By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. Provided by: Johns Hopkins University

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Coffee House Temptations By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Posted Tue, Jun 19, 2007, 9:41 am PDT

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  • 1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jun 19, 2007, 10:35 am PDT

    But, biscotti are icky! In my humble opinion, at least

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  • 2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jun 19, 2007, 2:22 pm PDT

    Not if you dunk them in your coffee! Then biscotti are great!

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  • 3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jun 19, 2007, 2:22 pm PDT

    Not if you dunk them in your coffee! Then biscotti are great!

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  • 4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 7:42 am PDT

    I believe the sugar in most coffee shop items is more than enough. One teaspoon of sugar is about 5 grams, most snacks have 5 to 15 teaspoons per serving! That does not include the white flour and starch that your body will process as more sugar. The brain will confuse hunger with a need for more sugar, so you eat when you aren't hungry, just looking for the rush.

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  • 5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 9:42 am PDT

    Bagels, particularly multigrain bagels, have less calories and therefore may be a better option. Just don't use too much butter or cream cheese! Even better, bring your own snacks with you. For example, a low fat cereal bar or a homemade muffin. You'll also save money because baked goods in most coffee chains tend to be overpriced!

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  • 6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 9:48 am PDT

    Bagels, particularly multigrain bagels, have less calories and therefore may be a better option. Just don't use too much butter or cream cheese! Even better, bring your own snacks with you. For example, a low fat cereal bar or a homemade muffin. You'll also save money because baked goods in most coffee chains tend to be overpriced!

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  • 7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 10:30 am PDT

    A better cheaper drink at Starbucks that packs no fat and calories is green tea. Starbucks has the Tazo brand which is one of the best tasting green tea available. Last year at Starbucks, I only paid .44 cents for a cup. Also, I feel a bicotti is still too fatty and calorie dense. I suggest you skip the sweet baked goods totally.

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  • 8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 10:30 pm PDT

    Don't give up your cappuchino just yet. Try ordering a Cafe Latte, with non-fat milk (it is actually much better than the regular milk and the natural sugar in the milk tastes sweet enough) and then sprinkle just a little cocoa powder on top of the froth and a shake of cinnamon and it tastes great!!!

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  • 9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 10:32 pm PDT

    Scone? Instead of a high calorie scone, at Starbucks try ordering their "Low-fat Oat fruit scone". It's delicious, low in fat and full of fiber. Enjoy with you non-fat latte.

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  • 10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Jun 21, 2007, 11:19 am PDT

    i read in internet that cinnamon can lower sugar in your system. can you confirm this claim?

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  • 11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Jun 21, 2007, 3:18 pm PDT

    that's amazing! i did'nt know that thanks!

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  • 12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Jun 22, 2007, 9:12 am PDT

    What is a 'biscotti'?

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  • 13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Jun 30, 2007, 6:18 pm PDT

    I can say that the calories I take in, I do not burn all of it off. I try not to go out to coffee houses too much. But today we had Chinese food, and Dairy Queen. I wish society would pay attention to products like VEMMA. The Most Complete Nutritional Program. www.myvemma.com/RobsOnlineGiftShop

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  • 14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 5:08 pm PDT

    what about having one slimfast a day

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  • 15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 5:20 pm PDT

    i love my cappuchino, but you can't have to many of them. but they are good to the last drop , so are the biscotti. when target first opened i caught myself wanting to have a cappuchino before i went home everyday, but we that was a no,no.

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