Carbs, Calories, and Coffee Drinks

When did it happen that a plain ole cuppa Joe (zero carbs, zero calories) morphed into a White Chocolate Mocha with whipped cream (58 g 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 many of us. Here's how to find your way around your local coffee joint and keep the carbs and calories low.

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