low calorie alcoholic drinks

Question
hi!
I need to socialise 1-2 times a week. I would like to know which of the follwing alcoholic drinks contains the least calories, is non fattening.
beer (1-2 pints)
whisky  (1-2 pegs)+ soft drink/ soda
rum (1-2 pegs) + soft drink/ soda.
thank you

Answer
Hi Aseem,

1 pint of regular beer contains 195 calories. 1 pint of light beer contains 132 calories. 1 1/2 oz of whiskey or rum contains 105 calories. If you add diet soda, no additional calories. If you add regular soda, 155 calories per 12 oz can.

In regards to which is least "fattening", it is the number of extra calories you consume beyond what your body requires that leads to weight gain, it doesn't matter where the calories came from. So if you drink too much of any of the above drinks, it will lead to weight gain.

Hope that helps!

Karen

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