Yes, most alcoholic beverages are essentially carbohydrates in liquid form. And yes, since your carbohydrates are so limited in the keto diet, it is better to choose the carbohydrates that come with good nutrients for you. (Think of whole grains, fruits and vegetables rich in starch, all of which are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and compounds that fight disease).
But hello, we are realistic: sometimes you want, you deserve or you just need a drink. What are your best options?
It can be difficult to determine how many carbohydrates alcoholic beverages contain, since it is not mandatory that they be labeled with nutritional information. Next, we have found some of the most suitable drinks for keto, plus some that you should skip (sorry, sake fans).
First, however, we want to clarify some confusions about alcohol and keto that have been spreading in the Interwebs. You may have read somewhere that your body produces ketones, since it breaks down alcohol (which at least theoretically sounds like a good thing). Although it is not like that. "There's nothing magical about the long-term increase in alcohol ketogenesis," says sports nutritionist Chris Mohr, PhD, RD. "The general metabolism of alcohol in general falls outside the ketogenic metabolic pathways."
Do not be fooled by the rumor. If you are going to enjoy a cocktail, do so because it adds a bit of balance to your day and your diet, all in moderation, right?
The best (and worst) alcohol for the keto diet.
No matter what proof (80 to 100), gin, rum, vodka and whiskey have 0 grams of carbohydrates in a jigger (or 1.5 ounces). Have your drink clean, on the rocks, or with a splash of soda water. And it is better to pour yours instead of opening one of those seltzers of prefabricated skewers; One can deliver 1 to 5 grams of carbohydrates.
If you are wanting a glass of wine, make a budget and consider the size of the drink. A glass of white wine varies from 3 to 6 grams of carbohydrates for every five ounces. (The sweetest whites, think about the risk against chardonnay, generally have more carbohydrates). At home, you are likely to pour more than five ounces, especially if you have larger wine glasses. And a standard restaurant is six ounces. Red wine has a smaller range of carbohydrates, from 3 to 4 grams per 5 ounces, with little variation between varieties.
Skip beer: it's essentially bread in a bottle. A can of beer has about 12 grams of carbohydrates. Although if you must drink a beer, look for a light beer, which reaches approximately half of that carbohydrate load per can.
Two other non-us: mixers (all are quite loaded with sugar) and sake. A 6-ounce spill is quite common for good, and offers almost 9 grams of carbohydrates.
An unexpected benefit of going keto.
In any modern diet, there are always wisdom nuggets buried somewhere, and the keto is no exception. Because it involves such a tight carbohydrate budget, the diet does not leave much room for regular consumption of alcohol. And when it is imbibed, the quantity is limited, so it is likely to stay within the recommended limit.
Considering that more and more research suggests that moderate drinking can be more detrimental to our health than experts thought, the alcohol restrictions of the Keto diet could be something really good in the long term. run.
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