Wednesday, November 7, 2012

STARBUCKS FESTIVE FALL DRINKS: WHICH TO SKIP AND WHICH TO SIP


It's hard to resist the Fall-friendly drinks from Starbucks. While steering clear of its pumpkin spice latte is essential for someone trying to cut back on sugar, there are plenty of other delicious drinks that toast the season. Check out which picks are best to skip and which you should have in your next order. 

Instead of
16 oz. White Chocolate Mocha: Espresso with white-chocolate-flavored sauce and steamed milk, topped with sweetened whipped cream: 470 calories
Go For
16 oz. Skinny Vanilla Latte: Rich, full-bodied espresso blended with creamy steamed milk and vanilla syrup: 120 calories
Calories Saved
350

Instead of
16 oz. Caramel Apple Spice: Steamed, freshly pressed apple juice and cinnamon syrup. Topped with sweetened whipped cream and caramel drizzle: 360 calories
Go For
16 oz. Steamed Apple Juice: Freshly steamed 100-percent pressed apple juice (not from concentrate): 220 calories
Calories Saved
140
  
Instead of
16 oz. Pumpkin Spice Latte: Espresso, pumpkin-flavored syrup and steamed milk. Topped with sweetened whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices: 380 calories
Go For
16 oz. Caffé Misto: Brewed coffee and steamed milk topped with ground cinnamon: 110 calories
Calories Saved
270
  
Instead of
16 oz. Cinnamon Dolce Latte: Espresso with steamed milk and cinnamon-dolce-flavored syrup. Topped with sweetened whipped cream and cinnamon dolce topping: 330 calories
Go For
16 oz. Nonfat Tazo Chai Tea Latte: Black tea blended with steamed milk and spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and black pepper: 210 calories
Calories Saved
120

Original article: From Fitsugar 

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