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What Nutritionists Think About Starbucks’ 3 New Plant-Based Drinks

Are you getting your fill of Starbucks’ new Almondmilk Honey Flat White, Oatmilk Honey Latte, and Coconutmilk Latte, but wondering just how healthy they are?

Celebrity chef and spokesperson for DayTwoDevin Alexander said if you’re trying to lose weight, or watch your sugar intake or the amount of caffeine you consume, staying away from these is your best bet.

“I generally don’t believe it’s the best idea to consume a significant number of calories via beverages,” she told Healthline.

Because the American Heart Association recommends that women consume only 25 grams of sugar in a day and men consume only 36 grams, she said these drinks can put you over the limit or close to it.

The 16-ounce Almondmilk Honey Flat White contains 24 grams of sugar, the Oatmilk Honey Latte has 28 grams, and the Coconutmilk Latte has 12 grams.

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