Coffee Drinks- Rethink your drink

Rethink your drink

I don't know if you have all heard me rant about my absolute love for coffee. I don't think I am someone who necessarily NEEDS it, but I truly enjoy a nice warm cup o joe <3. I noticed many people who order drinks at major coffee companies tend to get what tastes the best, I mean who doesn't want a nice yummy sugary drink? The downside is the HIGH amount of calories, fat, and sugar in these drinks. Sometimes I don't think people realize exactly how many calories they are ingesting in just one small drink. Here are little tips to think about before your next trip to the coffee shop.
Grande White Chocolate Mocha Calories 470!!!!!!!
Calories from Fat 170
Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 240mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 59g
Protein 15g

This white chocolate mocha has more sugar than you should have in a whole day. If you were thinking to have any fruit, or any dairy later in the day you have already exceeded the DRA (daily recommended allowance). For UNDER 470 calories you can have a BUNCH more that will satisfy your body and give it the nutrients it needs. You can enjoy 1/2 c. oatmeal(140) a banana(105) a nonfat yogurt(80) AND a skinny latte(130). ALL of these add up to ONLY 455 calories! Instead of starting your morning off with something high in calories and lacking nutrients, opt for a healthier choice.

Skinny Vanilla Latte Calories 130
Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg 2%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 17g
Protein 12g

SMART COFFEE CHOICES
1. Black coffee
2. Cafe Americano (espresso and water)
3. Coffee with no calorie sweetener and some non fat milk
4. Coffee with sugar free syrup and some milk or soy milk
5. Nonfat latte (this should be a treat not an everyday choice)
6. Nonfat latte with sugar free syrup

WAYS TO MAKE YOUR DRINK NUTRITION FRIENDLY:
1. Order a smaller drink
2. Order a drink with non-fat milk.
3. Skip the whip
4. Order sugar free syrup