Jaclynfich Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Starting my second whole 30 today with the hopes of losing a few lbs before my sisters and wedding and hopefully finally being able to kick my coffee addiction! I don't necessarily want to cut out coffee all together but I would at least like to cut back. So here's my question...are there any non coffee drinks at Starbucks that are whole30 compliant? I was thinking of at least cutting back on my caffein by drinking ice tea or something but I wasn't sure if Starbucks had any hidden ingredients I wouldn't think are in they're unsweetened I've teas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted October 27, 2014 Moderators Share Posted October 27, 2014 You should assume that everything at Starbucks includes sugar. Except maybe bottled water, but even then, at Starbucks, you better check the ingredient list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 lol @ tom. You can get unsweetened iced green tea at starbucks. You have to make it clear that you do not want it sweetened, or they will add simple syrup (they call this "classic"), but it is possible to get it without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaitlinI Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I do believe that the unsweetened iced green tea at Starbucks is still sweetened, even without the syrup. The "tall" has 60 calories and if it were truly just green tea I believe it would be zero if not close. It also tastes slightly sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I do believe that the unsweetened iced green tea at Starbucks is still sweetened, even without the syrup. The "tall" has 60 calories and if it were truly just green tea I believe it would be zero if not close. It also tastes slightly sweet. the tall sweetened is actually the one that has 60 calories, the unsweetened has 0. The trick is to make sure your barista knows you do not want the syrup, since the "default" is to add it. http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/tea/teavana-shaken-iced-green-tea#size=187407&sweetened=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaclynfich Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks I'll try the unsweetened no syrup added iced tea tomorrow! Today was a rough first day hopefully that helps me tomorrow! Not even 830 and I'm ready for bed haha I forgot how rough the first few weeks can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeve Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Try starting your day with two decent sized cups of cold water and gradually getting your coffee/tea later and later each day. After a couple of weeks, you'll make it to lunch time and the effect will carry you into the late afternoon with no sleep impact. I was a pot of coffee a morning person and this got me down to one cup late morning one third mixed with Crio Bru compliant 100% cocoa. So that's 20% of my former caffeine level and a little theobromine to smooth out the stimulant spike. All made possible by first thing in the morning water. Wait 30 minutes after having the water to eat so that the dilution of your stomach enzymes has a chance to catch back up and get value from your breakfast. Dumping food into a belly full of water is like throwing money away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaitlinI Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Wow, that's great news. I just assumed that the drink on the menu was unsweetened, but I guess it makes sense because they'll add syrup if you don't tell them not too. I always order it unsweetened but have refrained on my Whole30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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