Abuja
boasts of a number clubs, lounges and pubs that serve a variety of
beverages: spirits, cocktails and wines, and every fun-lover in Abuja
appreciates the need for happy hour at the end of a long day or on
weekend nights. But then, while the happy hour is a much-needed bonding
time, it is important that participants keep tab on their calorie
budget. The key to a healthy lifestyle is balance ,therefore eating or drinking to excess while at your favorite bar’s happy hour can have serious repercussions on your health.
If you enjoy having a “happy hour” while visiting Abuja, but you are striving to live a healthy lifestyle,
Order low-calorie beverages
Most
people are unaware of the facts but, some alcoholic drinks actually are
fattening and unhealthy as they are high in sugar and consequently
calories. Skip the sugary options, especially cocktails and go for wine.
If you insist on a cocktail, ask the bartender to skip the simple syrup
or agave. Some alcoholic brands are low-calorie, find out them out and
request for them when you are at the bar. If you love spirits as well,
go for vodka and mix with club soda. Club soda is not only sugar free,
it keeps you hydrated which is helpful when drinking.
Hydrate between drinks
While
drinking and having a good time, remember to slow down. Do not be
constricted by peer pressure, limit the number of drinks you gulp down
and order water or club soda to take at intervals, possibly in between
your drink orders. Heavy drinking can only leads to hangovers when your
body is dehydrated. If you drink water in the same quantity to your
booze, there is a slim chance of you going overboard.
Snack smart
Happy
hour drinking usually comes with a lot of snacking. Fries, chicken
wings, barbeque, salted nuts etc may be offered at a great price, and
may seem like a good combination for your beverage, but they may not the
best option if you are keen on staying healthy. If you are puckish and
looking for what to nibble on while guzzling your beer or cocktails, go
for something high in protein and low in fat or grease. Sea food like
shrimp and fish, keep calories low by filling you up until dinner. Even
better, to eliminate this temptation completely, eat a proper healthy
meal before you go to the bar.
Try a happy hour at home
Having a
happy hour at home not only saves your waistline, it cushions your
wallet, ensuring extra coins or notes are removed from it. A happy hour
at home does not have to be alone; you can invite your friend or
co-workers over for a drink. A chill at your place of residence puts you
in charge of the kind of drinks and food you consume through the time.
You can ask your friends to bring light snacks to ease some of your
hosting duties, but essentially you control the kind of cocktails that
are served, its ingredients and frequency.
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