The Seven Worst Winter Drinks
November 28th, 2008
I never really thought much about winter drinks in terms of how much sugar was in them but recently decided to look at the nutrition information on my favorite drink, Milo. I really had no idea it was so high in sugar, needless to say I have cut back my drinks significantly!
The following article is a handy guide listing the worst winter drinks. As always, moderation is the key. I see nothing wrong with indulging every now and then but you need to continue exercising and eating healthy food.
It’s almost holiday party time, and that means tray upon tray of tantalizing, steaming winter beverages. From after-dinner Irish coffee to mulled wine by the fireside and all the rich new winter offerings at your local coffee shop, this season is rife with opportunities to curl up with a warm drink. But watch what you’re guzzling; most of winter’s most popular drinks are full of cream and sugar and have unappetizing calorie counts. Here’s a countdown of the season’s worst offenders.
7. Irish Coffee: Spiking an innocent cup of black coffee with alcohol and cream will ratchet up the drink’s unhealthiness. One shot of Bailey’s Irish Cream contains 94 calories and 5.8 grams of fat, according to thedailyplate.com, and you can multiply that by however many shots it’ll take to keep you, well, warm. Double it for a nice big mug of coffee, and you’re talking 188 calories and nearly 12 grams of fat.
6. Chai Tea Latte: This spice-laden seasonal favorite is chockfull of the sugar and milk used to flavor the tea. A grande chai latte from the café chain Cosi has 191 calories and 3 grams of fat; a grande Starbucks chai latte has 250 calories and 35 grams of fat.
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