Carnival season is in full swing, but we’re jumping ahead a bit to Lent. Molly has a 40-day Get the Skinny challenge for an alcohol-free Lent, with full details of how we can make it our own self-experiment to see what’s really happening inside of our bodies.
So in the spirit of the #AlcoholFreeFor40 challenge, we’re Getting the Skinny on the best and worst bets when it comes to non-alcoholic “mocktails”!
LOVE IT!
Kombucha – little/no added sugar; great source of probiotics
Virgin Bloody Mary – excellent source of lycopene; very filling, no added sugars
Berry Modern (recipe by Elizabeth Ledet)
- 4 ounces club soda or sparkling water
- 1 ounce 100% cranberry or cherry juice
- 2 dashes Peychaud Bitters
Fill highball glass with ice. Add all ingredients. Stir. Garnish with fresh lime, basil, or a few raspberries.
LIKE IT!
Diet soft drinks (e.g. Coke Zero, Sprite Zero)
Non-Alcoholic Beers: Typically 58-89 calories, with 12-19 grams of carbs per 12-ounce beer
HATE IT!
Mocktails centered on:
Sugary soft drinks
Fruit juice – even 100% fruit juices – ounce-for-ounce, as much or more sugar + calories as a soft drink
Frozen, blended slushy drinks – can easily top 400 per drink!
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