@ happy hour after work

What to eat + drink.
What to avoid!

Headed to the office happy hour where you unconsciously guzzle a few drinks? DON'T DRINK YOUR CALORIES!!! Keep the calorie count in mind:

• One serving (5 oz.) of cabernet sauvignon is 123 calories, yet the usual wine glass holds 2x the servings.
• 12 ounces of regular beer is 123 calories.
• One cosmopolitan is about 100 calories.
• A mojito is 110 calories (depending on the sugar content added to the drink).

And know the calorie and fat content of your favorite happy hour snacks:

• 5 BBQ chicken wings are 472 calories and 31 grams of fat (33 grams of protein.)
• A handful of nachos with the works is approximately 569 calories and 31 grams of fat (20 grams of protein.)
• A small order of mozzarella sticks is approximately 425 calories and 22 grams of fat (18 grams of protein).

Here are some tips to keep your happy hour calories in line:

• Start out with a tall glass of water with lemon for your first beverage; sip it slowly.
• Chase your alcoholic beverages with another glass of water.
• Swap a glass of wine for a wine spritzer-half the vino matched with a splash of seltzer.
• Create your own non-alcoholic treat, such as Perrier and a splash of pomegranate juice.
• Remember: everything in moderation!

Search www.nutritiondata.com for the calorie and fat content of your favorite foods.