Holiday Drinking Damage:

Paleo RD Tip of the Week
By Amy Kubal, MS, RD

Holiday Drinking Damage: Cup of Cheer or Shot of Trouble? 

Pass the eggnog. Have a glass (or ½ a bottle) of wine. How bout’ a glass of wine, a seasonal microbrew; or better yet, one of each?  Tis’ the season to be jolly, right? With all the stress, family gatherings, and holiday parties, alcohol is a major player during this time. And while we’ve all been warned of the dangers lurking in the coffee shop peppermint mochas, hot chocolates and other seasonal treats, alcohol often times goes unaccounted for.  If it’s going down easy it may well make life hard when the season is over. Here’s a quick glance at what’s in what you’re gulping and how much bacon you could eat instead.  Choose wisely and enjoy the holidays.
 

Drink	Serving Size	Carbohydrates	Sugar	Calories	Bacon Equivalent
Egg Nog (with Rum)	9 ounces	35 g	22 g	440	9 strips
Egg Nog (virgin)	8 ounces	35 g	22 g	350	7 strips
Wine (Red or White)	5 ounces	5 g	1 g	125	2.25 strips
Champagne	5 ounces	2 g	2 g	90	1.8 strips
White Russian	5 ounces	24 g	24 g	350	7 Strips
Hot Cocoa (with Peppermint Schnapps)	9 ounces	57 g	53 g	400	8 strips
Hot Cocoa (virgin)	8 ounces	46 g	42 g	300	6 strips
Spiked Wassail/Apple Cider	9 ounces	28 g	26 g	210	4.25 strips
Virgin Wassail/Apple Cider	8 ounces	28 g	26 g	120	2.5 strips
Christmas Ale (Microbrew)	12 ounces	20 g	0 g	200	4 strips

Amy Kubal is a Registered "Paleo" Dietitian and the ring leader of Robb's RD consulting team. She works with a wide range of clients from competitive athletes to those dealing with complex health problems. Check out her bio and consulting options, and her blog Fuel As Rx to get your Paleo nutrition fix.

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