Let’s get this out of the way immediately: Too muchalcoholin any form is bad for yourhealth.
That doesn’t mean all alcoholic beverages are created equal, of course.
(A single ounce of the syrupy goop contains more than five teaspoons of added sugar.
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And, if so, what is it?
According to at least one registered dietitian, there’s a clear answer.
In other words, they’re loaded with sugar.
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Making matters worse, that coconut cream comes with a healthy dose of saturated fat.
An eight-ounce margarita serving comes in at a staggering 274 calories and 36.1 grams of sugar.
“A single LIIT can have a whopping 780 calories,” writes Gizmodo.
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“Plus, all of that alcohol at once hits your system like a freight train.
Plus, the only stuff diluting this drink just adds more sugar.”
Mudslide
Like many frozen margaritas and Pina Coladas, Mudslides are loaded with added sugar.
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Ginger beer
Have you taken up making cocktails at home during quarantine?
Butsteer clear of using ginger beer as a mixer.
It’s loaded with sugaryou’d be better off with plain old ginger ale.
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Eggnog
Spiked eggnog is a holiday classic, but it’s far from a health food.
No wonder eggnog is one of our40 Drinks You Should Never Drink After 40.
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