Drinking too much alcohol not only causes water weight gain, but it also contains a lot of calories, so your actual weight can increase as well. Drinking in moderation is one way to control your weight.
If you drink alcohol, choosing low-calorie alcoholic beverages and avoiding sugary drinks is a good way to minimize excess calories.
Red wine
Enjoying a glass of red wine with dinner can be good for your heart.
Red wine is low in calories. A 5-ounce serving of red or white wine has about 125 calories.
Champagne
100 ml of champagne contains 73 calories, which can help you feel fuller.
Cocktail
There are about 160 calories in 100 ml of cocktail. The traditional recipe of cocktail includes only alcohol and lemon juice, but some cocktails are mixed with a large amount of sugar water, increasing the number of calories.
The American Heart Association recommends consuming only 6 teaspoons of sugar per day.
