Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice...

If you're anything like me and the millions of other patrons you love a seasonal latte. Pumpkin Spice, Mint Mocha and lets not forget Cinnamon and Nutmeg flavored drinks. By the end of September one whiff of an autumn drink makes me nostalgic and reminiscent of the good old day. However, by November the holiday pounds begin to sneak up.

#DidYouKnow that one 16oz flavored latte can range from 260 calories to 380 depending on your love for dairy like whole milk or it's city cousin whip cream. Nearly half of a food spending is used on food outside of the home. That includes fancy coffee houses (and the not so fancy ones). There are ways to enjoy your coffee indulgence without the guilt. Having calorie information available at restaurants would be ideal for combating the weight gain grinch. The average person should only consume between 1600-2000 calories per day. Using 15% of your daily calorie supply on one drink probably isn't such a good idea.

Here are some tips:

1. Order a regular cafe latte sans whip cream. A 16 oz cup is. Only 130 calories! It gives you your coffee fix minus the scale shocking pounds.

2. Drink green tea instead. It gives you that same bolt of energy as coffee plus it has antioxidants.

3. If you just absolutely must have a Pumpkin Latte pair it with at least thirty minutes of exercise. These days exercise can be really fun and can include almost anything conducted at a moderate pace.

4. Know how many calories you're drinking. If the nutrition information isn't posted on the menu ASK for it. Take charge of your health and your dollar. As a patron you have a right to know!

For more information on ways to take charge and take action visit:
Www.yourethecure.org