When it comes to Christmas and New Year, low calorie alcoholic drinks can do wonders for your waistline.  After all, alcohol is not the healthiest of drink choices.  It contains 7 calories per gram making it the most calorie rich food group behind dietary fats (which contain 9 calories per gram).  It also contains no vitamins or minerals, hence the reason the calories in alcohol are often referred to as “empty calories”.  However, the reality is that most people (even those who lead a relatively healthy lifestyle) enjoy alcohol to some degree.  With the Christmas holidays now in full swing and … [Read more...]