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Everyday Sparkling Wines
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By: Beau Farrell on Nov 15, 2022 12:15:00 PM
Can you have vodka on keto? Whiskey on Whole30®? Peppermint Schnapps on Paleo? Changing your dietary habits is hard enough as it is and many think that drinking is out of the question when focusing on your health. But what if we told you that you don’t have to give up drinking cold turkey? Here are some tips and tricks to health conscience drinking.
When it comes to a Keto diet, there’s not much wiggle room so if you’re looking to let loose a little, head straight for the liquor cabinet. Most of your 40% alcohol—think: vodka, whiskey, gin, scotch, brandy, rum, and tequila—contain zero carbs or sugars. And while you can feel free to mix your vodka with water, steer clear of tonic which contains 32 grams of carbs per 12 oz.
Unless you've got bacon stacked with other garnishes on your Bloody Mary, there aren't too many cocktails that typically include meat. However, if you look a little closer you’ll find animal protein popping up in the most unlikely of places, especially since the United States and other nations aren't required to list animal products that may be used in an alcohol's production.
Added to that, some spirits and liqueurs use animal byproducts to filter, refine, color, or flavor the liquid.Case in point, the red dye in some drinks is made from cochineal extract which is made from insects. After hearing that, if you weren’t vegan before, you may have just become one.
Here are some vegan delights guaranteed to help soothe your nerves and your conscience:
The staple of Paleo is nutrient-dense foods that human bodies have long been accustomed to, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, eggs, lean meats, and fish. Stick to Paleo-friendly mixers like natural citrus, sweeteners like honey or stevia, avoiding anything with processed material, dairy, or sugar bombs like soda.
Beer is probably the farthest thing from gluten-free which can be a bummer for some, but there are a ton of other drinks that go against the grain. Most wines are gluten-free, as are ciders, rum, tequila, brandy, cognac, and more. Technically, distilled spirits (even from wheat, barley, or rye) are gluten-free after the distilling process, but the influence of these spirits can differ per person, so trust your gut on what's best for you.
Carbs help your body gain energy for things like walking, talking, thinking (brains are hungry, too). To avoid letting those carbs turn into more body fat storage when they're not used in the short term, you can enjoy these low-carb drinks. The biggest suggestion we can offer with this: drink clear alcohol, avoid beer and wine if you want to kick the carbs to the curb.
You’ve probably seen that alcohol is cut out for the first 30 days of the Whole30® diet. Go ahead — stick to your plan and don’t cut corners if you know you’ll regret it later. Our suggestion? Non-alcoholic drinks are the perfect way to stick with it. Think of it as curbing your thirst for an interesting, refreshing cocktail or beverage, and these just happen to have zero alcohol. You can always add alcohol back into your diet plan later.
Whatever your dietary restriction(s), there are ways that you can enjoy an amazing cocktail or mocktail to wrap up your day or week. Cheers to your mental and physical health!
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