Starbucks Holiday Drinks Breakdown


Updated 12/03/07 10:54 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 52 comments

Starbucks Holiday Drinks Breakdown

When you're out running holiday errands, do you stop at Starbucks for a little pick-me-up? Let me tell you: Those cups are full of more than holiday cheer; some of the drinks pack in an amazing amount of calories and fat into a 16 ounce cup. Not surprisingly, that Eggnog Latte is the worst offender, but thankfully it doesn't come with whipped cream. Even without the extra dollop of saturated fat, Read more

Trim Calories Off 3 Wintry, Hot Beverages


Updated 12/12/11 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Reduce Calories in Hot Chocolate and Mulled Wine

I've somehow managed to trick my brain into thinking that as long as I'm eating healthy, there's still room in my diet for hot, delicious beverages — especially at this time of year when a warm drink in your hands feels heavenly. But who am I kidding, most hot bevvies are full of sugar and calories. You don't need to give up on warm sippables, just try these calorie-cutting tricks on your Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: No-Excuses Couch Workout


Updated 11/30/11 9:56 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Simple Couch Workout For Your Living Room

The most convenient fitness equipment: your couch! Check out this workout. — Fitness Warm yourself with a late-harvest soup featuring kale and pumpkin. — Fit Bottomed Girls Just how many calories are in the seasonal eggnog latte you're sipping? — Blisstree Trouble finding the right sneaker? Here's a guide by foot type. — Real Simple Hormone-enhanced chewing gum could be the next big Read more

Starbucks Holiday Drinks: Not So Cheery After All


Updated 04/05/12 12:40 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 24 comments

Calories in Starbucks Holiday Beverages

If you're heading into the closest Starbucks for a caffeinated pick-me-up, you'll notice some tasty holiday specials. These fun beverages not only bring you extra holiday cheer, but they also bring you extra calories (and lots of them). Check out the stats on these 16 ounce Grandes. Gingerbread Latte with whipped cream: 320 calories, 13 grams of fat, 50 milligrams of cholesterol, 40 grams of Read more

How to Pay Off Your Holiday Debt


Updated 02/23/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Pay Off Your Holiday Debt

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! The winter holidays have dissolved into nostalgic memories, and we haven’t had an eggnog latte in over a month. But at least one full credit card cycle after New Year’s, some of us are still carrying holiday credit card debt. It’s no fun looking forward to spring while carrying this weight, and it puts a damper on any Read more