Healthier drink choices rely on hydration quality, understanding the physiological effects of caffeine, and identifying nutrient-dense alternatives like bone broth.
While the number of calories in pure vodka is based solely on its alcohol content, flavored vodkas like Smirnoff Vanilla get their calories from the alcohol and the included flavoring, and therefore have more calories than pure vodkas with the same amount of alcohol.
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The combination of vodka and orange juice is a classic drink known as a screwdriver. Alcohol provides 7 calories per gram, but no nutrition, while the calories in orange juice come primarily from carbohydrates, which contain 4 calories per gram.
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The Anheuser-Busch Company imports Hoegaarden wheat beer from Belgium. The beer's aroma is an amalgamation of spice, orange peel and coriander. Its manufacturer describes Hoegaarden wheat beer as having a smooth, light flavor.
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When you mix 7UP diet soda with vodka, the majority of the calories come from alcohol. Although the label on diet 7UP does not reflect a calorie content, when more than one serving is consumed, it does contain calories.
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Brandy, beer and wine are all different types of alcohol that come in a variety of different flavors and styles, brewed and distilled by an immensely diverse collection of companies; however, generally, each type contains a similar amount of calories.
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The Ernest & Julio Gallo Winery is one of the best-known wineries in the United States -- for both white and red wines. The vast majority of its wines contain roughly 80 calories per 4 oz. serving.
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Club soda is a friend to dieters, diabetics and designated drivers. Club soda is a great mixer for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Drinking club soda is also a wise choice at holiday office parties. Like regular sweetened sodas, this fizzy beverage gets its bubbles from carbon dioxide.
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The complex flavors of roasted hazelnuts and dark coffee beans meld together in a comforting, steamy beverage. Although plain hazelnut-flavored coffee is a perfectly diet-friendly treat, be wary of creamers and frothy cafe drinks loaded with sugar.
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You can purchase a pint of your favorite beer at almost any restaurant, pub or bar. With 16 ounces of beer, a pint has one-third more beer than a typical 12-ounce bottle and, of course, about one-third more calories as well.
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The calories in a vodka and Diet Coke mixed drink will depend on the brand and type of vodka. Diet Coke does not add any calories to the drink, making it a popular mixer.
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Jack Daniel's is a brand of whiskey introduced in 1886. Popular as a beverage and as a marinade for meats, Jack Daniel's is fairly low in calories by the ounce. Consume Jack Daniel's in moderation to keep calories low.
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Shiraz and Syrah are the same red grapes. It is called Syrah in most parts of the world, but is referred to as Shiraz in Australia. The name has stuck and now wineries in the United States label some of their Australian-style Syrah wines, “Shiraz.
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Guinness is an Irish stout and was first brewed at St James’ Gate Brewery in Dublin in 1759. It is made from four ingredients: barley, hops, water and yeast. A bottle of Guinness contains fewer than 150 calories.
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Corona is a Mexican brand of beer that has been produced since 1925. Corona Extra is the original type of beer in this brand, but Corona Light is a popular version as well.
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A bottle of red or white wine is 750 ml. Half a bottle is 350 ml, or about 12 oz. The calories in half a bottle of wine will depend on the type -- red or white -- and the variety of wine.
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AriZona beverage company is well known for its extensive line of drinks, especially its many tea flavors. AriZona Sweet Tea is a southern-style tea made without artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.
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Busch Light is a light beer commonly sold throughout the United States. It has only 4.1 percent alcohol by volume, which is less than the more typical 5 percent. This lower alcohol content means that you many drink less calories if you choose a Busch Light over another light beer.
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Staying hydrated before, during and after a workout is crucial. Water is the best option to replenish your losses from sweat in workouts under 45 minutes. However, workouts exceeding 45 to 60 minutes mean you lose electrolytes as well, according to the American Council on Exercise.
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Varieties of red wine include shiraz, cabernet, merlot, sangiovese and chianti. Many wines have mixes of more than one grape variety, which affects the caloric value. Even the same wine variety has different nutritional information when made by two different winemakers.
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Crystal Light drinks are a low-calorie beverage that will not derail your diet. The product has expanded to include a variety of flavors and other offerings. Although they are light in calories and don’t add any fat or sugar to your diet, they’re also not bursting with nutrients either.
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