Sunday, 25 November 2018

The Most Fattening Holiday Drinks of All Time

Splurging on red cups full of cocoa while you shop and sipping festive cocktails at parties can get anyone in the holiday spirit, but drink with caution. The comforting, seasonal drinks we all love can wreak havoc on your diet and turn you into a serious Scrooge when you step on the scale.


Eggnog
Calorie count: 340-435

At least one glass of creamy eggnog is essential during the holiday season—but you might want to cap it at that one. The thick drink packs a hefty calorie count. One cup can contain upwards of 400, plus anywhere from 20 to 30 grams of fat. It's made with egg yolks, sugar, milk and cream, after all.

Peppermint Mocha
Calorie count: 240–540

Chocolate and mint can make your morning coffee exponentially more enjoyable, but that candy cane flavor comes at a cost. A grande peppermint mocha from Starbucks has 18 grams of fat and a whopping 68 grams of sugar. Ho ho holy cow.

Hot Buttered Rum
Calorie count: 220–350

The name alone sounds insanely decadent, and one look at the ingredients proves that it is: brown sugar, rum, warm spices, and—yep—butter. Our hot buttered rum recipe takes it a step further by throwing vanilla ice cream into the mix, but not matter how you serve it, this is one indulgent treat.

Pumpkin Spice Latté
Calorie count: 210–470

While the PSL isn't horribly unhealthy at certain chains, the mania-inducing seasonal drink isn't great for your waistline anywhere. It's super sweet and often doesn't contain any real pumpkin, so you may as well be drinking a pumpkin spice milkshake.

Hot Cocoa
Calorie count: 170–420

There's nothing better to warm you up after walking in a winter wonderland, though too much hot chocolate could cause you to resemble the round snowmen out there. The frothy drink is already high in sugar, and whipped cream and marshmallow toppers don't help. Pro tip: Powdered hot cocoa mixes are significantly lower in sodium and sugar.

Spiked Cider
Calorie count: 140–300

Happily, sipping on spiked apple cider next to a crackling fire isn't the worst thing you can do. Apple cider itself contains tons of sugar, so watch your intake, but there's no fattening dairy to be found here. And while a glug of rum will add calories, it will also help warm you up.

Mulled Wine
Calorie count: 125–250

You can count on outdoor holiday markets to be flowing with this stuff, and we're glad to know that glüwein isn't a huge calorie culprit. A typical glass of red wine has about 125 calories, and mulled wine flavorings like spices, honey, and citrus don't add much reason for guilt.

Hot Toddy
Calorie count: 140–180

Brandy, scotch, or bourbon mixed with hot water, honey, lemon, and cinnamon is really more of a cold remedy than an indulgent holiday treat, right? Toast to your health and drink your fill of hot toddies this season!
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Article source: https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/g24278896/most-fattening-holiday-drinks-cocktails/



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