Happiness is a Warm Latte

Today is national gourmet coffee day! I personally love coffee, but I stick to regular coffee- actually iced coffee- because I prefer it and it has less calories than a latte.

According to Starbucks, their grande lattes have 190 (Caffe Latte) - 440 (Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha) calories..... Want to know what your signature drink is? Check Here!

However, if it’s latte’s that you love here are a few tips to make it a “skinny” latte.
-Skip the Whipped Cream
-Use nonfat milk
-Iced drinks have less calories



According to Health Magazine, women who drink 2-3 cups of coffee a day are 15% less likely to develop depression than those who drank one cup or less.

I try limit it to one cup per day and exercise and sleep appropriate amounts to get natural energy to make it through the day. Having more than than 4 cups of coffee (or the equivalent amount of caffeine) can reduce your insulin sensitivity and put you at a higher risk of diabetes because not enough sugar is being used for energy. So like most things in life... consume in moderation.


What should you pair with your morning coffee? I recommend Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal. It comes with brown sugar, nuts, and dried fruit, so you can add as much or as little as you choose. My friend got me hooked on it and I just introduced it to my mom, who gave it the thumbs up. Oatmeal is one of the most heart healthy foods you can eat and it has a lot of fiber to keep you full longer.

A protein full breakfast is also advised. Studies show that a high protein breakfast can help you control your hunger better throughout the day and help you lose more weight. Eggs are a good source of protein, but if you are interested in something new, try making a quinoa oatmeal!

Here is a quinoa oatmeal recipe

ENJOY!