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What to drink when you are not drinking
Whether you have decided to cut down on alcohol, are doing Dry July or have been selected as the designated driver, this is your guide to what to drink when you are not drinking. What are non-alcoholic drinks In the broadest sense, a non-alcoholic drink is any beverage that does not contain alcohol. By this definition, water, soft drinks, juice and cordial have always been there, as well as coffee, tea, etc. However, in the more modern sense, non-alcoholic drinks, a.k.a. NA drinks or zero alcohol drinks refer to alternatives to alcohol-containing beverages. A non-alcoholic drink is defined as “a beverage containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV) that…
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Survey: Non-alcoholic alternatives
Non-alcoholic alternatives to beer, wine and spirits are increasing in popularity. They are now available in regular supermarkets in addition to bottle shops and specialty stores. I have tried several non-alcoholic alternatives in the past, with more misses than hits. A few hits have been: I am in the process of testing other products for my own consumption but also to recommend to my clients. Please help me out by recommending any beverages you love below. Thanks in advance!
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Product review: Naked Life non-alcoholic cocktails
Naked Life non-alcoholic cocktails are a good ready-to-drink alternative for when you choose to stay sober. Besides zero alcohol, they are also sugar-free. Naked Life non-alcoholic cocktails These alcohol-free drinks are manufactured by the Victorian company Naked Life, which also produces other lines of beverages. The non-alcoholic cocktails come in four-packs of cans, each containing 250mL. I have bought them at Woolworths and have seen them available at Dan Murphy’s and a few online retailers in both cans and bottles. I suspect the company is planning to expand their list of stockists, given the popularity of alcohol-free beverages. The cocktails come in a wide variety of flavours inspired by the…
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Sugary drinks
One of the simplest things you can do to change your health and waistline is avoiding sugary drinks. Liquid calories in general are a bad idea if you are trying to lose weight because they are easy to consume in large quantities. In addition, most drinks sweetened with sugar provide zero to little nutrition. What are sugary drinks? In general, any beverages that contain sweeteners with calories are considered sugary drinks. I like to go one step further and include all drinks that contain a significant amount of sugar, whether it’s naturally occurring or added. This is because, as said before, liquid calories are easy to over-consume and can become…
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Alcohol and health: To drink or not to drink
With the end of the year almost here, most of us have social events to attend, which in many cases means increased alcohol consumption. If you wonder what’s the relationship between alcohol and health, read on. Alcohol, a drug and a nutrient Alcohol is one of the most prevalent socially accepted drugs. It is also a nutrient, in the sense that it contributes to energy intake. Each gram of alcohol contributes 7 kilocalories (29.3 kilojoules) per gram. Compare this to 4 kilocalories (16.7 kilojoules) per gram of carbohydrate or protein and 9 kilocalories (37.7 kilojoules) per gram of fat. To put these numbers into perspective, a standard drink is a…
