Baby, It's Cold Outside: it's winter and what better way to warm
up than with a nice, sweet, hot beverage? But instead of large coffees or
cappuccinos with lots of fat from cream/milk, sugar and calories... try sipping
on teas for a tasty and low calorie alternative with added health
benefits! Teas have phytochemicals that protect the body and fight infection
during the flu/cold season and there are so many tasty options to choose from.
It's a win -win! -make it really yummy and add lemon juice, real honey and/or
cinnamon for taste and added health benefits!
As far as tea is concerned, I've added a few of my faves in the
photos to use as a reference...
Also, take a look at the nutritional facts of the drinks and
compare them to an entire breakfast you could have eaten by Jimmy Dean DELIGHTS
for an example!
*remember, it's easy to consume a lot of extra calories and pack
on pounds during winter/holiday months with drinks from Starbucks, etc. so just
try to be more mindful to eat your calories and not drink them.
If you don't like tea, (however I encourage you to try a couple) go "skinny"
and choose a smaller size beverage with sugar free syrups and fat free milk.
**Don't forget about the infused water and the sugar free drink
mixes to add to your water.
Caramel Frappuccino: 16 oz.
Total Fat: 15g
Calories: 420
Total Carbohydrate: 67g
Sugars: 66g
Caramel Macchiato: 16 oz.
Total Fat: 7g
Calories: 250
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Sugars: 33g
Toasted White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino: 16oz.
Total Fat: 20g
Calories: 430
Total Carbohydrate: 57g
Sugars: 56g
Delights Applewood Smoke Chicken Sausage:
Total Fat: 9g
Total Carbohydrate: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 3g
Protein: 17g
Delights Turkey Sausage:
Total Fat: 8g
Total Carbohydrate: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 3g
Protein: 17g
Last Minute Look: For example: Ginger may Significantly Reduce Menstrual Pain, Lower Cholesterol Levels, Help Treat Chronic Indigestion, Treat Many Forms of Nausea, May Improve Brain Function and Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease.
Turmeric has long been known in ancient times to help with the healing of skin. The naturally occurring enzymes in this spice can help to cleanse, speed healing, and promote proper growth of the skin. I add it to my food ALL the time, it's one of favorites!!
The Orange & Cinnamon Spice tea has "Rooibos". Rooibos tea functions as both an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant, protecting your cells from damage by free radicals and reducing inflammation. it’s used to treat the following: “conditions of the heart and blood vessels including ‘hardening of the arteries’ (atherosclerosis), high cholesterol, heart disease, and circulation problems… diabetes, cataracts, hay fever, peptic ulcer, schizophrenia, inflammation, asthma, gout, viral infections, chronic fatigue syndrome. Also aids in Digestion.
St. John's wort is another agent found in some teas that I love. And per WebMD: Millions of people view St. John's wort as an alternative or natural treatment for depression.
Lemon Balm is another fave! It is not only super yummy but you can grow it, buy it in liquid form from Whole Foods or just get it in your tea! Lemon Balm contains chemicals that seem to have a sedative, calming effects. It has also been used to reduce the growth of some viruses.
Again, these are just a few of my favorite things! Try them all, now, GO!! ;)
