How to track alcohol.

Let’s talk about alcohol...

When we’re in our own health journey, but still want to enjoy the occasional drink, here are some things to be aware of.

  • Alcohol is it’s own macronutrient (7g per 1 calorie)

  • Companies get away with putting “2g carb” on a nutrition label for the reason above; very misleading

  • We can track alcohol in two ways; carbs or fats

  • So if you want to have it with a meal, instead of ordering a side of potatoes (any carb), double up on veggies & track alcohol as your carb.

Track as a Carb

4 grams = 1 calorie

When tracking alcohol as a carb, we then track it as 4 grams per 1 calorie. For example, if you have a beer that is 250 calories; divide it by 4 = 62.5g carbs.

Tracking as a Fat

9 grams = 1 calorie

When tracking alcohol as a carb, we then track it as 4 grams per 1 calorie. For example, if you have a beer that is 250 calories; divide it by 4 = 62.5g carbs.

Next time you grab a White Claw, remember that 100 calories from that drink isn’t 2g carbs, it’s 25g carbs; or 11g fats