The alcohol delivery Sydney market is a fast-growing industry in Australia, and it’s no secret that many Australians love to drink. It’s also not surprising that alcohol consumption has been closely linked to the development of serious health conditions such as cancer, obesity and diabetes. Many alcoholic beverages have high-calorie counts which contribute to weight gain, and this can lead to all sorts of health problems down the track.
However, this doesn’t mean that you have to give up drinking altogether to stay healthy and avoid putting on weight. There are several alcoholic drinks out there that won’t do too much damage to your waistline or overall health – depending on the amount you drink, your body type and your genetics, some may even help boost your metabolism and provide other benefits. Below we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 healthiest liquors in Australia:
VodkaÂ
Vodka is probably one of the most popular and well-known types of alcohol around – it’s clear in colour and virtually tasteless, which is why it often takes centre stage in cocktails. Vodka is distilled from a variety of different sources, including potatoes, grains and fruits – but before you go thinking that vodka made from the fruit is healthier for you than other types, be aware that the process of creating vodka destroys all the nutrients found in the ingredients used to make it. So even though your vodka cranberry might contain some vitamins and minerals, they will have been severely damaged by the distillation processes.
CocktailsÂ
Are also another source of calories in alcoholic beverages – an average serving of Margarita cocktail (a mixture of tequila, triple sec and lime juice) contains around 504kJ or 117kcals per 100ml (that’s almost as much as a plain doughnut), and a Mojito (a mixture of white rum, sugar syrup, lime juice and soda water) contains around 357kJ or 84kcals per 100ml. Both cocktails also contain other ingredients such as lemon-lime cordial and orange cordial – so when you add all these things up it becomes clear that these drinks aren’t the healthiest choices, particularly if you’re planning to drink them on “the rocks.”
CognacÂ
This is an eau de vie made from distilled white wine, which can be produced in different regions throughout France. Eau de vies means “water of life,” which might sound quite impressive but it just refers to any type of strong liquor that has been distilled after being fermented. Cognac has a high alcoholic strength of around 40% ABV, so it might not be the best choice if you want to limit your daily intake of alcohol or if you have problems with alcoholism.
Coffee liqueurÂ
This type of alcoholic beverage is made from coffee beans that are soaked in ethyl alcohol and then filtered out. Coffee liqueur can come in many different flavours, including caramel, hazelnut, vanilla and raspberry – but no matter what particular mix you choose these types of drinks are still very high in calories (you can find out how much by looking at the label on your favourite brand). An average serving (30ml) contains around 305kJ or kcals per 100ml, which means you should limit your intake to just one serving if you want to keep off the pounds.
Rye whiskeyÂ
This type of liquor is made from fermented grain mash that’s typically made up of at least 51% rye, and the rest can comprise corn or malted barley. Rye whiskey has around 37.5 – 40% ABV in Australia, so it’s quite strong in terms of alcoholic strength. However, despite its high alcohol content rye whiskey contains comparatively fewer calories than other types of spirits or liqueurs (an average 30ml serving contains about 296kJ or 69kcals per 100ml).Â
Red wineÂ
Despite what many people might think red wine contains fewer kilojoules than white wine – it’s made from the fermented juice of the red grapes, which contains fewer kilojoules than white wine (a glass of average-sized red wine with at least 12.5% ABV will contain around 203kJ or 49kcals per 100ml). Red wine is also rich in antioxidants, including resveratrol – a compound that may help fight aging and certain types of cancer.
Tequila
This type of liquor is made up of distilling fermented blue agave juice, and like most alcoholic drinks tequila is high in kilojoules (a 30ml serving contains about 479kJ or 111kcals per 100ml). On the plus side though the mix does contain minerals such as calcium, magnesium and zinc – so if you’re planning to mix your tequila with fruit juice or soft drink it might be worth having a small glass now and again.
