We all know that excessive drinking can lead to serious health problems such as cancer and heart disease. We also all probably know that since decades back, a glass of red wine has always been recommended by doctors. As long as you do not overdo it – or choose a glass as large as your biggest bowl. However, even while drinking alcohol here and there, it is possible to make even smarter choices when you order your alcohol. And we mean smarter in the sense that they are healthier than the other choices and hence better for your health. By the way did you know that some alcohol contains way more calories than others? So yeah, if you are trying to lose some weight, or maintain your current weight, then you might be interested in the number of calories that that jug of beer will add to your total intake for the day.

Enough chitchat, let’s get to the main business of this article. How do you know which alcohol is healthier than the other? We have a list of alcohols from the best to the worst for your health. First things first, it is important to note that if you are consuming alcohol daily, you will not be getting any nutritional value that makes a huge difference. Also, experts recommend that women should take at most 1 drink per day and men, 2 drinks per day unless they are older than 65 years in which case they should stick to 1 drink per day.  This is the definition of drinking alcohol in moderation. Let’s start with the types of alcohol that are best for your health:

• Red Wine NZ

Naturally. Red wine may have a higher amount of calories than some other types of alcohols but it takes the cake when it comes to being better for your health in general. This is because it is reach in polyphenols which support heart health as well as increase good cholesterol levels in the blood. It is actually a stale in the Mediterranean diet which prioritizes cardio health. As such it is also one of the best choice of alcohol gifts NZ. In addition, red wine NZ when drunk in moderation is great for blood flow because it contains the flavonoid, quercetin, which is a powerful antioxidant.

• Vodka, Whiskey, Gin and Rum

These need you to hot the spirit store online. These four options are low-calorie cheap alcohol NZ in most cases and are better consumed without sugary mixer drinks. Also, single malt whiskey made from rye can be gluten-free and better for your health.

For the list of the worst alcohol for your health:

• Beer

Beer is high calorie though it is much better than mixed drinks and sugary cocktails. However, it is easy to consume a lot of it hence the calories add up fast.

• Mixed Drinks and Cocktails

Also high in calories and sugar, mixed drinks and cocktails such as pinacoladas and margaritas are terrible choices when you are trying to stay healthy.