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Monday, March 21, 2011

Not All is Lost

          Although there are countless drinks out there that are nothing more than diabetes in a cup, not all is lost for those who enjoy having something to wash down their meals every now and then.Unfortunately, many healthy drinks that taste good can be tough on the wallet; however, there are some surprisingly healthy drinks that can be picked up from local restaurants for relatively little. Among these are, Starbucks – Espresso, Einstein Bros Bagels – Medium Iced Latte, McDonald’s - Small Nonfat Latte (shocking I know), and Seattle’s Best - Small Nonfat Chai Latte. So, Next time your thirsty and want to stop for a drink that wont slowly kill you, consider these five fast food miracles:



"Starbucks – Espresso
Counterintuitive as it may seem, an espresso from Starbucks actually has less caffeine than a cup of Joe. With only 75 milligrams of caffeine per cup, this brew gives you a kick compared to the 260-milligram jolt you’d get from a tall coffee. How so? It all boils down to caffeine per ounce. Ounce per ounce, espresso does have more caffeine than coffee, roughly 75 milligrams versus 22 milligrams. But because that cup of java is 12 times bigger, its caffeine really adds up.
Jamba Juice – Probiotic Fruit & Yogurt Blends
Jamba Juice just made your smoothie even healthier. Their Probiotic Fruit & Yogurt Blends pack a probiotic boost to improve digestion and bolster your immune system. Made with nonfat yogurt, soymilk, and whole fruit, they’re available in three good-for-you flavors: strawberry, mango, or blueberry. One 16-ounce smoothie boasts roughly 15% each of your daily dose of calcium and iron, half of your day’s vitamin C, and 2 to 3 grams of filling fiber for 230 to 250 calories.
Einstein Bros Bagels – Medium Iced Latte
Craving something cool and caffeinated? A medium iced latte fromEinstein Bros Bagels hits the spot. Ask for yours with nonfat milk and you’ll shave off some serious fat and calories - and get 16 ounces of refreshment for a surprisingly low 60 calories and zero grams of fat. You’ll also score a quarter of your day’s calcium and 7 grams of high-quality protein.
McDonald’s - Small Nonfat Latte
Among its dizzying array of coffee drinks, frappes, shakes, and smoothies, McDonald’s serves up a winner. Its small, 12-ounce, nonfat latte packs as much calcium and protein as you’d get from a glass of milk, all for only 90 calories and zero grams of fat. Pair it with a Fruit and Maple Oatmeal for a hearty breakfast or an order of Apple Dippers with Low-fat Carmel Dip for a satisfying snack.
Seattle’s Best - Small Nonfat Chai Latte
One of the best nutrition bargains at Seattle’s Best is a tea drink. For only 140 calories and zero fat grams you can walk away with a chai latte that’s way skinnier than the competition. And if you don’t do dairy, you can still drink up. This spicy elixir is also available in a 150-calorie soy version. Did we mention that each variety packs 20% of your daily calcium, too?"
-Chuka Obiofuma  ''I always blog about scandals, except for when I don't"

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