Rye alcohol may elicit nostalgic images of old Americana, but this unique flavor of whiskey is making a comeback, according to a November 2013 article on the The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch website. Unlike other whiskeys, rye alcohol must be made with a mash that's at least 51 percent rye grain.

Potato soup is typically a cream-based soup and can include additional ingredients such as leeks, bacon and cheese. The more high-calorie ingredients in the soup, the higher the soup's overall calorie content.

The total daily calorie requirements for a man to maintain his weight are based on his body weight -- but also on his age, height, activity level and weight-management goals. Using just body weight and activity level is a quick and easy way to estimate daily caloric needs.

In diet and nutrition, the term calorie describes the energy content of foods. As with all age groups, the daily calorie needs of 48-year-old women vary with their levels of physical activity.

Your body can survive for days without food. Just because you can survive for long periods of time without eating, however, doesn’t mean you should. Fasting comes with some negative -- even serious -- side effects.

The calorie count of a grilled-cheese sandwich can add up quickly if you use extra cheese or large amounts of butter or oil. However, grilled cheese can fit into a sensible diet if you use just one cheese slice and no more than 1 teaspoon of fat for grilling.

Broth-based soups can be a healthy and filling way to start off a meal, but cream-based soups tend to be higher in calories and thus not as healthy an option.

Made with rum, lime and mint leaves, mojitos are a refreshing choice on hot summer days. However, they usually have added sugar, which translates to a relatively high calorie count. Beware of jumbo-sized mojitos at restaurants and bars, which can destroy your diet in minutes.

Starting off your meal with a broth-based soup, such as egg drop or wonton soup, can help you fill up with fewer calories since they are low in energy density, or calories per gram.

When the sushi craving hits, avocado rolls are a smart choice if you're watching your weight. Lower in calories than most other rolls, these savory treats provide healthy, monounsaturated fat from avocados to help you feel satisfied.

Made with ginger root, sugar and carbonated water, ginger beer is typically served as a non-alcoholic beverage similar to ginger ale. Some ginger beers, however, do contain alcohol. Because both alcohol and sugar calories are void of nutrition beyond the caloric energy, consume these drinks in moderation.

While 7-11's black coffee is a very low-calorie drink, its flavored coffee beverages contain added sugar and fat, making them off-limits if you're watching your waistline. If you can't resist a sweet morning brew, stick with the smallest cup size to avoid diet sabotage.