Tis the season for rooftop happy hours, backyard barbecues, picnics, and travel plans. It’s also the perfect time to relax and crack open some chilled seltzers to sip poolside. Buying hard seltzers that won’t hinder your weight loss progress doesn’t have to be a chore. We’re here with tips and a selection of 10 low-calorie hard seltzers you’ll want to stock your cooler with and sip on all summer long.
A good habit to get into is to check the ingredient label and pay attention to the calorie, sugar, carbohydrate and alcohol content. “Alcohol content is important because alcohol makes you hungrier while lowering inhibitions, so you are more likely to overeat later,” explain The Nutrition Twins®, Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, CDN, CFTAnd Lyssie Lakatos, RD, CDN, CFT, members of our Council of Medical Experts. “If a hard seltzer is gluten-free, that can also be a benefit, because people who are sensitive to gluten and don’t know it may experience bloating or gas after drinking hard seltzers that contain gluten.”
Ideally, selecting a hard seltzer with 100 calories or less is the name of the game. Keep in mind, however, that if you treat yourself to more than one hard seltzer, the calorie count can quickly add up.
Here are some great low-calorie hard seltzers to try.
San Juan Seltzer
Many hard seltzers contain around 100 calories plus extra carbs and sugar. However, San Juan Seltzer has only 85 calories per can and contains absolutely no carbs or sugar.
The Nutrition Twins tell us: “The alcohol content is a little lower than other seltzers (4.2% [in their “original” cans] compared to 4.5 to 5% in other hard seltzers). Raspberry-Cran, Huckleberry, Fuji Apple, and Rainier Cherry all have this weight loss nutritional profile (the same calorie, carb, sugar, and alcohol content). “
Henry’s Hard Sparkling Water
Another option with less than 100 calories (88 to be exact) is Henry’s Hard Sparkling Watera sparkling refreshment containing 4.2% alcohol.
“With slightly fewer calories and ABV compared to most options, your waistline wins,” say The Nutrition Twins. “Instead of having added sugar, it’s flavored with lemon-lime, passionfruit or strawberry-kiwi essence.”
Pabst Blue Ribbon High Seltzer
At just 25 calories per can, Pabst Blue Ribbon High Seltzer is perhaps the most popular guest at the party. For those who want to avoid alcohol completely but still want a “buzz” from THC, this may be the choice for you. Each can contains 4 grams of sugar and 10 milligrams of THC.
“Flavors include simple ingredients like lemon, kiwi, strawberry and other concentrated juices, depending on the flavor, as well as water, sugar, cannabis extract and natural flavors,” share The Nutrition Twins.
Barefoot Hard Seltzer
Wine lovers should check out Barefoot hard seltzer at 70 calories per can. This wine-based seltzer contains 2 grams of sugar.
“We love that they are gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy them,” emphasize The Nutrition Twins. “Pineapple and passion fruit, cherry and cranberry, peach and nectarine, and strawberry and guava all fall into the weight loss nutrient profile.”
Enriched Spindrift
Calling all Spindrift fans! Stick to your favorite brand while sipping Enriched Spindrift when you’re craving an adult beverage this summer.
Spindrift Assorted Spike Staycation Pack comes with four tasty flavors, including Pineapple, Mango, Lime, and Strawberry Lemonade, which contain between 84 and 95 calories and 0 to 3 grams of sugar per can. Furthermore, Spindrift Assorted Spike Paradise Pack will transport you to the tropics with flavors like Blood Orange Mandarin, Passion Orange Guava, Grapefruit and Lemon, ranging from 84 to 98 calories and 0 to 4 grams of sugar.
White Claw
Lisa Young, Ph.D., RDNauthor of Finally full, finally thinnutritionist in private practice and member of our Medical Expert Council, recommends White Claw, which weighs in at 100 calories per can. It contains 2 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of sugar. Some of the brand’s refreshing flavors include black cherry, raspberry, natural lime, and ruby grapefruit.
Topo Chico hard seltzer
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is made with premium vodka and is inspired by Topo Chico® mineral water. Each can contains 100 calories and 2 grams of sugar. The brand enriched variety pack includes strawberry guava, oasis cherry, tangy lemon-lime and tropical mango.
Smirnoff sparkling seltzer
No sugar and 90 calories per soft drink, Smirnoff seltzer is the ultimate addition to any beach or pool day situation and is the ideal choice for lemonade lovers. Consider your spiked seltzer needs have been met this scorching season with flavors of Pink Lemonade, Peach, Pineapple, and Blue Raspberry.
Hard seltzer FICKS
FICKS Mango Hard Seltzer uses real mango and fresh lime juice to achieve its delicious flavor. It has 100 calories per can and contains no added sugar. Other hard seltzer flavors from FICKS include Cranberry, Blackberry and Grapefruit, all of which are concocted with real fruit for a “farm to fizz” taste.
Midday hard seltzer
High Noon’s Hard Seltzer is gluten-free, made with real fruit juice and has 100 calories and 2.6 grams of sugar in a can. The brand tequila seltzer variety pack, for example, is a great option to bring along for a weekend at the lake or to enjoy when hosting friends for a backyard party. Flavors in the pack include strawberry, lime, grapefruit and passion fruit; However, there are many refreshing variety and flavor packs to choose from.
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