Choose Tequila for Health Concious Drinking

Today is National Tequila Day, where we celebrate this popular liquor made from the blue agave plant. Kick off your weekend by celebrating with a little salt and lime, or make a tequila-based drink like a Margarita, Paloma, or tequila sunrise! 

Tequila has a long history, and for good reason. It is considered the healthiest of alcohols to consume!

Here are reasons why tequila is the best choice for a health-conscious drink:

1. Low in calories –  a shot of tequila only has about 65 calories, making it one of the most low-calorie options when drinking, Compare this to a glass of white wine at 160 calories.
2. Low in sugar – Tequila is made from blue agave nectar and has a naturally sweet flavor. That eliminates the need for sugary mixers, which is where calories and carbs really tally up. 
3. Gluten free – pure, 100% agave tequila is made from just that – the blue agave succulent plant. Agave is a fruit, and in tequila there is no trace of wheat or barley.
4. No carbs – thanks to the special distillation process.
5. Does not give you a hangover –  Yes, you heard right! Quality, 100% agave tequila does not cause hangover. Why? One of the biggest contributors to your hangovers is the presence of fermentation products known as congeners. Quality tequila made from 100% blue agave has fewer of these congeners, making it an ideal elixir. However, that is if you drink in moderation. If you are drinking tequila in excess, then there is a higher probability that you will not feel well the next day.
6. No spike in blood sugar – the sugars found in agave are simple sugars, so they break down easily in your body. There is a component in tequila that can break down dietary fat, which helps lower LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol levels.  
7. Aids digestion – The agave plant used to make the drink contains high levels of inulin, which helps the digestive system by growing good bacteria, making tequila an ideal digestif. That means taking a shot of tequila after a big dinner can aid in digestion!