Coffee is one of the world’s favorite beverages, yet many make it less healthy than it could be. Not because the beverages themselves are unhealthy; rather it’s all of the extra syrups, toppings and sugar that add extra calories into every sip you take at Starbucks. Still there are ways you can enjoy an beverage at Starbucks without adding on unnecessary extras like calories!

To reduce the amount of sugar you consume, simply request that your drink contain fewer pumps of syrup or switch to sugar-free variants. One traditional pump contains roughly 20 grams of added sugar – enough to surpass American Heart Association recommendations on daily added sugar consumption. Furthermore, consider ordering beverages sans syrup entirely to keep calories intake as low as possible.

One way to reduce sugar ingestion is to switch from dairy milk to nonfat or almond milk. While some may worry that switching could result in bland drinks, there are actually many delicious and flavorful varieties to choose from – even dairy alternatives like coconut or soy can further decrease calories and sugar intake!

Alternatively, for added sweetness you could consider using low-cal sweeteners like Stevia or Monk Fruit at most Starbucks and add it at their milk station.

Opting for healthier toppings like whipped cream, caramel and chocolate can help cut down on calories from your beverage. Not only are they high in fat and calories; but their digestive effects make them particularly unsuitable choices when trying to maintain a healthy diet.

Iced Passion Tango Tea offers delicious flavor while being low-cal. This herbal beverage is free from sugar, fat, and calories while still delivering a refreshing taste. If tea isn’t your cup of tea, there are several other varieties of hot and iced coffee available that don’t include additional ingredients such as milk.

Hyman recommends ordering a Protein Power Scramble at Starbucks as a quick and healthful breakfast on-the-go. This breakfast sandwich features hard-boiled egg, turkey slices, cheese, whole grain bread and an ample dose of proteins, fiber, vitamins and minerals – and she advises skipping muffins or pastries which tend to contain lots of saturated fat and sugar.