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.
While Miller Lite is not specifically branded as a low-carb beer, this light lager is actually very low in carbohydrate content. According to USA Today, Miller Lite ranks third overall in terms of carb content, with 3.2 carbs per 12-ounce bottle.
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