Avoid a New Year’s Weight Gain Hangover

December 29, 2008

If you’re counting calories, just a reminder as you head out for New Year’s revelry: Alcohol contains calories just like food does. This chart tells how many calories are contained in an average drink.

Drink	Calories
Beer: regular, 12 oz.	150
Beer: light, 12 oz.	100
Wine: dry, 5 oz.	100
Wine cooler: 12 oz.	180
Distilled spirits (80-proof): 1 1/2 oz.*	100
Cordial or liqueur: 1 1/2 oz.*	160

*Mixers add calories

Remember, have fun but also stay safe this New Year’s Eve. Don’t worry that one night will throw you off your plan.

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