Making healthier choices now means celebrating more holidays with your family later, and you won't be missing out, just modifying.

As the holiday season approaches, Louisiana comes alive with an array of traditional treats and indulgent dishes that make it stand out as a haven for food enthusiasts. However, amidst the allure of Louisiana's festive spread, health-conscious individuals might find it challenging to stay on track with their fitness or health journey.

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Our holiday season is unlike any other because it starts in October with Halloween and doesn't wrap up until after Mardi Gras in February or March depending on where it falls that year. So while everyone else is starting their New Year's resolutions we are still indulging in all things sugar and fried. This means being tempted by unhealthy desserts, drinks, and meals is unavoidable for almost half the year.

Good news for those of you trying to watch your sugar intake this holiday season, you can still get a festive coffee at Starbucks, here is your healthy holiday coffee guide.

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How To Order All 5 Starbucks Holiday Drinks On A Fitness Journey

Gingerbread Chai Latte

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If you order it as is it has 360 Calories and 45 grams of sugar. With these modifications, it will only be 140 calories.

How to order:

  • Grande hot/iced Latte
  • Sub almond milk
  • 1 pump gingerbread
  • 2 pumps chai
  • Cinnamon powder
  • If you want it sweeter add a pump or two or sugar free vanilla

Chestnut Praline Latte

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If you order as is it has 330 calories and 38 grams of sugar. Order it like this to get it down to 150 calories.

How to Order:

  • Grande Hot Latte
  • Sub Almond milk
  • 2 pumps of chestnut praline
  • 2 pumps sugar free vanilla

Peppermint Mocha

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If you order as it it has 440 calories with 54 grams of sugar. The modified version is 150 calories.

How To Order:

  • Grande Hot Latte
  • Sub almond milk
  • 1 pump peppermint
  • 1 pump mocha
  • 2 pumps sugar free vanilla

Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte

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This is already lower in calories compared to the other holiday drinks. But you can make these modifications when you order to bring it from 150 with 27 grams of sugar to 110 calories.

How To Order:

  • Grande Iced latte
  • Sub almond milk
  • 2 pumps of sugar cookie
  • 1 pump sugar-free vanilla
  • Cinnamon powder

Caramel Brulee Latte

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If you order as is it has 440 Calories with 48 grams of sugar. Order it this way to bring it to 210 calories.

How To Order:

  • Grande Latte
  • Sub almond milk
  • 2 pumps caramel brulee
  • 2 pumps sugar free vanilla

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