Decisions, Decisions

Along with early evening darkness and chilly weather, the scents of cinnamon, ginger and peppermint are ever so present.   Whether it’s an afternoon pick-me-up, meeting with a friend or a way to warm up, hot beverages (in new red cups!) seem to be abundant! 

In the chart below, I’ve tried to simplify nutritional information on some holiday beverages to help you make wise choices next time you’re in line at Starbucks. 

Beverage	Tall, 2% Milk, & Whipped Cream		Tall, Skim Milk & No Whipped Cream
	Calories	Fat (g)	Calories	Fat (g)
Peppermint Mocha	290	13	180	2
Skinny Peppermint Mocha	N/A		100	1
Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha	410	15	300	4
Eggnog Latte	370	17	350	15
Caramel Brule Latte	340	11	240	0
Gingerbread Latte	260	11	150	0

If you’re ordering as-is, the Gingerbread Latte is the best option.  If you don’t mind opting for skim milk and no whip, the Skinny Peppermint Mocha is the drink for you.  Note that I’ve selected to provide information for the “tall” size as opposed to others- the role of portion sizing in healthy eating is immense! Always try to keep that in mind!

Enjoy and keep warm! J