Presented by Truly Spiked & Sparkling (NAPS)—If you're like most Americans, according to recent Gallup polls, you want to lose weight, be fit and eat right. Only about one in four people, however, is seriously working toward that goal. One problem, manysay, is keeping to a health and fitness resolution while out on the town. In fact, 45 percent of drinkers told a Harris poll that following a wellness routine makesit hard to be social because events often revolve around sugar-spiked, high-calorie food and drink. Fortunately, you can balance better choices and enjoyment—and even the occasional cocktail—when you try Truly Spiked & Sparkling and these six tips. Six Suggestions A few simple steps can help you maintain both your fitness goals and yoursociallife. Don't party hungry. Eat something filling butlow in fat and calories, such as fruit or fresh vegetables, before you go out to dinneror a party. Drink to your health. Also, fill up on water before you go out. While out, remember,you'relesslikely to overeat after you've had food with a high water con- tent, such as soup, according to a study from Pennsylvania State University. Think small. At the party or buffet, use a small plate. Less will look like more and you won't be as tempted to over- indulge. At a restaurant, think about getting two appetizers instead of an appetizer and main dish. Eat only food you really like. Why waste calories on the stuff that’s just so-so? Take your time. Eat slowly and mindfully. Savor eachbite. Know your drink options. There’s now a bubblyalternative to wine, light beer and cocktails that won't get in the way of your resolution. One such drink is Truly Spiked & Sparkling, a spiked sparkling water with just 5 You can haveaneffervescent evening without high-calorie food and drink. percent ABV, 100 calories, one gram of sugars and two gramsof carbs per serving. ‘There are noartificial flavors or sweeteners and it comes in five styles: Colima Lime, Pomegranate, Grapefruit & Pomelo, Sicilian Blood Orange and Lemon & Yuzu. Eachstyle is available in packs of six 12-ounce bottles or a variety 12-pack in both cans andbottles. While refreshing on its own, Truly Spiked & Sparkling can also be a delicious addition to many cocktail recipes, such as this twist on a traditional Negroni: Truly Bitter % oz Campari(or equivalent) % oz Triple Sec (or gin) Juice from 1 lemonor orange wedge 5 oz. Truly Spiked & Sparkling Grapefruit & Pomelo Orangeor grapefruit wedge or twist as garnish Combine Campari, Triple Sec and juice from a fresh squeezed lemon wedge in a rocks glass over a single larger ice cube. Top off with Truly Spiked & Sparkling Grapefruit & Pomelo. Add orange or grapefruit wedge or twist for garnish. Learn More For further facts, including where to find these sparkling drinks, go to www. trulyspikedsparkling.com.
