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Drinking on a diet? Those calories can add up fast

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The first rule of drinking on a diet is, don't. But if you plan to ignore Rule No. 1, ask for a gin maritini or find other ways to enjoy alcohol without letting it swamp your healthy intentions.

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The first rule of drinking on a diet is: Don't. Surely you've heard that Americans get way too many calories — and nutritionally empty calories at that — from alcohol. Yet if you plan to break that rule there are strategies for enjoying alcohol in more healthful ways.