Furthermore, alcoholic beverages are a significant source of calories. If you are serious about reducing weight, you should reduce your alcohol intake in any event. 1 gram of alcohol is equivalent to 7 calories. Twelve ounces of regular beer, for example, provides 150 calories. Five ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits provides 100 calories. Alcohol provides few, if any, nutrients, so if you drink alcoholic beverages and want to reduce your weight, consider reducing or eliminating your alcohol intake. Follow the five basic food groups and the recommended number of servings from each as incorporated into the Food Guide Pyramid developed by USDA and HHS. These groups are:-
- Bread, cereal, pasta and rice.
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Milk, yogurt and cheese
- Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts.