CosBeauty Magazine #86

Liquid calories
A huge health trap to watch out for during the
holiday season is alcohol consumption. Even if
you watch what you eat and sometimes even
skip meals as the year winds up to warp speed,
all the celebratory drinks will add up and
eventually take their toll on your weight and
your health. Alcohol is loaded with calories in
the form of carbohydrates. One 200ml glass of
white wine contains around 135 calories – that’s
the same calorie count as a bowl of Coco Pops.
Stick to one glass of your chosen tipple at
any party (aside from the few you’ve chosen as
your ‘blow-out’ events) and opt for low-calorie
drinks where possible. Choose a diet mixer
rather than the full sugar version and light
beer instead of full strength. Avoid drinking
sparkling wine on an empty stomach, as the
bubbles encourage the stomach to absorb the
alcohol more quickly.
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