Dr Oz: Does Wine Have Less Calories Than Liquor?
Is wine really healthier for you than liquor? Well, Dr. Oz said that wine contains resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant found in the skin of grapes that may help protect against heart disease, diabetes, and more. But liquor has its benefits as well. Vodka raises HDL cholesterol, which is the good kind. Gin has anti-inflammatory properties.
Is Wine Better For You Than Liquor?
But what about the calories? Dr. Oz looked at what has more calories – wine or liquor… and even shared some incredibly brilliant recipe ideas for how to cut the calories in half when you drink wine or hard alcohol, all on the next page…
Dr Oz: Does Liquor Have More Calories Than Wine?
When it’s time to enjoy an alcoholic beverage, should you reach for wine or liquor if you’re trying to watch your health and weight? (quinnanya / Flickr)
One serving of wine is about 5 ounces which is about 100 calories a glass. One serving of vodka or gin is about an ounce and a half and is approximately 95 calories. The problem is that very few people drink liquor by itself. Dr Oz then performed a few of his own bartending tricks to whip up a cocktail, creating what he called a “calorie bomb.” Once you add in mixers, you’re looking at a 450 calorie drink!
Dr Oz: Low Calorie Wine
Rhenotha has been working on ways to keep the calories down while still enjoying a drink. According to Rhenotha, it’s about bubbles. She suggested mixing half wine and half seltzer for half the calories and a tasty spritzer.
Dr Oz: Low Calorie Liquor
For a flavored cocktail with liquor, use flavored seltzer water. You’ll dramatically cut down on calories.
Does Champagne Have Less Calories Than Wine?
If you don’t like the thought of either of those, try the house champagne for 95 calories per glass.
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