Love Starbucks coffee and frappes, but you’re worried about the extra calories? Want to stay fit and healthy without giving up coffee drinks? Research indicates that moderate doses of caffeine can actually improve your health and aid in weight loss. The problem is that most caffeinated drinks are loaded with sugar and harmful ingredients that mess up your metabolism, causing weight gain, insulin resistance, and upset stomach. Unless you make your own coffee, think twice before ordering a cup at your favorite bar.
Here are the best coffee choices for your waistline:
Starbucks Grande Iced Skinny Flavored Latte
This delicious beverage has the flavor of a regular latte, but with fewer calories. One serving contains 10 grams of sugar, seven grams of protein, and 80 calories, with no fat. The best part is that you can choose from many sugar-free flavored syrups, such as mint, chocolate, and hazelnut.
Light Blend Coffee Frappuccino
The Light Blend Coffee Frappuccino is made with fat-free milk, dark-roasted coffee, and ice. This foam-covered iced coffee drink has three grams of protein, 24 grams of carbs, and 110 calories per serving, making it perfect for dieters. A Tall serving has less than 90 calories, so make sure you try it out!
Burger King Seattle’s Best Coffee
Made with 100% Latin American Arabica coffee, this flavor-packed beverage ranges from 80 calories for a small serving to 140 for a large cup. Seattle’s Best Coffee is a great choice for those times when you need a quick boost of energy or crave sugary drinks.
McDonald’s Large McCafe Cappuccino
McDonald’s Large McCafe Cappuccino is a healthier alternative to the popular McCafe Mocha, which has more than 400 calories per serving. This delicious cappuccino is made with non-fat milk and contains only 13 grams of sugar and 90 calories per cup.
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