Select low-calorie desserts such as fresh fruit or a small portion of sherbet. Or, resisting dessert is better. Limit sweet rolls, doughnuts, or coffee cake. Ask for butter or margarine to be served on the side, if at all. Use milk and a no-calorie sweetener to flavor coffee or tea.
Alcoholic beverages are high in calories, low in nutrients.
This table shows you how different alcoholic beverages compare in calories. Note the serving size when comparing items. Prepared by Barbara McLaurin, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., Extension Human Nutrition Specialist. Special appreciation to Jean Reeves, Associate Resource Development Specialist, Administrative Special Projects, Mississippi State University Extension Service, for assistance with this publication. Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.