Warm Up! The Health Benefits (And Pitfalls) Of 5 Fall Drinks

Monday, October 24, 2011 Warm Up! A Look At The Health Benefits (And Pitfalls) Of 5 Fall Drinks As the temperatures drop, there's nothing like curling up with a warm beverage. And fortunately, many of our favorite fall drinks also have nutritional benefits, with possible powers to ward off cancer, defeat free radicals and even help provide the day's value of protein, says American Dietetic spokesperson Debbi Beauvais, a registered dietitian based in Rochester, N.Y. Just be mindful of what you drink -- some beverages are innocuous at the heart, but can become calorie bombs when you add cream, sugar and flavorings, she said. Check out health benefits -- and potential nutritional pitfalls -- of five common warm drinks. 10 Exercises For Toned Abs Car Accidents More Dangerous For Women, Study Finds 6 Reasons To Work Out With Your Pet How To Talk To Your Doctor About Your Weight BLOG POSTS Russell Bishop: Satisfaction Now Or Satisfaction Later -- Which One Is It? True gratification is neither immediate nor is it delayed. True gratification is an odd combination of both, an ongoing experience of fulfillment that combines what is in front of you with your larger aspirations in life. Michael Feigin, M.S., C.S.C.S.: The 5 S's of Gym Etiquette I wanted to know what you all thought were the most offensive breaches of gym etiquette. The answers came in fast and angry. Margaret Paul, Ph.D.: Are You Making These 4 Life Mistakes? I was brought up and programmed to believe in a number of ideas that have turned out to be untrue. These false beliefs led me to make various life and relationship mistakes. Cheryl Forberg, RD: How to Cook Like a 'Biggest Loser' After 12 seasons with the show, I've learned that our contestants, like most Americans, are very busy people. As a professional chef and registered dietitian, I am able to suggest BL-friendly menus and recipes that are easy to prepare.

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