Best & Worst Cold Drink at Starbucks

You see, while coffee has been proven time and time again to pack a laundry list of health benefits consumed in the right dose, coffee drinks are simply overflowing with sugar and excess calories and fat. It's a subtle difference on the menu, but a big one when it comes to your weight loss success. And Starbucks isn't above pulling this trick. To help you navigate the choppy waters of their iced coffee menu, we found the best and worst chilled drinks they offer.

Drink This!

Iced Caffè Latte, 16 fl oz, grande, 2% milk

Calories	130
Fat	4.5 g
Saturated Fat	2.5 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Carbs	13 g
Sugar	11 g
Protein	8 g

Not That!

Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino with Whip, 24 fl oz, Venti, whole milk

Calories	600
Fat	20 g
Saturated Fat	12 g
Trans Fat	0.5 g
Carbs	101 g
Sugar	99 g
Protein	6 g

While a plain 'ol iced coffee takes the crown as the best drink for maintaining your figure, it's, well, boring. Your next best bet is a latte with 2% milk. The small amount of extra fat you'll get from choosing 2% over skim will help keep you full in addition to helping your body absorb valuable fat-soluble vitamins. The Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino, on the other hand, offers a glut of sugar that will send your blood sugar level soaring. Sprinkle cinnamon in your iced latte for a natural hint of sweetness and spend those saved calories elsewhere.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e