{"id":569,"date":"2010-08-09T12:35:41","date_gmt":"2010-08-09T20:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skinnygene.wordpress.com\/?p=569"},"modified":"2010-08-09T12:35:41","modified_gmt":"2010-08-09T20:35:41","slug":"summertime-drinks-that-wont-bust-your-diet-or-your-waistline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinnygeneproject.org\/summertime-drinks-that-wont-bust-your-diet-or-your-waistline\/","title":{"rendered":"Summertime Drinks that Won\u2019t Bust Your Diet or Your Waistline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summertime brings on a \u201cfun vacation\u201d type feeling that involves many get togethers, trips, and the goal of achieving the ultimate relaxation.\u00a0 Sitting by the pool enjoying a fruity drink with an umbrella seems like a great idea, but don\u2019t forget about the 500 plus calories, with the majority coming from dare I say it, sugar!<\/p>\n<p>Summertime drinks that won\u2019t bust your diet or your waistline.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crystal Light is a great low calorie fruity mixer, with flavors like strawberry lemonade, iced tea, and punch.\u00a0 Just add your choice of alcohol and enjoy.\u00a0 Remember the 1 \u00bd oz shot of liquor still provides a whooping 100 calories, so moderation is key!<\/li>\n<li>Spritzers are another great option.\u00a0 Just mix red, white, or rose wine with club soda and add a twist of lime.\u00a0 The smaller portion of wine will help keep your calories lower along with your weight.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to have a glass of water on the side of any alcoholic beverage.\u00a0 This will allow you to enjoy sipping your alcoholic beverage while drinking the water for your thirst and hydration, a perfect balance.<\/li>\n<li>Light beers are about half the calories of regular beers, seems like a no-brainer!\u00a0 Your taste buds will adjust and your trimmer figure will thank you.<\/li>\n<li>Light orange juice is a great way to lower the calories in your mimosa.\u00a0 As far as the champagne, remember the drier the champagne, the higher the calories.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Other great mixers include diet tonic water, diet soda, diet caffeine free sodas, and water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enjoying an alcoholic beverage can be a nice refreshing summertime treat, but be sure to drink responsibly, not only for your safety, but for your waistline too.<\/p>\n<p><em>By Emily Barr, MS, RD, CNSC<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Want More?? 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