Some of the most popular holiday drinks are loaded with calories.
But Loyola University Health System registered dietitian Brooke Schantz says there are simple ways to limit the damage. Here is her advice for how to enjoy five popular holiday drinks:
Eggnog (8 oz.) Calories: 343. Total fat: 19 g. Healthy solution: Buy a reduced-fat version or make your own eggnog using egg whites.
Hot Chocolate (12 oz., with whole milk and whipped cream). Calories: 310. Total fat: 16 g. Healthy solution: Use non-fat milk and skip the whipped cream and marshmallows.
Peppermint Mocha (16 oz., with 2 percent milk, and whipped cream). Calories: 400. Total fat: 15 g. Healthy solution: Add 1 tablespoon of Coffee-mate seasonal flavor peppermint mocha to your cup of joe instead.
Pumpkin Spice Latte (16 oz., with 2 percent milk, and whipped cream). Calories: 380 Total fat: 13 g. Healthy solution - order a smaller size and sip slowly.
Champagne (8 oz.). 156 calories. Toast in the New Year in moderation. The more you drink, the higher the calorie count, and the more likely you will be to overindulge in food.
"It's okay to treat yourself to your favorite holiday drink," Schantz. "But try to do it in a way that won't bust your waistline."