Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugar cane, molasses or sugarcane juice. It has a characteristic flavor that can vary from light to dark, dry to sweet. Originally it was produced in the Caribbean islands and was imported for consumption to Europe and North America.

Is Rum Consumption Good for Health?

The amount of calories in rum depends on the type of alcohol you are drinking, as well as on how much you are drinking. Rum contains between 30 and 50 calories per ounce. However, depending on the brand and how much it is drunk, the caloric content can be higher.

Despite this fact, rum does not contain any major nutritional value. It is not a source for a particular vitamin or mineral so alcohol cannot be used as a replacement for food. According to rum manufacturers, it contains 4 calories per gram of sugar.

For its part, diet rum can contain up to 3.25 grams of sugar per ounce but if it is mixed with juice or another sweetener it can contain up to 15 grams of sugar per serving. So, if you are on a calorie-controlled diet or you have diabetes or other conditions that make it hard for you to regulate your blood sugar, you should be aware that drinking rum may affect your health.

However, there are some positive aspects of rum consumption. It can stimulate insulin output in people with diabetes, help relieve muscle pain and even prevent bacterial infection. On the other hand, it also has negative effects that must be taken into account. There is a risk of heart attacks in people who consume it regularly.

It is also commonly recognized that the following are associated with rum consumption: an increased risk of certain cancers, strokes and depression.