Stress, work, kids, life...they happen. But, when it's time to unwind and have a drink, what does the low carb, low calorie, dieter drink to avoid destroying hard-earned weight loss and exercise efforts?

Here is a cool compilation of tasty beverages with explainations on their unique benefits and drawbacks. Check it out; "The pinnacle, not surprisingly, is red wine. Research has supported time and again the impressive polyphenol power of red wine.

Another bonus with red? Resveratrol – that super antioxidant, able to combat cancer and reduce signs of aging, among other feats.

Any red (other than port) offers high antioxidant power with somewhere around 3-5 grams of carbs, however differences exist even in this top tier of Primal imbibing. Research has demonstrated that organic red wine boasts higher antioxidant and resveratrol content as well as lower OTA mycotoxin contamination (a common red wine contaminant defined by the European Scientific Committee for Food as “having carcinogenic, nephrotoxic, teratogenic, immunotoxic, and probably neurotoxic effects.”).

The same research showed that basic table wine had less antioxidant power than Controlled Denomination of Origin brands. In terms of USDA ORAC value research (PDF), Cabernet trumped red table varieties (5034 versus 3873 units per 100 grams), but red in general trumped white. Go for richer, higher quality reds, and seek out organic if you can."

Wood aged spirits such as Whiskey, Brandy, Scotch, and Cognac have zero carbs, are high in antioxidants, and fight insulin sensitivity with it's agave component. White wines and light beers have health promoting polyphenols but, are not so great in the way of carbs and cals., while "bottom shelf" spirits such as Vodka, Gin, and Clear Rum basically support vascular health and are carb free.

Check out the rest of the report at Mark's Daily Apple.