Installment #5: Starbucks (Kristen please don’t come after me in my sleep)
Starbucks is one of the biggest coffee franchises in America today. They have their share of tasty drinks, but most come not only with a hefty price tag, but are also calorie laden. Don’t drink your calories! Research shows that our bodies do not register calories from fluids, meaning that the amount of calories your drink contains has no effect on your satiety level. Starbucks is smart though, and will adapt to your healthy lifestyle by making their beverages in low-fat versions, just ask!
Best Beverage
Café Misto with Skim milk (grande)
Caloric Value: 70 calories, 0g fat
Choosing low-fat or skim milk and no cream will instantly cut your calories in half. Whole milk and skim milk have the same amount of protein, yet 1 cup of whole milk contains 160 calories and 5g of fat versus skim milk which contains 80 calories and 0g fat.
Worst Beverage
Strawberries & Cream Frappucino (grande)
Caloric Value: 570 calories, 15g fat
This drink contains as many calories as a slice of pizza. Instead of ordering regular frappucinos, opt for the light, blended versions, for a savings of over 400 calories.
hehe, you’re telling me my runs barely burn off my expensive coffee drinks?! The good news is that regular coffee only has 2 calories and wakes you up more anyways!