Best Non Alcoholic Drinks When on a Diet
Chelsie Craig
Whether you've permanently given booze the boot or are just coming off Dry January, you know that drinking club sodas with lime at the bar or friends' parties can get old quick. Luckily, the sober curious movement has resulted in all the delicious new non-alcoholic drink recipes you could ever need to get your party on, hangover-free.
"With the trend of being more mindful in our lives, I believe more people are looking at why they drink alcohol and finding that they may drink as a coping mechanism for stress—and are instead incorporating lifestyle habits like regular exercise and meditation that can reduce stress in a more positive way," says Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, dietitian and author of Belly Fat Diet For Dummies .
What else can you gain from ditching the booze? In addition to no more morning-after headaches, you'll also reduce your risk of interrupted REM sleep and increased risk of type 2 diabetes, mood disorders, and a whole slew of cancers (including mouth, liver, and breast cancers), according to Palinski-Wade. (You'll also never have to wake up and realize you sent your most recent Bumble date a "U up?" text at 3 a.m...)
Not to mention, by messing with your sleep, alcohol ultimately reduces your production of the satiety hormone leptin, which can increase cravings and appetite, Palinksi-Wade says. (Hence that Sunday morning bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich.)
On the flip side, "removing alcohol can often lead to increased energy, improved mental clarity, better sleep, and even weight loss due to the reduction in calories from alcohol," says Palinski-Wade.
Even if you're not about to go cold turkey on vino, these fiesta-worthy mocktails are totally worth swapping in for your usual adult beverage every once in a while. Lots of them are even, dare I say, good for you.
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Guava Margarita
This alcohol-free guava margarita can be served straight-up or blended with ice.
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Per serving: 78 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 1 g protein, 486 mg sodium, 20 g carb, 14.5 g sugars (0 g added sugars), 1 g fiber
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Cherry Crush
Our cherry crush mocktail recipe will take you straight back to your childhood. The sweet juice is rounded out by ginger and star anise.
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Per serving: 119 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 1 g protein, 13 mg sodium, 30 g carb, 24.5 g sugars (8.5 g added sugars), 0 g fiber
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Coconut Fizz
You'll feel like you're sipping a pina colada thanks to the double-whammy of coconut seltzer and coconut milk in this tropical sip.
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Per serving: 117 cal, 12 g fat (10.5 g sat), 2 g protein, 21 mg sodium, 3 g carb, 0.5 g sugars (0 g added sugars), 0 g fiber
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Iced Lemongrass Mint Tea
Muddle the mint leaves in your serving pitcher to make the drinks extra tasty. The mint will give you mojito vibes.
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Per serving: 24 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 0 g protein, 3 mg sodium, 6 g carb, 6 g sugars (6 g added sugars), 0 g fiber
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Ginger Hibiscus Spritzer
This refreshing, alcohol-free ginger hibiscus spritzer mocktail recipe only requires four ingredients, and offers a refreshing, zingy taste. You can keep the homemade syrup in your fridge for up to three weeks.
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Per serving: 23 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 0 g protein, 4 mg sodium, 6 g carb, 6 g sugars (6 g added sugars), 0 g fiber
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Tangerine Sour
Satisfy your citrus cravings with this tangerine blend, rounded out by lemon juice, egg white, and a dash of orange bitters.
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Per serving: 74 cal, 0.5 g fat (0 g sat), 2 g protein, 27 mg sodium, 16 g carb, 15 g sugars (2 g added sugars), 0.5 g fiber
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Green Mary
If you like a Bloody Mary, you'll love this Green Mary alcohol-free mocktail. It's got all of the spice of the traditional brunch cocktail with none of the booze.
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Per serving: 75 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 2 g protein, 672 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 8 g sugars (0 g added sugars), 3 g fiber
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Red Pear Shrub Spritzer
Swap the pears for whatever fruit is in season! No matter the star, drinking vinegars are touted for their health benefits (e.g., improving digestion).
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Per serving: 169 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 0 g protein, 16 mg sodium, 41 g carb, 38.5 g sugars (33 g added sugars), 1 g fiber
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Turmeric Pineapple Shrub
From its anti-inflammatory turmeric and apple cider vinegar, to its refreshing pineapple, ginger, lime, and mint, this trendy alcohol-free drink will invigorate you from head to toe.
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Per serving: 83 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 22 g carbs, 18 g sugar, 3 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 1 g protein
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Homemade Fruit Kvass
If you've ever wanted to DIY your own kombucha, this Russian take on the probiotic-rich drink is loaded with all kinds of delicious ingredients, like mixed berries, raw honey, sea salt, and lime.
Bonus: It's got a surprisingly high amount of fiber.
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Per serving: 30 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 7 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 293 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein
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Zingy Turmeric Ginger Lemonade with Mint
The turmeric, ginger, and mint in this lemonade will pep you right up, without the imminent hangover. Add a pinch of black pepper to help your body make the most of that turmeric.
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Per serving: 38 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 10 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 2 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein
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Mulled Lemonade
Cozy up your favorite summer BBQ drink with earthy mulling spices that add as much health benefit as they do taste.
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Per serving: 117 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated), 30 g carbs, 26 g sugar, 10 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein
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Citrus and Melon Spritzer
This spritzer leaves room for lots of flexibility: Just pick your base and, if you'd like, swap out the fruits for whatever is in season. (Citrus and melon just happens to be a bomb combo.)
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Per serving: 141 calories, 0.5 g fat (0 g saturated), 36 g carbs, 32 g sugar, 58 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein
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Tart Cherry Sparkling Lemonade
Tart cherry is the drink du jour for its antioxidant properties. Add a splash of lemon and lime to this sweet-tart drink and you can sip your way to summer, no matter the season.
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Per serving: 113 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 28 g carbs, 22 g sugar, 11 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 1 g protein
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Pineapple Sugarcane Water
No need to fear the word "sugar" in the title; with so few calories, this sweet n' sour drink is hardly a dessert in a cup.
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Per serving: 11 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 3 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 17 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein
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3-Ingredient Turmeric Tonic
Thanks to a mix of citrus juice and rind, you'll taste serious Old Fashioned or Manhattan vibes in this one. Cayenne gives it a nice metabolism-boosting punch.
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Per serving: 13 calories, 0.5 g fat (0 g saturated), 2 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 16 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 2 g protein
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Sparkling Mint Melon Limeade
With all the naturally sweet and citrusy flavors going on, you won't even notice this healthy take on a mojito uses sparkling water instead of rum.
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Per serving: 38 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 10 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 2 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein
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Cucumber Ginger Mint Agua Fresca
Recreate serious spa vibes at home with this mocktail take on a self-care classic.
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Per serving: 113 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 29 g carbs, 24 g sugar, 12 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein
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Apple Cider Wassail
Made in your slow cooker with hibiscus tea, mulled cider, and fragrant herbs and spices, this booze-free beverage warms you up from the inside out.
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Per serving: 207 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 50 g carbs, 39 g sugar, 14 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein
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Coconut Lime Watermelon Slushie
Back in the day, you probably would have doused this slushie in vodka. Made with whole watermelon and coconut milk, it's equally delicious (and hydrating) without the booze, though.
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Per serving: 213 calories, 10 g fat (9 g saturated), 34 g carbs, 24 g sugar, 11 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein
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Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shots
While this isn't quite the type of shot they sing about in that LMFAO song, it's sure to have your immune system singing, thanks to vitamin C-packed fruit juice and antioxidant-rich spices.
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Per serving: 113 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 27 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 2 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 3 g protein
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Pink Drink
Don't let its previous life as a sugar-laden Starbucks staple fool you; this fruity drink glows with uplifting flavors of hibiscus, strawberries, oranges, and coconut milk.
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Per serving: 55 calories, 2 g fat (2 g saturated), 9 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 3 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein
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DIY Ginger Beer
There's no need to opt for the canned stuff when this homemade version is equally as delicious and lower in refined sugar. For a virgin Dark and Stormy or Moscow Mule, simply add club soda, lime or mint, and enjoy.
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Per serving: 76 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 18 g carbs, 11 g sugar, 6 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein
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Apple Cider Vinegar and Cranberry Detox Drink
This one's for you, cranberry vodka drinkers. Consider it a good-for-you upgrade of your favorite mixed drink.
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Per serving: 41 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 9 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 7 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein
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Pineapple Mint Spritzer
To further reduce the sugar content of this tropical vacation-worthy drink, use club soda or seltzer water in place of tonic.
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Per serving: 121 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 31 g carbs, 30 g sugar, 30 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein
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Salpicon
This Colombian punch contains an entire fruit salad's worth of apples, oranges, banana, strawberries, and kiwi. Much less questionable than the punch from your frat party days of yore.
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Per serving: 52 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 14 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 10 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 0 g protein
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Nojito
Yep, it's a rum-free mojito that cleverly combines all the festive flavors you know and love in your favorite poolside beverage, and uses stevia for natural sweetness.
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Per serving: 59 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 15 g carbs, 12 g sugar, 15 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 0 g protein
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Honey Mint Melon Mocktail
This light and fruity alcohol-free drink is killer made with kombucha, apple juice, ginger ale, or cider. Just follow your taste buds.
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Per serving: 139 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 22 g carbs, 20 g sugar, 26 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 0 g protein
Best Non Alcoholic Drinks When on a Diet
Source: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g30704685/best-non-alcoholic-drinks/