Your Daily Starbucks and Dutch Bros is sabotaging your health!
- Gym Leader Brant
- May 13
- 3 min read
Let’s talk about something sweet… but not in a good way.
Let’s assume you’re doing your best. Trying to make better food choices. Maybe even exercising. But then you swing by Dutch Bros or Starbucks and grab your favorite blended “coffee” drink to kickstart the morning. Feels like a treat, right?
Well…That treat could be silently sabotaging your entire day. And if it becomes a daily habit you could inadvertently become pre-diabetic because of it. 😟
Might as well be drinking Ice Cream with Maple Syrup
🚨 Sugar Bomb in a Cup
Here’s what most people don’t realize:
That 16-oz caramel-whatever-blended-frothy-delight isn’t just “a coffee” — it’s a dessert in disguise. And if you’re overweight or insulin-resistant, it’s hitting your bloodstream like a freight train.
Here’s what happens:
🩸 Massive glucose spike – Your blood sugar shoots straight up like a rocket.
🧠 Insulin dumps hard – Your body panics and releases a flood of insulin to bring sugar levels down.
🍽️ Next meal? Still high! – You eat lunch, but because insulin is already jacked… your glucose stays high.
😴 Afternoon crash incoming – Now you’re tired, foggy, and craving carbs again. Repeat cycle.
🤯 What Does That Actually Do?
It doesn’t just mess with your energy. It slows down fat loss, increases inflammation, and throws off your hormones all day.
🧁 You store more fat
🔥 Your body stays inflamed
🧠 You get brain fog
😵💫 You feel hungry again sooner
🛏️ You’re drained by 3pm wondering “what happened?”
And this isn’t just once in a while. For many people, this is every. single. morning.
🤔 “But It’s Just Coffee, Right?”
Let’s break it down.
Here’s the average blended flavored drink from Dutch Bros or Starbucks:
350–600+ calories
45–75g of sugar (that’s like 12–18 teaspoons!)
No fiber. No protein. Just syrup, milk, ice, and regret.
This isn’t a morning pick-me-up.
It’s a metabolic punch to the pancreas. 🥊
☀️ What Should You Do Instead?
You don’t have to suffer through black coffee (unless you like that vibe). There are way better options:
✅ Cold brew with a splash of cream
✅ Iced Americano with cinnamon + stevia
✅ Protein coffee (collagen or whey mixed into black or cold brew!)
✅ Unsweetened iced teas with lemon
✅ Or… just hydrate first thing with water + electrolytes!
You’ll feel clearer, calmer, and more energized — no rollercoaster required.
💬 Real Talk
I’m not here to ruin your vibe.
But if your goal is weight loss, energy, focus, or blood sugar control…
Starting your day with a sugar bomb is like trying to swim with bricks in your pockets.
Swap the syrup for something smarter and watch how fast things improve.
🧠 Bonus Tip:
Want to test this for yourself?
Wear a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor)
Drink that Dutch Bros mocha freeze in the morning
Watch what happens to your blood sugar for the next 6-8 hours
(You’ll never look at it the same again!)
Check this out. Here are the facts about a Grande Frapp. 🤓
Nutrition Facts
Calories: Approximately 410
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 240mg
Total Carbohydrates: 65g
Sugars: 61g
Protein: 5g
Caffeine: Approximately 100mg
Please note that adding caramel drizzle may slightly increase the sugar and calorie content.
🧪 Key Ingredients
Frappuccino® Roast Coffee
Whole Milk
Mocha Sauce
Ice
Whipped Cream
Caramel Drizzle
⚠️ Considerations
This beverage contains a high amount of added sugars and saturated fats. Consuming such drinks regularly can contribute to increased calorie intake and may impact blood sugar levels. If you’re monitoring your sugar or calorie intake, you might consider alternative options or modifications.
👇 What’s Your Go-To Morning Drink?
Are you team cold brew or caramel explosion?
Have you made the switch to a low-sugar morning routine? Drop it in the comments — let’s swap some blood-sugar-friendly favorites!
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