alcohol concern cymru is stating the importance of clearer information about amount of calorie content on alcohol packaging to let more people enjoy alcohol sensibly. andrew misell is manager at alcohol concern cymru. he explains that alcohol is a great source of hidden calories. he further said that too much drinking can also lead to weight gain. amongst adults that drink in wales, about 10 of their total calorie intake comes from alcohol. then too, 82 of drinkers have little idea regarding how many calories are in a standard glass of wine or a pint of beer. this lack of information regarding the calorific content of alcoholic drinks is needed to be addressed if we are willing to maintain a healthy lifestyle. andrew misell further said that their research has revealed that, in wales, 48 of people strongly agreed that if the information regarding calorie is placed on alcohol packaging, it would help them to regulate their drinking in a better manner. this is a time when the government is looking out for ways to help consumers to make healthier lifestyle choices so, improved labelling on packaging of alcohol could make a noticeable difference. in order to help people make more informed decision regarding drinking, alcohol concern cymru offers an online drinks calories guide that gives the calorific content of many of customers&rsquo favourite drinks, and compares them with popular foods choices. useful tips to cut down on calories from alcohol sip drinks slowly in order to make them last longer stay away from drinking in rounds, where you can simply drink more than you plan avoid alcohol consumption to quench your thirst have low calorie versions instead of high calorie mixers with to dilute white wine, use sparkling water as a spritzer choose a small glass of wine, half pint, or a single measure of spirits. keep in mind that it&39s ok to say no to an offered alcoholic drink andrew misell further concluded that a regular pint of beer or lager has 182 calories, and a glass of wine has 130 calories. then too, when watching what they drink and eat, many people forget to include such alcoholic drinks. he further said that their intention is not to stop people from drinking, but they want people to have knowledge of the calorie content, so they can make more informed decisions about alcohol as part of a better lifestyle. source of information httpwww.alcoholconcern.org.ukprojectsalcoholconcerncymrunewscalorieinformat…
