Alcoholic Beverages: Sugar Content, Keto Risks & Hangover Cures

Alcoholic beverages impact weight loss, blood sugar, and health conditions like gastritis. Managing consumption on a keto diet and finding effective hangover remedies are essential for balancing fun with wellness.

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Sugar Content in Alcoholic Beverages

Published Nov,12 2018  |  By Shannan Bergtholdt

The sugar content of your favorite alcoholic beverage just may surprise you. Alcohol can be a significant source of calories and carbohydrates, but most types have very little sugar.

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The 13 Worst Alcoholic Drinks Sure to Derail Your Diet

Published Jun,11 2018  |  By Jody Braverman

Enjoying a drink with friends is a relaxing way to unwind. And in moderation, drinking alcohol may be be good for you. In fact, some research suggests that moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart and may help us live longer.

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How to Drink, Have Fun AND Lose Weight

Published May,16 2018  |  By Michelle Spencer

If you’re serious about losing weight or maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you may think you have to go into “strict diet mode” and cut out alcohol completely. So, you reluctantly trade happy hours for nights in front of the TV. After all, it’s the only surefire way to drop pounds, right? Wrong.

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17 of the Best Hangover Cures and Remedies

Published May,04 2018  |  By Maghan McDowell

There’s no official diagnosis for a hangover, so there’s no official cure. But here are 17 of the best hangover remedies proven by science to help you feel better.

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What Is the Nutrition Information for Baileys?

Published Apr,02 2018  |  By Kelly Slattery

According to the company website, over 2,300 glasses of Baileys are consumed every minute of every day in 180 countries where alcohol is legally consumed. Well, if we're drinking that much, maybe we should find out what's in it.

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8 Cocktail Recipes Fresh From the Garden

Published Mar,27 2018  |  By Dan Dunn

As more and more people wisely continue to steer clear of processed foods and trans fats, communities across the country are seeing a rise in specialty stores and outdoor markets that offer fresh, locally sourced fare. This is good news for local economies, the environment and, most of all, our health.

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9 Unique Cocktails You Won't Regret in the Morning

Published Mar,22 2018  |  By Ariane Resnick

While good cocktails can liven up the atmosphere, they also tend to result in morning-after headaches and — occasionally — a bit of regret. If you enjoy the occasional cocktail, there are ways to make them that will minimize the negative effects, like using whole-food mixers. The following cocktail (and mocktail!

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9 Holiday Cocktails Under 200 Calories

Published Dec,22 2017  |  By Sara Schapmann

Cheers -- it's the holiday season! But before you clink your glass, let's make sure that what you're drinking won't throw off your diet goals. While it's easy to spot unhealthy foods, cocktails are a less obvious caloric culprit. The reality is they're often packed with sugar and empty calories.

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Top 10 Haunted Bars and Restaurants in America

Published Oct,26 2017  |  By Jodi Thornton-O'Connell

Calling all thrill seekers! We dare you to spend this Halloween dining at one of the country’s haunted bars and restaurants. But be prepared when you step through the doors: You just might spot a ghostly face in the mirror or feel cold fingers brush against your skin.

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