Starbucks’ Refreshers rank as healthiest holiday coffee drinks

By Lauren WardThe holiday season is the perfect time of year to enjoy a cup of coffee, whether you’re settling into a coffee shop armchair and catching up with friends, or pulling into a drive-thru for a quick reprieve while running errands.& Fast food restaurants have pulled out the stops when it comes to winter-inspired flavors this year. Hers looked at the largest U.S. fast-food chains with exclusive holiday drink menus and ranked them from “healthiest” to least healthy.& There’s quite a range when it comes to sugar and fat content, which can help you prioritize which drinks become your holiday go-tos and which ones you may want to reserve for a “treat yourself” moment.We looked at four types of nutritional data to rank 24 different holiday drinks:Calories: Some holiday drinks definitely have calories that are “snack-sized,” while others have as many as a full meal without many nutrients.  Sugar: Research shows that consuming excessive amounts of sugar can lead to health conditions like prediabetes, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and depression. Keeping an eye on your overall intake throughout the holidays could help you feel your best. Fat: Fats play an important role in absorbing certain vitamins, but moderation is...