When researchers examined whether selenium had any effect on skin cancer, they found something unexpected: People who took as little as 200 mcg of selenium per day for more than 7 years had a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
According to USA Today, this light lager contains 95 calories and 5 grams of carbs per 12-oounce serving. Amstel Light also has a much lower alcohol content at 3.5 percent per volume compared to other low-carb options, which typically offer between 4.2 percent and 4.5 percent alcohol content.
Pure spirits like whiskey, brandy, cognac, vodka, tequila contain zero carbs and they are all fine on low carb. However, avoid sugar-sweetened drinks. Note that the popular drink Gin & Tonic is full of sugar, 16 grams â a common mistake on low carb. Switch to vodka, soda water and lime instead, and youâll have zero carbs. The worst option of all is to mix alcohol with soda or juice, this will be a sugar bomb. Alcopops / wine coolers