15 Fast-Food Breakfasts Nutritionists Would Never Recommend
Starbucks: Pistachio Coffee Frappuccino with Whole Milk (Grande)
Calories: 380
Sodium: 280 mg
Carbs: 58 g (0 g fiber, 56 g sugar)
If Caitlin Self could choose one thing to never, ever have for breakfast, it’s a Starbucks specialty drink – and we can’t even blame her for it.
This Pistachio Coffee, for example, gives you more than twice the daily recommended level of sugar; can you even imagine? What’s worse, Starbucks has been advertising this type of beverage as a breakfast option more than once, thus tricking customers into believing it’s fairly healthy.
In reality, the only thing you’ll get is an insane spike in blood sugar levels, a sugar crush that leaves you beyond tired; in the long run, you may even start suffering from digestive problems, since the last thing your body needs after waking up is 56 grams of refined sugars.
In 2021, we know more about nutrition and how our bodies process different foods than ever. Ironically, though, our world is so full of unhealthy temptations that staying on the right track seems like a losing battle from the start.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
If you start with baby steps and take each change one day at a time, you can create a balanced lifestyle that satisfies your nutritional needs and your taste buds. It may feel difficult at first, especially if you’re used to eating fast food or the pandemic life has made you adopt a chaotic meal schedule – but it’s so, so worth it in the long run!
Not sure where to start? Here at Wellness Captain, we’re dedicated to helping our friends (including you!) achieve a better lifestyle through simple, accessible tips and techniques.
Our posts below may give you the valuable information you need to figure out which common foods are actually good (or bad) for your health:
- 7 Common Foods That Might Devastate Your Blood Pressure
- Coffee Vs. Tea: Which One Is Healthier for You?
- 7 Worst Foods You Can Eat for Diabetes (+ Healthy Alternatives)
Lastly, if you have any tips and tricks on your journey to stay healthy (such as how you avoid unhealthy cravings or your weight loss eating schedule), please share them in a comment section. This way, we can help each other thrive and stay healthy along with our loved ones – because we all deserve it, right?
