As long as you drink beer in moderation, there wouldn’t be a need for you to sign up for
alcohol rehab programs or anything similar.
Low Carb Alcohol - Beer, Wine and
Mixed Drinks
Is it okay to drink
alcohol on a low carb diet? You will get some mixed answers on
this question depending on who you ask. Atkins says No, Eades says
Yes... My personal experience is that it's okay in moderation and
only if you take care to drink small amounts of Low Carb Beers or
very Dry Wines. Mixed Drinks are okay with sugar-free mixers like
the Baja Bob's Margarita Mixes below.
Remember, if you have
problems coping with your addiction, help is just a phone
call away at an alcohol
abuse treatment center in your area.
These sugar free, low carb drink mixes are great for use in
alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Sweetened with Splenda.
Most of the drink mixes have zero calories and zero sugar. The
average sugar-loaded margarita mix can run over 250 calories
per serving! Available in 1 liter bottles as well as packets
(each packet makes a half-gallon of delicious margarita mix)
and single serving size.
Original Margarita Mix: This luscious lime-flavored
Margarita Mix is the unbelievable beverage that started it all.
Crazy Caribe Pina Colada Mix: Made with real coconut
cream, pineapple juice, and natural flavors. Only 4g of carbs
per 4 oz. serving and that's because of the pineapple juice.
Triple Citrus Margarita Mix: Made with lots of
Mexican Key Limes for an extreme citrus flavor.
Havana Cabana Mojito Mix: Just add your favorite rum
and club soda to enjoy this minty, sparkling lime-flavored
cocktail.
Sweet-n-Sour Drink Mix: An ideal drink mix for
Whiskey Sours, Tom Collins, and for a refreshingly different
tasting Margarita.
Mai Tai Mix: Ever wonder what Hawaii tastes like?
Bob's Mai Tai mix is truly Maui-licious!...And by that we mean
bursting with sweet pineapple-y goodness.
Martini Mix: Enjoy a fruity twist to your martinis.
Tropical Trouble Hurricane Mix: Has a distinctive
cherry / passion fruit taste.
Mudslide Mix: Contains real cocoa and coffee powder.
The other big
question is 'Which Beer or Wine has the lowest carbs?" As a simple rule of
thumb, hard liquor has trace carbs, less than 1 gram per ounce.
Dry red or white wine usually has 1 or 2 carbs per ounce. Sweeter
wines have more. Light Beers can have anywhere from 2 to 8 carbs
per can. Below are some comparison charts of the lower carb beers and
wines currently on the market.
The material posted here on Low Carb for Life should NOT be considered medical advice and is NOT intended to replace
consultation with a qualified medical professional. Please consult a medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or medications.
