Yes you read that right keto Kenya fans , we are here to help you make dieting fun by guiding you on the best drinks out there.
Surprisingly there are many keto friendly drinks out there close to 80% of alcoholic drinks are keto friendly.
But hold your horses because reality is, the majority of us enjoy a drink from time to time, and being on a low carb eating plan or following a low carb way of life, doesn’t mean you have to kiss you social life goodbye. So no matter what your poison is, this guide to low carb alcohol has got you covered! From the carbs in beer, to the carbs in wine, to the carbs in mixed drinks, here’s everything you need to know about keto alcohol, so you can choose your drinks wisely and stay on low carb track!

Low carb alcohol options
- Liquor, such as Tequila, Gin, Vodka, Whiskey. On the rocks, neat, with a diet soda or seltzer: 0 grams of carbs per shot.
- Red Wine, such as Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah all have under 4 carbs per 5 oz glass.
- White Wine, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc have right around 3 carbs per 5 oz.
- Champagne. A 5 oz glass contains only 2 carbs.
- Beer, : 1.80 carbs,to 3.20 carbs.
Now lets dive in further as you know there’s more carbs i alcohol than just these simple drinks
Low Carb Wine
Believe it or not keto kenyans wine is relatively low carb ranging from between 3-4 g of carbs per glass
Here the issue is not the red or white wines just the ultra sweet variety
FOR A 5OZ SERVING THE BEST LOW CARB WINES ARE :
- Merlot: 122 calories, 3.69 carbs
- Pinot Noir: 121 calories, 3.40 carbs
- Cabernet Sauvignon: 122 calories, 3.83 carbs
- Syrah: 122 calories, 3.79 carbs
- Zinfandel: 129 calories, 4.20 carbs
FOR A 5OZ SERVING THE BEST WHITE WINES ARE:
- Chardonnay: 123 calories, 3.18 carbs
- Pinot Gris: 122 calories, 3.03 carbs
- Sauvignon Blanc: 119 calories, 3.01 carbs
WINES WITH HIGHER NUMBER OF CARBS ARE:
- Burgundy: 127 calories, 5.46 carbs
- Riesling: 118 calories, 5.54 carbs
- Dessert Wines. A few types of dessert wines are Sherry and Muscat… typical serving size for these is 3.5 oz, which will run you are 165 calories, 14.10 carbs
- Fortified Wines. Fortified wines have a distilled spirit (like brandy) added to them. They tend to be much sweeter—a few varieties are Port, Sherry, Marsala and Vermouth.
Low Carb Liquor (KETO KENYA)
Straight liquor typically has no carbs, or a nominal amount. Order low carb alcohol neat or on the rocks
FOR LOW CARB LIQUOR THE FOLLOWING HAVE NO CARBS:
- Tequila: 96 calories, no carbs
- Gin: 110 calories, no carbs
- Rum: 110 calories, no carbs
- Vodka: 110 calories, no carbs
- Whiskey: 110 calories, no carbs
Wondering why there’s no carbs chemistry buffs can tell you The reason you have no carbs in gin, no carbs in tequila, and no carbs in rum is due the fermentation process, which essentially converts carbohydrates into ethyl alcohol via yeast enzymes.
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