Coffee Drink Calories!

Specialty coffee drinks are like a dessert, not something you should consume on a daily basis unless you give them the caloric respect they deserve.

How much damage can your favorite coffee drink do in additional calories added to your diet? The fancier the drink, the fancier the calories - especially when you opt for the whipped topping.  An extra 200 calories a day can add up to 21 extra pounds added to your body per year!

If you can't give up your daily gourmet guzzle, know what calories you are adding to your body before you make your decision on which coffee drink to purchase. You don't need to give up your favorite coffee drink, but just adjust your coffee order to make it more calorie conscious.

Try the following tips to make your next coffee drink more guilt-free:

Black Coffee - It is not the coffee that makes you gain weight, but all the extras that go in the drink. A medium-size regular cup of coffee has about 10 calories and 0 grams of sugar. You can control how much of those extras you put in your coffee. So order a black coffee and ask for the extras on the side and pour them in yourself.

Whipping Cream - By saying NO to whipped cream, you can reduce your calories of the drink about 80 to 130 calories. This will also reduce the fat content of your drink by about 8 to 12 grams.

Sweeteners - Request that they use a calorie-free sweetener like Sweet'N Low, Splenda, or Equal instead of sugar.

Sugar-Free Syrup - Usually the coffee shop will have some sugar-free syrups. The sugar-free syrup adds no additional calories or fat to your drink.

Chocolate - A tablespoon of chocolate syrup is 50 calories. Some coffee drinks with chocolate contain as much as 1/4 cup (1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons = 200 calories). A light version of chocolate syrup gives you about 1/2 the calories.

Milk - Use reduced fat or skim milk instead of cream when ordering your drink. You can save up to 140 calories by using this in your coffee drinks.
 

Check out my many Diet Recipes and also the Food Nutritional Value Chart that shows fat grams, fiber grams, and calorie that I have collected (includes many recipes from my main web site that I have adapted). Unless otherwise noted, I've included in each of the following recipes: Fat Grams, Calorie Counts, and Weight Watcher points.

Check out the following great articles to help you with your diet:

Determine Your Body Mass Index (BMI)

Diet Recipe Index

Dieting Hints & Tips

Food Labels 101

Food Nutritional Value Chart

How To Eat Out On A Diet or How To Survive Without Blowing Your Diet!

Identify A Calorie Goal

Juicing For Weight Loss

Linda's Diet Statement

Making Sense of Portion Sizes - Portion Control Secrets

Menopause and Weight Gain

Sugar: The Natural Sweetener - Only 15 Calories Per Teaspoon!

What About Exercise? Calories Burned Per Minute of Exercise By Weight

caffe (espresso) - a small cup of very strong coffee, i.e., espresso

caffe Americano - American-style coffee, but stronger; weaker than espresso and served in a large cup.

caffe doppio - double espresso

caffe freddo - iced coffee

caffe Hag - decaffeinated coffee

caffe latte - hot milk mixed with coffee and served in a glass for breakfast.

caffe macchiato - espresso "stained" with a drop of steamed milk: small version of a cappuccino.

caffe marocchino - espresso with a dash of hot milk and cacao powder.

cappuccino - espresso infused with steamed milk and drunk in the morning, but never after lunch or dinner.

granita di caffe con panna - frozen, iced beverage (similar to a slush, but ice shavings make it authentic) and topped with whipped cream.

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Coffee - Java Talk - Learn all about the history of coffee, how to taste coffee, and making coffee.

Coffee Drink Calories - How much damage can your favorite coffee drink do in additional calories added to your diet? The fancier the drink, the fancier the calories - especially when you opt for the whipped topping.  An extra 200 calories a day can add up to 21 extra pounds added to your body per year!

Espresso Machines - Learn about the different Styles for Different Homes.

How To Store Coffee Beans - Coffee bean's two greatest enemies are air and moisture. Ideally, coffee should be ground, brewed, and consumed quickly to obtain the best flavor.

How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee - A great dining experience deserves great coffee!

How To Use a French Press - The most popular coffee maker in Europe and Australia is the classy French Press. Also known as the plunger pot, coffee press, or press-pot. This stylish coffee maker is making in-roads in America, and coffee addicts swear by it.

How To Use A Moka Pot - A Moka Pot is an Italian steam-based stovetop espresso maker that produces a dark coffee almost as strong as that from a conventional espresso maker. Sometimes called the poor man’s espresso and also known as stove-top espresso.

Irish Coffee - It might sound like an ancient recipe, but Irish coffee was a 20th Century invention. Learn the history of this spirited coffee and how it’s made. Also check out the easy-to-make authentic recipe.

Tea - Drink to your Health - Whether it's drunk hot or cold, did you know that tea is one of the best things you can drink?