How To Stay Healthy When Going Out to Drink

Greatat XEATINGX «Healthy Most people have a favorite local pub or restaurant but find it hard to eat healthy at their favorite spot. In an effort to help you stay fit and healthy, we have compiled a list of "slimmest" drinks to order while out and about, IN REAL LIFE: Bar Edition along with some of the healthiest meal options to order ata few popular national chain restaurants/bars. Just don't FILL UP on too much information! HOW TO DRINK HEALTHIER Choosing the right drink can be important when watching calories. Luckily, domestic and import breweries offer healthier options. Drinks with a higher alcohol content and fewer calories allow you to drink less while still getting the same buzz that you would from higher-calorie drinks. X Best Beer Choices (based on beer score) X ALCOHOL CALORIES CARBS ID BEER SCORE Natural Light Bud Ice 4.2% 5.5% 95 123 8.9g 8.9g 4.47 4.42 Michelob Ultra Keystone Ice Budweiser Select 4.1% 5.9% 4.3% 95 149 2.6g Up 4.32 99 4.34g np 4.47 6.6g Ip 4.15 Kirin Beer (Japan) Amstel Light (Holland) 6.8% 3.9% 188 99 12g 5.33g 3.94 3.62 Beck's Beer (Gerтапу) Guinness Draught (Ireland) 5% 4.2% 143 126 10g 3.50 9.9g 3.33 Heineken Lager Beer (Holland) 5% 150 11.5g 3.33 (**) This data is for 12-ounce servings and is only based on the alcohol content and calories in the drink. "Beer score" is calculated by alcohol content/calories multiplied by 100. A lower score indicates a poor choice, while a higher score indicates the better option. BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK you are looking to take the edge off quickly, without putting a huge dent in your pocket, then look no further. Here are the cheapest mixed drink choices with the most alcohol content. * *Prices are estimates and based on an average across the U.S. Alcohol Content Average Price Drink Vodka (rocks/neat) 38% $5 Whiskey (rocks/neat) $5 Gin (rocks/neat) 40% $6 Brandy (rocks/neat) $6 Rum (with mixer) 40-80% $8 Y Tequila $10 Absinthe (usually I served as a martini) 70% $13-$15 Everclear (most cost effective choice) $10 Heart-Healthy Options If you are searching for a healthier option that won't bulge your waistline and may add years to your life, then this is the spot for you. Take a look at some of the "slimmer" drink choices being served up at your local bar. *Based on typical drink sizes found at most bars. (in order of calories) Average Price Drink Calories Mimosa 75 $8 White Zinfandel 80 $5 Champagne 85 $8 Wine Spritzer 100 $6 Vodka and Soda Water 100 $6 Rum and Diet Soda 100 $7 Gin and Tonic 100 $6 Martini 150 $10 Mojito (made with honey instead of simple syrup) $10 150 Pomegranate Martini (not the lowest in calories, but packed full of cancer- fighting goods) 170 $12 * *Simply by swapping a diet soda for a regular soda, you can spare 100 calories. X Mixers that you should be choosing for healthy choices Drink Calories Diet soda or diet tonic: Orange juice (6 oz): 84 Cranberryjuicе сocktail (8oг): 136 Light orange juice (8 0z): 50 Light cranberryjuice (8 oz): 40 Light lemonade (8 oz): Coffee, tea: Baja Bob's sugar-free margarita or sweet 'n' sour mix: Lemon or imејuісe (1/202): 10 DaVinci or Torani's sugar-free syrups: EATING HEALTHIER AT POPULAR BARS Here is a list of a few popular national bars that offer some healthier options. CALORIES PROTEIN CARBS TOTAL FAT **Some nutrition facts may be slightly estimated* BUFFALO WILD WINGS HEALTHY CHOICES ***** - ------..... Gardenburger Blackened Chicken Salad 5g 39g 8.5g 63g 48g 250 424 40g CHILI'S HEALTHY CHOICES GG Salmon w/ Garlic and Herbs GG Classic Sirloin 20g 9g 17g 37g 53g 49g 370 480 RUBY TUESDAY'S HEALTHY CHOICES Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Barbecue Grilled Chicken 12g 4g 15 34 17 60g 440 590 MELLOW MUSHROOM'S HEALTHY CHOICES Baked Chicken Wings (per wing) Cheese Pizza 3 0z. Slice 27g 3.5g 6g *Carbs: unknown 8g 10g 170 86 TGI FRIDAY'S HEALTHY CHOICES Mediterranean Salad with Chicken Dragonfire Chicken 44 8 12 45 48 36 430 425 YOUR LOCAL SPORTS BAR HEALTHY CHOICES HTTH Blackened Fish Spinach Chicken Salad 6. 25 19 42 47 250 430 HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES Аppetizers The protein in chicken can be great for a weightlifting diet, but chicken wings are not the best option since they are full of fat and calories. Instead, try chicken fingers, with 310 calories 17g fat GRAB THIS: 3 Chicken Fingers 650 calories 32g fat NOT THAT: 6 Chicken Wings GRAB THIS: 2 Slices of Bruschetta 380 calories 179 fat NOT THAT: Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries (with ranch dressing) 2,900 calories 1839 fat GRAB THIS: 220 calories Shrimp Cocktail 39 fat 2,700 calories 166g fat NOT THAT: Chili's Awesome Blossom Burgers You can get a burger almost anywhere these days, but choosing the right kind is pertinent for a healthy eater. Having a smaller patty helps, and so does removing cheese and mayo. GRAB THIS: Наmburger (1/4pоиnd) without cheese, with barbecue sauce (2 tbsp) 31g fat NOT THAT: Hamburger (1/3 pound)with one slice of cheddar cheese and mayo 533 calories 883 calories 61.5g fat BEST RESTAURANT BURGER: Chili's Guiltless Black Bean Burger (meat-free option, served with a side of veggies) 650 calories 12g fat 1,145 calories 71g fat WORST RESTAURANT BURGER: Ruby Tuesday's Turkey Burger (huge shocker!) Entrees For entrees, your main focus should be on choosing healthier options and skimping on sauces, cheese, and any other extras. Also, choose the baked or grilled option instead of fried. 520 calories 26g fat Grilled salmon (with side of steamed broccoli) 1,800 calories Beer battered fish and chips 239 fat GRAB THIS: 150 calories 8g fat Garlic & lime grilled shrimp (served with no sides) 990 calories 52g fat NOT THAT: Fried shrimp (with cocktail sauce) 390 calories GRAB THIS: Steamed veggies and beef 14g fat NOT THAT: Half-rack baby back ribs 760 calories 499 fat Dipping Sauce Dipping sauce can help add flavor to those chicken fingers, but you have to be careful when choosing. 30 calories og fat 120mg sodium 60 calories 59 (25gsaturated fat) 240mg sodium GRAB THIS: Barbecue Sauce (2 tbsp) NOT THAT: Creamy ranch dip ( 2tbsp) HEALTHIER DRINK CHOICES Mixed Drinks Sure, a fun, fruity mixed drink may taste great, but these numbers speak for themselves. ENJOY THIS: Mojito 160 calories 12g carbs NOT THAT: Long Island Iced Tea 700 calories 449 carbs 200 calories 25g carbs ENJOY THIS: Tequila Sunrise ENJOY THIS: 100 calories "Skinny" Margarita NOT THAT: Margarita 500 calories 56g carbs ENJOY THIS: Саipirinha 200 calories 10g carbs ENJOY THIS: Swap agave nectar for simple syrup or sugar NOT THAT: Pina Colada Reduces calories to about 140 645 calories 90g carbs ENJOY THIS: Cosmopolitan 150 calories 10g carbs NOT THAT: Chocolate Martini 450 calories 40g carbs Liqueurs Contains 160 calories and almost A 1.5 OZ SERVING SIZE: AVOID THESE: They are all laden with hidden calories and sugars. 10g carbs Sources >>>>>>>> Infographic design by vC Creative http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.alcoholcontents.com http://www.livestrong.com http://www.chilis.com http://www.myfitnesspal.com http://www.stayfitbug.com http://www.beer100.com http://www.shapefit.com http://eatthis.menshealth.com http://www.fitday.com http://www.webmd.com http://www.rubytuesday.com http://www.sparkpeople.com http://www.fitsugar.com http://listoftheday.blogspot.com Greatat XEATINGX «Healthy Most people have a favorite local pub or restaurant but find it hard to eat healthy at their favorite spot. In an effort to help you stay fit and healthy, we have compiled a list of "slimmest" drinks to order while out and about, IN REAL LIFE: Bar Edition along with some of the healthiest meal options to order ata few popular national chain restaurants/bars. Just don't FILL UP on too much information! HOW TO DRINK HEALTHIER Choosing the right drink can be important when watching calories. Luckily, domestic and import breweries offer healthier options. Drinks with a higher alcohol content and fewer calories allow you to drink less while still getting the same buzz that you would from higher-calorie drinks. X Best Beer Choices (based on beer score) X ALCOHOL CALORIES CARBS ID BEER SCORE Natural Light Bud Ice 4.2% 5.5% 95 123 8.9g 8.9g 4.47 4.42 Michelob Ultra Keystone Ice Budweiser Select 4.1% 5.9% 4.3% 95 149 2.6g Up 4.32 99 4.34g np 4.47 6.6g Ip 4.15 Kirin Beer (Japan) Amstel Light (Holland) 6.8% 3.9% 188 99 12g 5.33g 3.94 3.62 Beck's Beer (Gerтапу) Guinness Draught (Ireland) 5% 4.2% 143 126 10g 3.50 9.9g 3.33 Heineken Lager Beer (Holland) 5% 150 11.5g 3.33 (**) This data is for 12-ounce servings and is only based on the alcohol content and calories in the drink. "Beer score" is calculated by alcohol content/calories multiplied by 100. A lower score indicates a poor choice, while a higher score indicates the better option. BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK you are looking to take the edge off quickly, without putting a huge dent in your pocket, then look no further. Here are the cheapest mixed drink choices with the most alcohol content. * *Prices are estimates and based on an average across the U.S. Alcohol Content Average Price Drink Vodka (rocks/neat) 38% $5 Whiskey (rocks/neat) $5 Gin (rocks/neat) 40% $6 Brandy (rocks/neat) $6 Rum (with mixer) 40-80% $8 Y Tequila $10 Absinthe (usually I served as a martini) 70% $13-$15 Everclear (most cost effective choice) $10 Heart-Healthy Options If you are searching for a healthier option that won't bulge your waistline and may add years to your life, then this is the spot for you. Take a look at some of the "slimmer" drink choices being served up at your local bar. *Based on typical drink sizes found at most bars. (in order of calories) Average Price Drink Calories Mimosa 75 $8 White Zinfandel 80 $5 Champagne 85 $8 Wine Spritzer 100 $6 Vodka and Soda Water 100 $6 Rum and Diet Soda 100 $7 Gin and Tonic 100 $6 Martini 150 $10 Mojito (made with honey instead of simple syrup) $10 150 Pomegranate Martini (not the lowest in calories, but packed full of cancer- fighting goods) 170 $12 * *Simply by swapping a diet soda for a regular soda, you can spare 100 calories. X Mixers that you should be choosing for healthy choices Drink Calories Diet soda or diet tonic: Orange juice (6 oz): 84 Cranberryjuicе сocktail (8oг): 136 Light orange juice (8 0z): 50 Light cranberryjuice (8 oz): 40 Light lemonade (8 oz): Coffee, tea: Baja Bob's sugar-free margarita or sweet 'n' sour mix: Lemon or imејuісe (1/202): 10 DaVinci or Torani's sugar-free syrups: EATING HEALTHIER AT POPULAR BARS Here is a list of a few popular national bars that offer some healthier options. CALORIES PROTEIN CARBS TOTAL FAT **Some nutrition facts may be slightly estimated* BUFFALO WILD WINGS HEALTHY CHOICES ***** - ------..... Gardenburger Blackened Chicken Salad 5g 39g 8.5g 63g 48g 250 424 40g CHILI'S HEALTHY CHOICES GG Salmon w/ Garlic and Herbs GG Classic Sirloin 20g 9g 17g 37g 53g 49g 370 480 RUBY TUESDAY'S HEALTHY CHOICES Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Barbecue Grilled Chicken 12g 4g 15 34 17 60g 440 590 MELLOW MUSHROOM'S HEALTHY CHOICES Baked Chicken Wings (per wing) Cheese Pizza 3 0z. Slice 27g 3.5g 6g *Carbs: unknown 8g 10g 170 86 TGI FRIDAY'S HEALTHY CHOICES Mediterranean Salad with Chicken Dragonfire Chicken 44 8 12 45 48 36 430 425 YOUR LOCAL SPORTS BAR HEALTHY CHOICES HTTH Blackened Fish Spinach Chicken Salad 6. 25 19 42 47 250 430 HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES Аppetizers The protein in chicken can be great for a weightlifting diet, but chicken wings are not the best option since they are full of fat and calories. Instead, try chicken fingers, with 310 calories 17g fat GRAB THIS: 3 Chicken Fingers 650 calories 32g fat NOT THAT: 6 Chicken Wings GRAB THIS: 2 Slices of Bruschetta 380 calories 179 fat NOT THAT: Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries (with ranch dressing) 2,900 calories 1839 fat GRAB THIS: 220 calories Shrimp Cocktail 39 fat 2,700 calories 166g fat NOT THAT: Chili's Awesome Blossom Burgers You can get a burger almost anywhere these days, but choosing the right kind is pertinent for a healthy eater. Having a smaller patty helps, and so does removing cheese and mayo. GRAB THIS: Наmburger (1/4pоиnd) without cheese, with barbecue sauce (2 tbsp) 31g fat NOT THAT: Hamburger (1/3 pound)with one slice of cheddar cheese and mayo 533 calories 883 calories 61.5g fat BEST RESTAURANT BURGER: Chili's Guiltless Black Bean Burger (meat-free option, served with a side of veggies) 650 calories 12g fat 1,145 calories 71g fat WORST RESTAURANT BURGER: Ruby Tuesday's Turkey Burger (huge shocker!) Entrees For entrees, your main focus should be on choosing healthier options and skimping on sauces, cheese, and any other extras. Also, choose the baked or grilled option instead of fried. 520 calories 26g fat Grilled salmon (with side of steamed broccoli) 1,800 calories Beer battered fish and chips 239 fat GRAB THIS: 150 calories 8g fat Garlic & lime grilled shrimp (served with no sides) 990 calories 52g fat NOT THAT: Fried shrimp (with cocktail sauce) 390 calories GRAB THIS: Steamed veggies and beef 14g fat NOT THAT: Half-rack baby back ribs 760 calories 499 fat Dipping Sauce Dipping sauce can help add flavor to those chicken fingers, but you have to be careful when choosing. 30 calories og fat 120mg sodium 60 calories 59 (25gsaturated fat) 240mg sodium GRAB THIS: Barbecue Sauce (2 tbsp) NOT THAT: Creamy ranch dip ( 2tbsp) HEALTHIER DRINK CHOICES Mixed Drinks Sure, a fun, fruity mixed drink may taste great, but these numbers speak for themselves. ENJOY THIS: Mojito 160 calories 12g carbs NOT THAT: Long Island Iced Tea 700 calories 449 carbs 200 calories 25g carbs ENJOY THIS: Tequila Sunrise ENJOY THIS: 100 calories "Skinny" Margarita NOT THAT: Margarita 500 calories 56g carbs ENJOY THIS: Саipirinha 200 calories 10g carbs ENJOY THIS: Swap agave nectar for simple syrup or sugar NOT THAT: Pina Colada Reduces calories to about 140 645 calories 90g carbs ENJOY THIS: Cosmopolitan 150 calories 10g carbs NOT THAT: Chocolate Martini 450 calories 40g carbs Liqueurs Contains 160 calories and almost A 1.5 OZ SERVING SIZE: AVOID THESE: They are all laden with hidden calories and sugars. 10g carbs Sources >>>>>>>> Infographic design by vC Creative http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.alcoholcontents.com http://www.livestrong.com http://www.chilis.com http://www.myfitnesspal.com http://www.stayfitbug.com http://www.beer100.com http://www.shapefit.com http://eatthis.menshealth.com http://www.fitday.com http://www.webmd.com http://www.rubytuesday.com http://www.sparkpeople.com http://www.fitsugar.com http://listoftheday.blogspot.com