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Now that you're watching your calories, are you worried you'll be the only person not toasting on New Year's Eve? Worry no more. There's no need to be a teetotaler on the most festive night of the year. All you have to do is make wise choices when it comes to drinking. "One drink" doesn't mean a jumbo-size frozen strawberry margarita with an extra shot of tequila. Standard drinks are 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer and 1-1/2 ounces of liquor or spirits. And while it's easy to know what you're drinking when you choose wine or beer, mixed drinks are often a mystery when it comes to portions and ingredients. Most bars and restaurants are liberal with their drink pours, so it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with what these serving sizes look like. In addition, here are 12 tips every calorie counter needs to know about cocktails: Continued › |
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Stepfanie Romine
A former newspaper reporter, Stepfanie now writes about nutrition, health, fitness and cooking. She is a certified Ashtanga yoga teacher who enjoys running, international travel and all kinds of vegetables. See all of Stepfanie's articles. 
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Some of the flavored vodkas also have added sugar. Remember, if it tastes sweet, it's probably had sugar added.
** my favourite cocktail right now, Indio blood orange vodk, with lime essence sparkling water and a lime wedge. yummy and refreshing! - 7/17/2012 1:30:19 PM
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