Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. How many calories are ...

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Federation of America has developed Alcohol Facts, a side-by-side comparison of the alcohol, calorie and carbohydrate content per serving of the 26 top-selling domestic and ...

Sticking to your diet doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun! Vodka is one of the lowest calorie alcoholic beverages overall and has zero carbs, which is why it’s a liquor of choice for dieters, ...

If the bathroom scale gives you an accounting of what this holiday season has done to your weight, think of what Astrid Hall wrote for swnsdigital.com: “The average Brit will consume a staggering 3.5 ...

Compared with other types of alcohol, such as beers, ciders, and wines, vodka is fairly low in calories. A 1.5 oz serving of plain 80-proof vodka contains around 96 calories. However, this does not ...

People who drink alcohol may not be aware that they’re getting a fair portion of their daily energy intake from alcohol. Chandler Collins/Flickr, CC BY-SA Alcoholic drinks should all carry calorie ...

The lowest calorie alcohols are liquors like whiskey, tequila, gin, and vodka. Low-calorie alcoholic beverages include vodka soda, light beer, and tequila with lime juice. To reduce the calories in ...

Alcohol can slow weight loss because it adds “empty calories,” and your body burns alcohol first instead of using carbs and fat for energy. Drinking may also drive weight gain by harming liver ...

If a person wishes to consume alcohol while maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle, low calorie alcoholic drinks in moderation may be the way. Some tips include avoiding drinks with excessive ...

If you're trying to lose weight, you're likely paying attention to the calorie content of foods and drinks more than ever before—including your alcohol intake. And if you enjoy a cocktail every now ...