The Skinny Latte...Not So Skinny

The Starbucks Skinny Latte, a huge trend since its 2010 debut but is it really that skinny?

Being a loyal Starbucks patron and Skinny Latte addict, finding out how healthy it really turned out to be was a mission. 

Taking its Dietary Facts directly from Starbucks.com

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (16 fl oz)

Calories 120	Calories from Fat 0
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Sugars 16g
Protein 12g
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 40% Iron 0%
Caffeine 150mg**
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Each caffeine value is an approximate value.

as they say on their website "the proof is in the pudding" it is true it is a skinnier version of a latte, but it has no nutritional value and quite frankly leaves you quite unfulfilled. By substituting skim milk instead of whole milk you are cutting calories but its the whole milk that actually fills you up, thus decreasing your hunger in between breakfast in lunch. Consuming these skinny lattes you find yourself more inclined to snack or eat thus practically canceling out the cutting of calories. When in doubt at Starbucks, always go for Iced Green Tea, its a sure thing.