Whether you’re celebrating Oktoberfest or just the chill in the air, it’s beer-drinking weather. But chugging a pint is hardly a low-calorie endeavor. Here, four nutritionists offer up suggestions for healthier brews.
Kombrewcha
65 calories (12 ounces)
“It’s significantly lower in calories than most beers,” nutritionist Shira Lenchewski, MS, RD, says of the kombucha-ale hybrid that’s gluten-free and has just 2 percent alcohol.
$14.99 for a four-pack at Whole Foods Market, wholefoodsmarket.com
Michelob Ultra
95 calories (12 ounces)
“[It] contains fewer than 3 grams of carbohydrates,” says Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, and founder of F-Factor Nutrition. “Other light beers contain nearly twice as much.”
$12.99 for a six-pack at Key Food, keyfood.com
Green’s Lager
244 calories (16.9 ounces)
“Gluten-free beer can reduce the risk of inflammation in the body,” says culinary nutritionist Tricia Williams of Food Matters NYC. “Plus, this one is delish.”
$6.99 for a 16.9-ounce bottle at Whole Foods Market
Guinness
155 calories (14.9 ounces)
“It’s not too high in calories, and loaded in antioxidants and iron so it’s nutrient dense,” says Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN, of Real Nutrition NYC.
$2 per can at Trader Joe’s, traderjoes.com