Check this out:
· Peppermint Mocha = 470 cals, 61 g carbs, 22 g fat
· Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino = 470 cals, 74 g carbs, 13 g fat
· Eggnog (without alcohol) = 350 cals, 34 g carbs, 19 g fat
· Hot Chocolate = 480 cals, 70 g carbs, 20 g fat
Just by looking at the numbers above, you’d think you’re eating an entire meal….Yet many of us can slug these down in just a few minutes without even thinking about it!
· Peppermint Mocha = 470 cals, 61 g carbs, 22 g fat
· Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino = 470 cals, 74 g carbs, 13 g fat
· Eggnog (without alcohol) = 350 cals, 34 g carbs, 19 g fat
· Hot Chocolate = 480 cals, 70 g carbs, 20 g fat
Just by looking at the numbers above, you’d think you’re eating an entire meal….Yet many of us can slug these down in just a few minutes without even thinking about it!
And…. Because there’s relatively low (if any) fiber in your drinks, your blood sugar and insulin levels will spike very quickly.
Your challenge this week is to be aware of how many calories your drinks actually have in them before you say bottoms up.
Your challenge this week is to be aware of how many calories your drinks actually have in them before you say bottoms up.
Alcoholic drinks can really pack a calorie punch also.
Let’s commit to eating our calories rather than drinking them.
Sure, the occasional holiday drink is ok, but let’s not make a habit of it!
Choose a healthy alternative instead.
Here are a few ideas: dailyburn.com/life/recipes/holiday-drinks-recipes
Sure, the occasional holiday drink is ok, but let’s not make a habit of it!
Choose a healthy alternative instead.
Here are a few ideas: dailyburn.com/life/recipes/holiday-drinks-recipes
Are you IN for our Holiday Drink Challenge!?
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