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Raise Your Glass and Not Your Weight

2/11/2013

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Valentine’s Day is around the corner and that often means going out to eat and having drinks. With a plethora of beverages to choose from, many people feel lost in the choice and we are here to help you solve the dilemma.

Of course the number one beverage of choice would be a non-alcoholic, 100% organic, cold-pressed juice like OnJuice, for example. But let’s face it, those are not usually available at most parties. On average I have one alcoholic drink a week and if I attend lots of parties, then I stick to my invented concoction of sparkling water or soda water with 1 teaspoons of lime juice. Usually the bartender will either have a lime juice mix which does have sugar, but I figure that 1 teaspoon of it won’t be a big deal.

The reason why I limit myself to 1 glass of alcohol a week is because it is very stressful for the liver to process. Since liver is the largest organ in the body and is also responsible for detoxification of your system, it is crucial to keep it happy and healthy. This point is especially important to remember when it comes to hard liquor. Yes, vodka may not have any calories, but its high alcohol content can undermine your liver function. When liver gets overwhelmed, the metabolism can get sluggish, pounds can start pilling on and the mood and quality of life can start to go down.

However, I do indulge about once a week and my alcoholic beverage of choice is a glass of bubbly or red wine, both of which add up to about 120 calories a serving. Research has shown that in moderation, red wine has positive benefits for the heart, so it can give you a better bang for your nutritional buck. One tip of the trade: if you drink one glass of wine, it will relax your system, but if you over-indulge, then it can actually cause the opposite effect and result in insomnia.

Champagne Fooler:

  • 1-1/3 cups apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 12 ounces club soda
Pink Drink On The Rocks


  • 8 oz OnJuice Pink Drink
  • Ice
  • Slice of Lemon for garnish
Shake Pink Drink with ice in a martini shaker, pour into a martini glass. Decorate with a lemon slice and enjoy! Simple, easy and delicious.

Healthier alcoholic options:

  • OnJuice 100% organic, freshly squeezed or pressed juice for your cocktails
  • Synergy Kombucha
  • Light Beer
  • Red Wine
  • White Wine
  • Sparkling Wine
  • For blended drinks, use whole fruit, so you can get extra fiber, which will slow down the release of sugars and can also give your liver a boost
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    - I have a great relationship with food and can even let chocolate go bad because I simply forget I have it at home (something I wasn't able to do 10 years ago)

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    - I used to hate to cook and now absolutely love  being a private chef and a food relationship coach

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    - I’ve worked in corporate world and am now an entrepreneur

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    - I used to cry going to work because I was so miserable with my boss

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    - I moved from Russia to USA alone at the age of 15

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