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Is there anything better on a summer day than a Starbucks' Java Chip Frappuccino? At 650 calories and 25 grams of fat, a nonfat latte at just 160 calories might be better. Just for comparison, a McDonald's Big Mac has 50 fewer calories than that Java Chip Frap. Starbucks knows what you want. Enter the new low-fat versions of Starbucks' Frappuccino beverages--Coffee Frappuccino, Mocha Frappuccino, and Caramel Frappuccino, reports The Associated Press.
A cup of black coffee has a meager 10 calories. Add in all the good stuff and suddenly you're drinking an entire meal's worth of calories and fat. Yes, coffee can be very fattening. The Motley Fool cites a survey by Yankelovich Monitor that shows 42 percent of Americans are reducing fat from their diets, and 33 percent say they buy low-calorie products. Now Starbucks has climbed aboard the low-fat bandwagon. The new light Fraps have knocked off between 30 percent to 40 percent of the calories from the original versions thanks to the sugar substitute Splenda. The original Caramel Frappuccino with whipped cream has 430 calories and 16 grams of fat. The new Light Caramel Frappuccino without whipped cream has 180 calories and 1.5 grams of fat.
Here's the good news: You don't have to give up lattes to live healthier. Diane Javelli, a clinical dietitian with the University of Washington in Seattle, told AP the drinks aren't all bad. They do contain protein, calcium, and vitamin D, but she does recommend people limit themselves to the smaller size and just a few drinks a week.
A cup of black coffee has a meager 10 calories. Add in all the good stuff and suddenly you're drinking an entire meal's worth of calories and fat. Yes, coffee can be very fattening. The Motley Fool cites a survey by Yankelovich Monitor that shows 42 percent of Americans are reducing fat from their diets, and 33 percent say they buy low-calorie products. Now Starbucks has climbed aboard the low-fat bandwagon. The new light Fraps have knocked off between 30 percent to 40 percent of the calories from the original versions thanks to the sugar substitute Splenda. The original Caramel Frappuccino with whipped cream has 430 calories and 16 grams of fat. The new Light Caramel Frappuccino without whipped cream has 180 calories and 1.5 grams of fat.
Here's the good news: You don't have to give up lattes to live healthier. Diane Javelli, a clinical dietitian with the University of Washington in Seattle, told AP the drinks aren't all bad. They do contain protein, calcium, and vitamin D, but she does recommend people limit themselves to the smaller size and just a few drinks a week.
