http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.html times health forum thread - Interesting non-alcoholic drinks? Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:51:04 +0000 http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlThe best G&T substitute is chilled tonic water (can be the slimline version if you want) with a splash of agnostura bitters (pink gin fame). Now that really tastes like a serious drink!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlWed, 09 Jan 2008 19:51:04 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlThanks for all the suggestions. The imaginary G&T is already a favourite but now I've got some ideas to add a bit of variety. Still missing my wine but the 6lbs I have lost since the New Year are good compensation!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlTue, 08 Jan 2008 20:33:26 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlHi Valerie, I like the sound of that imaginary gin and tonic. I think I'll have one when I get back home from work tonight. Angushttp://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlTue, 08 Jan 2008 17:56:21 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlI am drinking diet ginger beer with lime. It is tasty and spicy, however you can't really drink much of it and it is quite fizzy. If in doubt a nice cup of peppermint tea - good for the digestion.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlMon, 07 Jan 2008 19:58:18 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlI find that slimline tonic, in a tall crystal glass with lots of ice and slice of lime or lemon works for me. I can imagine the gin.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlMon, 07 Jan 2008 18:10:23 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlI found mulled cranberry juice almost as nice as mulled wine. And a little splash of elderflower cordial or lime makes fruit juice (mango & passion-fruit? grape? apple?) and sparkling water 'spritzers' taste more grown up. But it's not just the drink taste. From the sound of it, you're also using wine as a post work de-stressor, so you may need to get that de-stress effect from a walk round the block before you get home from work? For foul-weather days you could add in a...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlMon, 07 Jan 2008 13:04:19 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlAh red bush tea , there is one flavoured with vanilla which tastes alittle sweet but has no sugar.I add skimmed milkhttp://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlSun, 06 Jan 2008 22:40:29 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlno sorry, i can't agree - what could possibly be better than a nice glass of red wine?? anyway it's good for you as well, it's supposed to be good for the memory (i remember reading this a few months ago, so it must work), good for the heart and anti-ageing as well they say (you can't tell that i am really 103 can you so it must work!) there you go you see i have talked myself into one!! cheers ...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlSun, 06 Jan 2008 10:22:37 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlHi Ella, Tesco no added sugar cranberry drink is very good - quite a grown up 'dry' flavour to it, no sparkle and if served in a tall glass over lots of ice, you can fool yourself that it's almost as good as a glass of wine! Watch out for the Ocean Spray light - still loads of sugar and, of course, calories. Vivien...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlSun, 06 Jan 2008 05:37:18 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlElla, you can't beat a nice cup of Earl Grey tea! Make sure it's Twining though. Regards, Grudfuttle.http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlSun, 06 Jan 2008 04:51:39 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlAme - spring water and fruit juice drink - about 40 calories for 100ml. This is something I drink with meals as a teetotaler rather than fizzy, sweet drinks or dull fruit juice. It isn't too sweet and is slightly sparkling, rather than gassy. Also much cheaper than wine!http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlSun, 06 Jan 2008 04:21:14 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlHaving decided on a healthier lifestyle for 2008 I'm trying to cut down on the relaxing glass of wine or beer while cooking dinner after a hard day's work. The problem is I just don't find soft drinks very tasty. Does anyone have any good alternatives which are not calorie-laden or too gassy?...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/34_52_0.htmlSat, 05 Jan 2008 16:30:43 +0000