Is it possible to drink wine while on a diet?

Spring and warmer weather are just around the corner, and you're probably starting a diet and embarking on a calorie-counting spree! Of course, when dieting, it's best to avoid all the calories you can do without: so avoid wine and other alcoholic beverages and focus on a healthy, balanced diet. If you want to make a small exception to your diet, here's a quick guide to finding out how many calories are in a glass of red wine or your favorite Vouvray!

80 calories per 100 ml of Champagne

Sparkling wines and champagnes are the lowest in calories, so if you're looking to cut down on calories, these are the wines to choose. With only 80 calories per 100 ml (a full flute contains 125 ml), champagne takes the prize for the lowest-calorie wine! And that's perfect timing, because with wedding season approaching, you can indulge in champagne, crémant, and other sparkling wines (in moderation) without feeling too guilty. However, as with any alcoholic beverage, be mindful of overindulging, and also be mindful of the sweet or savory snacks that often accompany these festive occasions. They'll only add to the calorie count!

86 calories per 100 ml of dry white wine

Dry white wine is a sugar-free wine containing approximately 86 calories per 100 ml. It's often the wine consumers think of when they talk about white wine. There are some excellent examples from Burgundy , the Loire Valley , Alsace , and Savoy . These include Muscadet, Pouilly-Fumé, Sancerre , Vouvray, and dry Bergerac, among others. In short, a dry white wine is very aromatic and crisp on the palate. It pairs wonderfully with a basket of oysters, a platter of crudités, shellfish, fish, or poultry. Perfect for a light and slimming experience, and therefore perfect for your diet!

86 calories per 100 ml of rosé wine

Good news for rosé lovers this summer: 100ml of rosé wine contains 86 calories, the same as dry white wine. Representing sunny holidays, lazy weekends by the pool, or drinks on the terrace after a long day at work, rosé wine can therefore be among the lucky few that will be allowed in your diet (always in moderation)! Again, be mindful of the crisps or peanuts that often accompany a glass of rosé!

What about red wine, sweet white wine, or naturally sweet wines?

Red wines contain 89 calories, while 100 ml of sweet white wine such as Monbazillac or Sauternes contains 100 calories, and 100 ml of Muscat or Banyuls contains 150 calories. Clearly, sweet white wines or naturally sweet wines are not recommended for a diet! If you do indulge, be mindful of the quantity and add an extra lap to your next run!

My advice: While counting calories isn't recommended for dieting, it's still a habit adopted by many people watching their figure, especially as swimsuit season approaches. Now that you know the calorie count of each type of wine, focus on the quantity and frequency of your consumption. Don't forget to exercise regularly and monitor your diet. And one last piece of advice: avoid deprivation, because frustration is never good for a diet!

Shamini ( The Grapes )