Are You A Coffee Drinker? Think Again

Beware!!!

A recent study broke down the calorie count of popular coffeehouse beverages. Well, the bad news is, blended beverages (anything other than straight coffee or tea) normally packed with 200 calories or more -- this would be very scary for those who are very conscious with their body figures because drinking blended coffee daily could add 20 pounds to your body weight.

Most of these calories come from sweetened drinks like soda and juice, but blended coffeehouse drinks contribute, too. Imagine cappuccinos, lattes, frappes, smoothies (anything where the barista blends something into your drink).


Good news is, if you are really addicted to coffee drinking, there's no need to ditch your daily coffee jaunt completely. In fact, your coffee may have health benefits. But make smart choices. Better off, drink brewed coffee or tea with added milk and sugar and you're looking at only about 60 calories a serving. Less calorie is bounded on a little skim milk and sugar by your own hand than the coffeehouse prep. And if you really really have to do the blended thing, order the smallest size available; settle for the "lighter" versions.

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