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Q: How much sweet-flavored
liqueur counts as one alcoholic drink?
A: The American Institute for Cancer Research’s
second expert report on how we can lower cancer risk recommends
that alcohol consumption be kept to no more than one standard
drink per day for women and no more than two per day for men.
The size of a standard drink is defined based on its concentration
of alcohol. Some liqueurs have the same alcohol content as regular
distilled liquors like vodka and whiskey. For example, some
liqueurs like Drambuie, Ouzo and Cointreau are classified as
80-proof, which is how you’ll see alcohol content listed
on the label. A standard serving size for 80-proof spirits or
liqueurs is a one-and-a-half ounce shot. However, other liqueurs,
including some of the chocolate, coffee and cream flavors, are
closer to 34- to 50-proof. So a slightly larger 2 to 3 ounces
could still be considered one serving of these less concentrated
liqueurs.
Q: Are nutrient density
and energy density the same thing?
A: No. Nutrient density looks
at how many nutrients a food gives you compared to the calories
it contains; these calculations take into account not just vitamins
and minerals, but also dietary fiber and cancer-protective phytochemicals.
The foods highest in nutrient density tend to be vegetables and
fruits. Whole grains, beans, low fat dairy, seafood and lean
poultry and meat are also considered high. It’s important
to note, however, that while a food can be high in nutrients,
if it’s loaded with fat and sugar that send calories soaring,
it’s no nutritional bargain. Energy density, on the other
hand, refers to the calories in a given amount of food. In fact,
it is often referred to as calorie density. Unlike nutrient density,
high-energy-dense foods are not what you should be looking for,
unless you are trying to promote weight gain. Foods low in energy
density provide few calories in a larger portion of food to make
you feel full with less. Most vegetables (unless they’re
fried), fruits and broth or vegetable-based soups are good examples
of foods that help you feel full for fewer calories. |
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