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Guilt-free Patio Drinks in TorontoHave Fun while Staying FitJuly 2011Cosmopolitan vs Long Island Iced Tea?
Cosmpolitan all the way baby! Whereas a cosmo will leave you 150 calories up, a Long Island Iced Tea will put you back by 700 calories!
 Wow!Mojito vs Margarita
In this case the Mojito wins out. On average a Mojito has 160 calories whereas a Margarita has up to 500 calories! Why not just chow down on a chocolate bar right!
Miller Light vs Budweiser Select 55
Budweiser is the winner! Miller light delivers 96 calories but (as the title suggests) Budweiser is only 55 in total.
Top Tips for keeping your drinks on the healthi (er) side
1. When ordering a Margherita ALWAYS ask for real lime and always avoid the sugarly lime mix substitute. Sugar = weight gain.
2. Finish at least one 8oz glass of water between drinks. This will slow you down plus keep you hydrated.
3. Dilute your wine with 50% sparkling water. No tonic please! Tonic has more sugar and defeats the purpose.
4. When selecting non-alcoholic drinks avoid cocktails that are bursting with different juices. Instead, opt for a plain fresh juice (freshly squeezed) and dilute with water by one half.
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