Extra calories can come from the holidays.Special holiday drinks at coffee shops can have a lot of calories.Be aware of what you're consuming if you want to reduce your calories.Limit the amount of alcohol you drink, and ask for reduced fat or diet mixers when possible.You can get through the holidays without drinking high calories beverages.
Step 1: Before selecting a drink, read labels carefully.
When buying ingredients for holiday drinks or pre made drinks in the grocery store, make sure to check the labels.You don't want to drink drinks that have a lot of calories and sugar.Eggnog and specialty coffee drinks are made with milk.You should read the labels when selecting milk.You can save a lot of calories by drinking 1% or skim milk.Don't drink beverages that contain artificial sugars.A lot of calories can be found in things like corn syrup, honey, and fruit juice concentrate.You should read the calories per serving.The per serving amount is what it will appear that a drink only has a small amount of calories.A closer inspection will show that there are more than one serving in a bottle.
Step 2: Coffee shops have special holiday drinks.
Coffee shops have specialty drinks.A nice treat to get you in the spirit of the season is to drink a peppermint latte.These drinks can have a lot of calories.Learn how to cut calories when ordering specialty coffee drinks.You can ask for skim milk.The coffee shop has different sizes.Extra flavoring, such as syrups, should not be used.
Step 3: You can drink water with your meals.
Specialty holiday drinks can be tempting to drink during meal times.Specialty cocktails may be served at restaurants or your friends may serve a holiday drink.Drink water with your meals.Water can fill you up and prevent you from snacking on holiday treats.If it's difficult to do, remember that 8 ounces of eggnog has over 340 calories.
Step 4: You might be able to order a child's size of holiday beverages.
It is possible to get a child's size when ordering specialty holiday beverages.It is possible to have a small treat without having a lot of calories.Adults may not be allowed to order a child's size.Simply order the smallest size or half of a serving.If you ordered 4 ounces of eggnog instead of 8 ounces, you could add skim milk or water to thin it out and bring it up to eight ounces.
Step 5: Don't drink large amounts of alcoholic beverages.
Specialty cocktails are usually served at parties.When it comes to calories, things like eggnog, cocktails, and mulled wine tend to be heavy on calories.Don't drink more than 1 or 2 drinks at events.If you drink in moderation, you will be able to cut back on calories.
Step 6: When possible, ask for alcoholic drinks that are low in calories.
You can still drink alcohol during the holiday season.Lower calories, healthier holiday drinks are what you should focus on.Try to order drinks with less calories.Diet sodas or tonic waters are low in calories.It's a good idea to order something like a gin and tonic or rum and diet coke.Light beers and ciders can be ordered when possible.Cocktails such as cosmopolitans, mojitos and apple martinis have a lower calories count.Alcohol has 7 calories per gram, almost as much as fat.4 calories per gram is the amount of calories in the food.Even a cocktail that only contains alcohol will be high in calories.
Step 7: It is a good idea to have a meal before a party.
You will have less room for drinks if you're full from good food.It is a good idea to have a healthy meal made up of fruits, vegetables, and whole wheats.It will help you stay away from alcohol.It will make you less likely to eat too much.It's important to keep you full with the help ofProtein.It's a good idea to eat fish, poultry, eggs, and low-fat cheeses.If you get hungry at the party, eat some fruits and vegetables.
Step 8: Drink regular wine instead of mulled wine.
A holiday staple is wine.Extra calories can be found due to the added sugar.You can have a single glass of wine.Regular wine has less calories and sugar.
Step 9: Use 1% or skim milk.
Eggnog is a holiday staple, but is filled with heavy cream, eggs, sugar, and other calories.A glass of eggnog has over 300 calories.If you like to make your own eggnog, using 1% or skim milk over cream can greatly reduce the calories in the drink while still allowing you to indulge in a holiday tradition.Egg substitute can be used when making eggnog at home.If you don't make your own eggnog, you can get a glass of 1% or skim milk or water with a small portion.If you want to thin out the eggnog, add milk or water.Eggnog can help you cut calories.
Step 10: The coffee shops have whipped cream.
If you order a holiday latte, skip the whipped cream.Adding whipped cream to your drink isn't necessary.Extra calories are added by it.
Step 11: Drink liquors with diet soda.
It's okay to have a drink at a party.This will help you relax and enjoy the season.Diet mixers can help you cut calories.If you want a diet ginger-ale, try a whiskey and diet.
Step 12: Light beers are good to drink.
Go for a light beer if you want a beer at the party.Light beers taste similar to regular beers but have less calories.