What Liquor to Avoid this Holiday Season

The holidays are a time where family and friends get together and enjoy lots of great food and drinks. BUT if you are trying to avoid those extra pounds, what should you be staying away from in terms of alcohol?

Definitely stay away from those dark liquors such as rum, whiskey, and scotch. If you are into gin, then I would suggest drinking gin and club soda, or of course my go-to drink, vodka soda with lemon. If you usually drink those sweet drinks, and need to add a little flavor to your vodka soda, add a splash of cranberry or grapefruit juice. Tequila and soda with a splash or pineapple juice is also a healthier, yet refreshing drink to sip on at your holiday party.

Here are some drinks you should try this holiday season that won't make you feel so guilty the day after!

Vodka and club soda with lemon or lime
Vodka and club soda with a splash of cranberry juice or grapefruit juice
Gin and seltzer 
Tequila and seltzer
Tequila and seltzer with a splash of pineapple juice
Red or white wine (red tends to add more nutritional value to our lives)
White sangria with tons of cut up fresh fruit, and seltzer... take out the sugary stuff
A light margarita, which consists of tequila and lime juice 
Guinness beer (shocking... I know!). Guinness actually contains less than 10 carbs, and has fewer calories than a Heineken and Budweiser! 

Happy Holidays, and enjoy them as much as possible!!