ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

GOOD STAY ON THE ROCKS Ok, so no PBs are going to be

achieved after a night on the sauce, but if you fancy a short then keep it short. Often the mixers are packed full of sugar, so keep your gin or vodka over ice and you’ll cut calories. Plus as it’s less sweet, you’ll probably sip it slowly and therefore consume less.

BETTER RED, NOT WHITE Whereas clear spirits are

generally seen as being better for health, it’s the opposite story when it comes to wine. Choose red for the benefits that come along with the high level of antioxidants and polyphenals. Just stick to a small glass of good-quality wine, not a bottle of plonk!

BEST ALCOHOL- FREE BEER With their branding across

many triathlons, Erdinger Alkoholfrei is already a familiar sight at races. Each 500ml bottle has 125 calories and boasts isotonic properties as well as vitamin B12 and folic acid. Plus with no actual booze in it, you won’t end up embarrassing yourself on the trip home from the race...