Hey, How Many Carbs in this Latte?
When did it happen that a plain ole cuppa Joe (zero carbs, zero calories) morphed into a white chocolate mocha with whipped cream — with 58 carbs, 510 calories for a “medium” 16 oz? Yikes! Coffee shops have become places filled with land mines waiting to explode in the bodies of diet-conscious customers. Splurges that used to be reserved for very special desserts have become everyday morning experiences for anyone within sight of one of these coffee stores, from the multi-national chains to the small local cafes. What Are All These Coffee Drinks? Yes, you can still get a plain cup of coffee at any coffee store. Or you can get fancy roasts, flavored coffees, and custom blends from all over the world. From a nutritional point of view, whether you’re talking about mocha java or Maxwell House, this is still just coffee, with negligible calories and carbohydrate. The fancy drinks that are making so much money for the coffee chains such as Starbucks are not just made from coffee, they are m
