Liquid calories can really add up! You may be surprised at what some drink calories equal in food. Check out how your favorite drinks stack up and how you can swap them out for healthier options: Morning Coffee Break
My favorite! 16 oz. Flavored Café Latte with Whole Milk = 365 calories = 1 slice pepperoni pizza. Instead, switch to a 12 oz. skim milk latte and sweeten with splenda and a dash of cinnamon (120 calories).
Lunchtime Drink
12 oz cola = 140 calories = 1 Chocolate Chip Cookie. Instead, switch to diet cola or flavored diet seltzer water (0 calories).
Evening Cocktail
Vodka and cranberry juice = 250 calories = Regular MacDonald’s Fries. Instead, try a glass of red wine (100 calories).
8 oz hot chocolate = 200 calories = 1 snack size bag of Doritos. Instead, try flavored caffeine free tea (0 calories).
Total calories saved = 715 = apple + small bowl of cereal w/ skim milk + chicken salad w/ light dressing + 80 calorie snack bar + Light Turkey Wrap
Wow! When you chose your calories wisely your meals can be healthy and fulfilling. Swap out a few of your high calorie drinks for low cal alternatives and bring on the whole grains, fruits, and healthy meats!
