![]() ![]() Most of its customers find the Starbucks prices as reasonable considering the delectable quality of its beverages, as well as the wide range of choices. In fact, it's widely considered as the pioneer and leader in the so-called second wave coffee that popularized darkly roasted coffee in the mainstream. The coffee company, after all, has nearly 23,800 coffeehouses worldwide so it's no surprise that it's among the largest of its kind. com.The Starbucks brand is so famous that it has become synonymous with iced coffee beverages in North America, Europe, and Asia. com: Do you have as much weight loss wiggle room as you believe choosing this breakfast option at Starbucks?Īuthor: Michael Moody Fitness with nutrition facts from Starbucks. Do your homework and choose the best items ahead of time instead of choosing when in a rush. Ultimately, your health (and weight) depend on a balance of protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, phytonutrients, and more. While I understand the need to grab something quick in the morning, don’t fool yourself into thinking that the amount of calories and protein make up the total equation. Consequently, you really won’t have any wiggle room for those days that you really indulge (like holidays and special occasions). What happens when you add 50 extra calories, twice the amount of sodium, and 12-24 grams of extra fat per meal (instead of 3-6 grams of fat), though? You might not realize that this subtle flexibility could be the reason why you’ve gained 1 lb of weight per year….for the last 20 years.Īs the book Compound Effect explains, 50 extra calories and 12 extra grams of fat becomes troublesome when the pattern continues for every meal (not just breakfast) over the course of time. If your healthy goal is only 350-450 calories and 20-25 grams of protein per meal, maybe you’re not doing too bad. Each sandwich is just a little “more and above” than what’s recommended for a healthy lifestyle (not just weight loss). Surprisingly, though, these choices are deceptively more dangerous than you think. Perhaps we’re being unfair to Starbucks….especially in comparison to other fast food competitors (i.e. Personal Trainer Wisdom: I think we see a glowing trend among these Starbucks breakfast items: high amount of calories, fat, and sodium adequate amount of protein and very little fiber. Spicy Chorizo, Monterey Jack & Egg Breakfast SandwichĬalories 500, Fat (g) 30, Fiber (g) 3, Protein 26, Sodium 860 (mg) Slow-Roasted Ham, Swiss & Egg Breakfast SandwichĬalories 450, Fat (g) 22, Fiber (g) 1, Protein 24, Sodium 790 (mg) Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Breakfast SandwichĬalories 500, Fat (g) 28, Fiber (g) 1, Protein 15, Sodium 920 (mg)Ĭalories 410, Fat (g) 18, Fiber (g) 2, Protein 21, Sodium 780 (mg) Stay away from these choices if you’re trying to tighten not stretch the waistline of your pants.Ĭalories 450, Fat (g) 22, Fiber (g) 1, Protein 26, Sodium 1160 (mg)ĭouble-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg SandwichĬalories 490, Fat (g) 27, Fiber (g) 1, Protein 21, Sodium 910 (mg) Unfortunately, many of the breakfast choices at Starbucks may reverse their (and your) weight loss efforts. Not surprisingly, most of my personal training clients are incredibly busy and must resort to whatever’s most available for breakfast.
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