Enjoy alcohol sensibly in summer

Tips on safer drinking at barbecues and picnics.

Article by : SpunOut.ie

We all enjoy a beer or a glass of wine at a barbecue or picnic.
Don’t go crazy; remember alcohol adds calories that can cause weight gain.
Alcohol also causes blood glucose levels to drop, which leads to hunger.
Stay within the recommended weekly guidelines on alcohol intake: 21 standard drinks for men and 14 standard drinks for women. One standard drink equals a glass of wine, a glass of beer or a spirit measure.
Use diet lemonade, soda water or sparkling water to make wine spritzers.
Make beer shandy with diet lemonade.
Experiment with non alcoholic punch or cocktails.
Have water or diet lemonade between alcoholic drinks for hydration.
Enjoy diet mixers, no added sugar squashes and water.

Ideas for alcohol-free cocktails.

This information was provided by the Community Nutrition & Dietetic Service of the Health Promotion Department, HSE Dublin North East.

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