Practical info for the smarter drinker
Whether you’re mixing Jack and Coke at the end of a long work week or mixing up your favorite cocktail for guests, the age-old questions is this: ice or no ice? Sometimes a perfectly balanced drink can come down to the ice. This is especially crucial when you’re paying for drinks at the bar. While …
Are you craving a margarita in this cold weather? While a tangy, salty adult beverage might hit the spot, too much salt is bad for your body (not to mention a typical margarita can be up to 550 calories per drink). Salt can increase your blood pressure, a major factor in strokes, heart failure and …
There are so many ways to offset the effects of alcohol and avoid a hangover, including having a big dinner before drinking, eating in between drinks, sticking to one type of alcohol and choosing light alcohol over dark. However, the best thing to do before, during and after drinking is to stay hydrated. Drinking water …
Sometimes a beer just isn’t enough. If you prefer the sophisticated taste of a good whiskey, you might be unaware that in addition to the taste you love, whiskey offers many amazing health benefits when consumed responsibly. Whiskey is a distilled alcohol made from fermented grains, including barley, corn, rye and wheat, and it is …
For some, a new year is a time for a blank slate, a fresh start and rejuvenation, but for others it can be a dreaded time when we are forced to evaluate ourselves, our progress and our habits over the past year. Don’t sweat it! While making a New Year’s resolution or two is healthy …