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My name is Timothy Harlan and I am both a physician and a chef. This blog is a general collection of information and random ideas on eating great food and eating healthy.

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Making Better Choices at Starbucks : Ask Dr. Gourmet

FrappuccinoQ: I’m afraid I’m hopelessly dependent on my once/twice daily “Grande, double-blended, half regular/half light base, Mocha Frappuccino.” This addiction of mine seriously hampers any weight loss efforts I attempt though I do try to make other wise food/drink choices. What can I do?

A: This has certainly become an issue for many people. Many Starbucks coffee drinks contain a lot of calories and can really derail your weight loss efforts. Their web site reports your coffee at 380 calories and 15 grams of fat (a whopping 9 grams of saturated fat). You’re right that this is a lot of calories, especially when you have two a day at 760 calories total. Making Better Choices at Starbucks

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