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Which alcohol is least harmful?

Take a look at this list of the least-damaging alcoholic drinks from Legends at White Oak to help you drink consciously. Red Wine. ... Light Beer. ... Tequila. ... Gin & Rum & Vodka & Whiskey.

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by Legends at White Oak

While it should be abundantly clear that we’re not drinking alcohol with the goal of improving our health, there are ways to enjoy “liquid courage” that will keep you from suffering many of its negative effects. Moderation and thoughtful choices can make drinking an activity that is, at the very least, not terrible for you. Take a look at this list of the least-damaging alcoholic drinks from Legends at White Oak to help you drink consciously.

Red Wine

Following in the footsteps of Stanley in The Office, feel free to enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner once a week, ya know, “for the antioxidants.” A 5-ounce glass of red wine delivers about 125 calories, but unlike other types of alcohol, it does actually bring potential health benefits. Don’t get too enamored with the idea of preventing cardiovascular disease through its antioxidant effects, since drinking large quantities of red wine can cause separate issues – but if you’re deciding between drinks, red wine makes a fine and classy choice.

Light Beer

If you just want more of the alcohol you’re enjoying, you can’t go too wrong with a light beer. Coming in around only 100 calories per 12 ounces, a light beer takes up relatively little space in a 2,000-calorie diet (about the same as a large apple, actually). This inoffensive drink won’t do much at all to throw you off any health and fitness goals you might be working toward, so go ahead and throw one back, if you like.

Tequila

No, it’s not just the butt of jokes and the culprit of country song misadventures. Tequila has a big place in popular culture, partly because of its reputation as a “healthy option” for a drink. In reality, drinking tequila brings no health benefits, and compared to other liquors on their own, it’s neither better nor worse. What keeps tequila drinks relatively healthy is that tequila is made with agave and has a natural sweetness. Whereas vodka, gin, and other liquors are a bit too abrasive for most when taken straight and therefore need quite a bit of doctoring up, tequila is more palatable on its own, and that can save you from unnecessary high-calorie, high-sugar mixers. Just avoid those mass-produced margarita mixes that can be full of icky additives and sugars!

Gin & Rum & Vodka & Whiskey

We’re talking about alcohol here, so there’s no need to split hairs. Hard liquors are pretty consistent in terms of calories per drink (around 100 calories per 1.5-ounce shot), so you won’t find much of a distinction there. As with tequila, where you can get it right (or wrong) is with your mixers. Consider which alcohol you enjoy most on its own and needs the least amount of help from a sweet coke or juice. If you enjoy one of them straight or on the rocks, that would be your best bet. You might try a good whiskey neat. That’s an order that will win you some nods around the bar! Looking for more health tips? Check out the Legends at White Oak blog for recipes, activities, and more.

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Natural Detox: You will begin a natural detoxification process as you consume more amino acids, micronutrients, and fiber; some people actually feel worse during the first week of clean eating because of this detox process.

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How to Prepare for Your Clean Eating Diet

Four weeks of clean eating is no small hurdle to overcome. Aside from sticking out the first week, there are some additional struggles to be aware of when you start your clean eating journey. You need to plan to avoid the following three mistakes:

1. Lack of consistency

Fad diets are popular for a reason. Many people look for the next big thing and mentally prepare themselves for three to seven days of discomfort in exchange for a quick result. But any results they see are unhealthy and unsustainable, and they don’t promote the habit development necessary for long-term health results.

2. Lack of knowledge

People often choose to listen to only the advice that fits their narrative. If you love carbohydrates, you might be more inclined to listen to a self-proclaimed guru who promises results no matter the type or quantity of carbs you eat. In this case, you’d be overeating the macronutrient that most likely caused your weight gain in the first place. When it comes to nutrition, usually the path you don’t want to take is actually the one you should start walking down. After a few weeks, it will get much easier.

3. Lack of planning

In my experience, if people have easy access to healthy food, they’ll usually eat it. People are more strapped for time than ever before, and the likelihood that people will make decisions based on what’s fast rather than what’s right seems to be at an all-time high.

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