“Good for you” is a stretch, but cold brew is less acidic and easier on the stomach and teeth. ~ 0-2 grams of sugar (<1 teaspoon) depending on milk and added raw sugar. Sprinkle in some cinnamon if you want a dash of sweet, and/or add 1 packet of “Sugar in the Raw” if you have to, which is about 1 teaspoon. And as a health and nutrition coach/author, whose goal is to help fabulous folks feel and function at their optimum, reduce inflammation, promote healthy skin, and educate men and women on natural weight loss, I will never recommend the regular version.Ĭold Brew or Ice Coffee ASK FOR THIS: “Grande cold brew please.” #better4ucoldbrew OPTIONAL ADD-INS: It’s sugar juice, with concentrated flavors, processed stevia and sugar. It tastes like a light Asian milk tea drink I guess.īottom line. They keep the stevia sweetened fruit juice and freeze dried strawberries. The infamous #PinkDrink is simply ordering the “Strawberry Acai Refresher” (on the menu), but instead of using water, you ask for coconut milk. If you don’t know about the “ Pink Drink”, then here’s the lowdown that pretty much flooded Instagram months ago (and still going). Wait… what is the Pink Drink from Starbucks? Pink Drink Makeover ASK FOR THIS: “Grande, passion fruit tea UNSWEETENED, with a splash of coconut (or almond) milk and a small scoop of freeze dried strawberries (from the Strawberry Acai Refresher) please.” #pinkdrinkmakeover If this sounds like you, a great way to wean yourself from these foods, is finding cleaner and healthier alternatives (like the ones listed below). We did NOT put any Frappuccino options on here. Why? We’re not a fan of the ingredients in their syrups (even in the ‘light’ low-cal version). Most of my clients and students are extremely driven and focused on cleaning up and getting rid of ALL processed foods because they are either working towards a weight loss goal, OR have food allergies. Give it a try! The more you remove excessively sugar-loaded beverages and food, the more you’ll crave ‘cleaner’ foods. WARNING: If you are used to high-sweet, high-salt foods, our Healthy Starbucks Drink menu may taste NEW & DIFFERENT (aka – not so sweet). So how do you order at Starbucks if you are trying to live #hellahealthy? – you know…keep that skin looking right, lower blood pressure, decrease chances of diabetes, thrive at a healthy weight, stay cute n’ fly? See below for a quick hack guide. That’s almost my daily sugar allowance in one freakin cup. STARBUCKS FAVORITES – Sugar Nutrition Facts And to give you a visual: about 4.2 grams of sugar = 1 teaspoon. Our liver and muscles absorb whatever sugar it can, and the rest? Well let’s just say it gets stored as excess in unwanted places.Īccording to the American Heart Association, we should keep our daily sugar intake under 100 calories a day (that’s about 9 teaspoons for men, and 6 teaspoons for women) PER DAY FOLKS. Overloading our system with loads of processed sugar, already predigested in a smooth, “gulpable” drink, means that it will hit our bloodstream fast and furious. Instead, you/we are sitting on our asses – either at our desk, in our cars, or right there at a Starbucks table. We created a Healthy Starbucks Drink secret menu because my personal pet-peeve with Starbucks has a lot to do with how loaded their cups are with PROCESSED SUGAR! If you’re like us, you are not going on 26 mile runs right after your sip of blended coffee. #STAYWOKE Is Processed Sugar Holding You Back? TIP: If you appreciate cleaner bathrooms, Starbucks is a pretty safe & clean way to go. Couple that with a few stretches and jumping jacks and I’d say that’s a solid effort to maintain your movement goals on the road. Graham and I just got back from a long road trip from San Francisco, to Portland, to Seattle and back, and YES Starbucks was a frequent stop for potty breaks. We love that you’re on every corner, but your menu isn’t all that #hellahealthy! Don’t freak out, we created a special secret menu full of healthy Starbucks drinks to share with all of you (including a # PinkDrink Makeover)!
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