This David Papkin post is about Keto diet Alcohol beverages info.
Many of us enjoy drinking alcoholic beverages in moderation. There is no reason we cant still enjoy while on the Keto diet.
This post info was taken from https://winefolly.com/update/carbs-in-wine/
Wine is low-carb by nature but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook! Our bodies metabolize alcohol a little differently than other foods. This guide will help you understand and choose the best wines for your needs. If health is something you care about, you can create a balanced diet that includes a healthy dose of wine. We consulted with Dr. Edward Miller for a general understanding of what’s really going on with alcohol and health.
How many carbs are in wine?
A glass of wine has 0-4 grams of net carbs*
*This is based on a standard serving of 5 ounces with up to 20 g/L of residual sugar (which is noticeably sweet). Dry wines typically have less than 2 g/L RS and ~0 carbs.
Carbs in Wine and Other Drinks
” alt=”” aria-hidden=”true” />Where do carbs come from in wine?
Unfermented sugar. However, in most cases this is not a significant contribution.
Fermented beverages, by definition, start as a high-carb (the sugars fructose and glucose) plant, usually grapes (wine) or a grain (beer). During the fermentation process, the yeasts eat the carbohydrates producing alcohol, heat, and CO2 (bubbles).
The sugars left over contribute to the total carbohydrate in the beverage, which varies from one drink to another. A dry wine has little to no residual sugar, whereas a sweet wine can have quite a bit. Liqueurs have added sugar, often quite a lot.
Distilled spirits (vodka, rum, whiskey, etc.) have nothing left but the alcohol, so are zero carbs. However, mixers are often sugary, so watch for this. Just two ounces (1/4 cup) of “sweet and sour mix,” often used for whiskey sours, daiquiris and margaritas, has 17 grams of carbohydrate. Liqueurs such as Amaretto or Creme de Menthe almost always have sugar added, and sometimes a lot.
What tips should I follow to make sure I’m drinking in a healthy way?
” alt=”” aria-hidden=”true” />Some recent studies have shown that alcohol increases appetite and some people take in 300-400 more calories a day when drinking. From what I can glean, this is more likely with spirits (“those chips and guacamole would be great with this margarita,” “I’ll have another order of fries with my next beer,” etc.). So be aware of a possible tendency to eat more when drinking.
Diabetic diets generally restrict carbs to 70 grams per day, Atkin’s is generally 20-30 grams/day. Both dry white and dry red wine only have up to 4 grams per 5 oz. serving and dry wine has a glycemic index of 0.
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