It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know when you have had too much to drink and damage is done. Generally your body lets you know the next day with a serious hangover. When this happens it always seems that the best possible remedy is a greasy calorie loaded meal that is of course detrimental to anyone trying to lose weight and get fit. However you need to be realistic and know that having a drink occasionally is not so bad, after all a good drink has the ability to relieve a little stress, calm you down, and lift up your mood. Caution though is needed when you decide to drink as not all drinks are created the same. This is similar to the food that you choose to eat or not to eat, not all food is created equal, while some of it can be okay other types of food need to be avoided at all times, the same would be true for certain cocktails.
Being prepared ahead of time so that when a scenario is put before you that will more than likely end up in a way that could be bad you will have already had the knowledge and wisdom to know what to avoid or what to choose. When you read on further you will learn of the five best drinks and why they are okay. They're okay for you not because they are low cost or because they taste really good but for health-related reasons and how they affect your body. This should be primary concern for anyone who's losing weight and getting in shape knowing the reasons why their good and how they affect your health will make a difference.
One of the best types of cocktails to drink is actually one that most people are familiar with and drink on a regular basis. Many things have been written about red wine, from the high antioxidant levels to how it can even help with small stomachaches. I believe there are even a few scriptures in the Bible that talk about having a little bit of wine is good for the stomach.
Since red wine is what's mentioned in this article specifically do not wrongly assume that white wine is not equally if not better for your body. The research that has been done shows almost in every case that both wines offer health benefits. The really interesting fact as of late is that actually white wine has a little bit higher antioxidant level as well as being somewhat more beneficial in other health areas. What all this research really means is that for the health-conscious you cannot go wrong if you're going to drink a cocktail by choosing wine.
Skipping over the pond (the Atlantis that is) and landing on a little island that seems to be best known for pubs and shamrocks as well as their rich fool bodied beers is Ireland. Ireland seems to be synonymous with its most popular mass produced beer Guinness Stout. The Irish saying about Guinness is that it is just as much of the meal as it is a drink. Guinness as being a healthy cocktail choice may sound like a complete contradiction since when you have one you feel like you had a brick to drink. However that is the reason why Guinness is a healthy choice because one of those beers can fill you up as much as a 12 pack of Bud. What else is surprising is that Guinness is quite low in calories and carries a fairly high iron content which makes it one of the best mass-produced beers you can drink.
If you're not much of a beer person but are more of a hard liquor person drinking top shelf alcohol of any kind straight on the rocks or with water is not a bad way to go. Why the recommendation of top shelf alcohol which may seem more expensive is recommended is because usually the cheap stuff leaves many kinds of impurities and bad tastes which lend it to being blended and mixed with sodas or juices. Top shelf alcohol is made not to be combined with anything else but usually to be enjoyed by itself therefore limiting the caloric impact it can have on your body.
If you're the kind of person that loves liquor over beer or wine but feel that you may need just a little something splashed in to your drink besides water or just simply on the rocks your best bet is a vodka soda. A vodka soda should not to be confused with a vodka tonic as tonic water is not really good because it's high in sugar and calories. Why soda over tonic, is because soda water is basically water that's been carbonated with no additional calories or sugars of any kind. Mixing together a little vodka, soda water, and a touch of lime juice creates a light and refreshing simple cocktail that's easy to make and easy on your body.
Last but not least is really for those that love beer and love different types of beer. For those that are not too keen on Guinness, microbrews offer a great alternative. You might find yourself scratching your head as to why a micro brewed beer is better than a mass-produced beer and the answer to this question is actually quite simple.
Beers that are massed produced usually rank well in price and seem to win every time against micro-brewed beer. The reason for this is that the ingredients that are used in these beers generally are of lower quality while at the same time using lower grade ingredients like artificial flavorings and colors as well as a lot of other junk. The micro brews as an alternative on the other hand stick to European codes when they're being made so they end up using natural ingredients and no artificial flavorings or any other junk. These are a few reasons as to why this type of beer is a good choice on the list of top 5 cocktails.
Sticking with these five cocktails as your drink of choice when you're out with friends will go a long way in helping you reduce calories and maintain good sound health. When you feel like you need a drink don't be nervous about the repercussions. With any of these alternatives is a great way to relieve some stress feel satisfied and rest assured that the choice you made is a good one.
