Steaming Liquids

So the weather is cooling fast, and suddenly our bodies are dictating that a trip to the coffee shop is more comforting than to the smoothie joint.....yes, winter is here (for those of us in the desert, this is a hugely exciting time of year!). While I'm all about embracing those hot, steaming cups of deliciousness, I think it's important to know what you're ordering. While a double caramel mocha with an extra shot and whipped cream might sound delicious, it might be wise to consider the fact that not only will it push you into a high spinning orbit fueled by sugar and caffeine (!), but it's also got enough calories to replace a meal....and yet none of the nutrition.

SO......what is my point? I don't recommend denying yourself your long-named-indulgence which comes in the form of a hot steaming drink, but I do suggest acknowledging that whether you're someone who is trying to prevent the pounds from creeping on, or someone who is desperate not to drop any more dress sizes, this 'drink' is an intravenous nutritional-bypass, and really doesn't help your aim to fuel your body and keep it healthy.

Enjoy every sip, but don't let it take the place of nourishing foods, and remember that hot teas are a delicious way of embracing the warm comfort of a hot drink without the calorie-impact of most coffee-creations.

In short, keep the feel-good-factor high, and the drink-size low!