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Quick Guide: Beverages and Bites

Make Healthy Choices at Parties

From , former About.com Guide

Updated December 05, 2010

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Cut your calories in half by choosing sangria instead of wine.

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Healthy holiday eating can be easier than you think! If you've got a holiday party on your calendar, print out this quick guide can help you make better choices among the adult beverages and bite-size treats at the get-together.

Smarter Beverage Choices

Sangria, 4 oz., 82 calories
Mojito, 135 calories
Champagne, 4 oz. and Chambord, 1 oz., 159 calories
Lemon Drop, 237 calories
White win and 4 oz. seltzer, 40 calories
Rum and diet cola, 12 oz., 80 calories, 12 oz.
Light beer, 12 oz., 104 calories
Vodka or gin martini, 2 oz., 119 calories

Beverages to Avoid

Margarita, 6 oz., 407 calories
Rum and Coke, 12 oz. 369 calories
Pina Colada, 8 oz. 312 calories
Mai Tai, 5 oz., 306 calories
Mudslide, 12 oz., 820 calories

Smart Party Bites

California rolls, 3, 125 calories
Mini burger, 111 calories
Shrimp cocktail, 83 calories
Chicken skewers, 94 calories
Dark-chocolate dipped strawberries, 4, 166 calories

Dips (2 Tbsp. each)

Smoked salmon and cream cheese, 70 calories
Spinach dip, 78 calories
Hummus, 54 calories (Bonus: You'll get appetite-quelling protein and fiber from the beans.)
Salsa, 9 calories

Find out how many calories are in your favorite holiday foods and drinks by searching or browsing About.com's Calorie Count.

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