Your favorite fall drinks healthified

Nutritionists offer advice on modifying seasonal drinks.

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In a Nutshell It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎶 At long last, Starbucks — and every other coffee shop — has dropped its fall menu, which is full of delicious seasonal drinks. The only issue (that I've noticed) is that they're all typically high in fat, sugar, and calories. *womp* We asked nutritionists to share some simple swaps and tips to make your favorite fall drink healthier without sacrificing taste! Check out their recommendations below. • 9 herbs and spices that help fight inflammation • 10 foods this nutritionist eats to support a healthy gut • Signs and symptoms of liver failure Cheers, Morgan Mandriota Newsletter Editor, Healthline

Written by Morgan Mandriota September 11, 2024 • 3 min read

what's got us buzzing Nutritionists share how to healthify sweet seasonal drinks If you haven't already seen, Starbucks has brought back a bunch of classic seasonal favorites and introduced some new drinks to its 2024 fall menu. Here's the nutritional value for a few of the most popular items on the list: Pumpkin Spice Latte: 390 calories, 14 grams (g) fat, 50 g sugar Apple Crisp Oat Milk Frappuccino: 420 calories, 15 g fat, 70 g carbs, 60 g sugar Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew: 250 calories, 12 g fat, 31 g sugar Hot Apple Crisp Oat Milk Macchiato: 320 calories, 10 g fat, 29 g sugar Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte: 460 calories, 17 g fat, 66 g sugar Iced Apple Crisp Oat Milk Shaken Espresso: 180 calories, 4.5 g fat, 21 g sugar These numbers range depending on the size of the drink you order, too. Let's be clear: Enjoying one here and there is A-OK. It's the regular (multiple times a week) consumption of these drinks that can potentially be cause for concern. You may want to avoid these drinks altogether if you have prediabetes or a chronic health condition that may affect your sugar intake.️ If you're looking to cut down on added sugars or modify the drink so it's even just a little bit healthier, we've got you covered. Consider these nutritionist-backed tips when making your next coffee shop stop:️ Decline the whipped cream. Skip the pumpkin spice or caramel-flavored sauces and drizzles. Order a smaller drink. Swap out nondairy milk (which usually has added sugar and ingredients) for whole milk. Request one pump of syrup instead of two. healthier Starbucks drinks to try instead

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Thanks for reading! What's your favorite seasonal drink? Do you modify it in any way or just enjoy it as is? Tell us at wellnesswire@healthline.com. (We may use your name and response in an upcoming newsletter.)

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