Let me state the obvious…in college, alcoholic beverages will be consumed. This is one trap that many students fall into resulting in the “Freshman 15″. So how can you make cocktail hour(s) a little healthier? Follow some of these tips and try to add a glass of water into the mix as well.
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The Mixer:
Skip the high calorie, high sugar fruit juices that many drinks are made with. Instead of going straight to the sugar free alternative, try a low sugar, low calorie one. This way you still get some sweet flavor and cut out calories. An even better alternative to the fruity drinks would be a drink with soda water and just a splash of the fruit juice for flavor- or try a flavored vodka/rum instead.
Beer:
It is completely acceptable to enjoy a beer every once and a while, as long as you are conscious of the beer you are drinking. Chances are, the beer coming out of the keg at that party last week was not one of the lighter choices, and the cups you were drinking out of…a bit larger than a bottle or can. Don’t fret, you can still have a beer here and there, but try a light beer or one of the newer super light beers. If you’re a big fan of beer and ale, savor your drinks and practice portion control when enjoying them by limiting yourself.
Wine:
A wine drinker? No problem! Generally, white wines will be lower in calories than reds, but they’re pretty close. Keep the glass small, and enjoy the wine, sipping it slowly. Wine is a drink that you can savor for a little longer than others. So find one you really enjoy and make it last as long as you can!
