Low Fat & Low Calorie Options At The Coffee Shop

By Karyn Lewis


Most people fail to calculate the amount of fat and calories found in many drinks featured at a coffee shop. They may be packing on the pounds without realizing that their morning double latte is what is causing most of it. They may be paying attention to the foods they eat but many drinks you can get from a coffee shop will have plenty of calories in them.

You don't have to give up going to the coffee shop though in order to get control of the situation. Many of the coffee shops out there understand that people want delicious drinks that won't have so many calories associated with them. Many of them offer low fat and low calorie options.

You may find that going back to regular coffee is a good option. You can use low fat creamer and sugar substitutes if you don't enjoy drinking it black. Many of us like to try out the many items that the coffee shop offers though. As a result we have gotten away from the basics of regular coffee. It may be time to try it out again.

You will find though that many coffee shops offer delicious premium coffee. It is going to be much better than what you can make on your own at home. They may have some specialty blends they offer as well so you can get some variety. Ask about low fat creamers and sugar substitutes so that you can still have something that tastes good to drink. Very few people enjoy their coffee plain.

One of the easiest ways to cut back on the calories in your order at the coffee shop though is to not ask for the additional syrups for flavoring. They can really add some numbers to the overall intake that you are getting. Sure, they make your drink taste great but after a while you won't miss them. It is just going to take a while to get used to the taste of the basics again. Some places do offer sugar free syrups but they often have plenty of carbs in them so watch out.

Of course the amount of times you place an order at the coffee shop matters too. If you drop in before work, on your morning and afternoon break, and at lunch you may need to cut back. While the coffee shop owner will really like it, you may find it isn't the healthiest of choices for you.

Cutting down the size of the drink you get can also help you to cut calories. Businesses have a way of enticing you to get a larger size due to the price only being a little different. This gives the consumer the idea that the largest size is going to be the best value for them. Yet it should be a good sacrifice to give up that value in order to maintain your figure.

Definitely find out what is going into the drinks you enjoy ordering at a coffee shop. Chances are you will be really surprised when you find out what the total fat and calories involved are. Ask the employees to offer you some good suggestions to make changes. They will be glad to do so in order to keep you as a customer.