We visited popular sipping spots with SELF experts Stephanie Clarke, R.D. and Willow Jarosh, R.D. to help you slash calories with equally tasty options.
More: Think Before You Drink
What She's Drinking
"I have a smoothie almost every day for lunch." Dimitria Parisis, 22, New York City
News Flash
This lunch has as much sugar—91 grams—as three Snickers.
Smoothie Shop
Jamba Juice Original (24 ounces) Aloha Pineapple Smoothie
410 calories, 1.5 g fat
Sip it Smarter
Jamba Juice 16 oz Apple 'n Greens Smoothie
220 calories, 1 g fat
We applaud the high-fiber fruit and calcium-rich yogurt in Parisis's choice. But sherbet adds mega sugar, and the shake falls too short on protein to make a balanced lunch. Swap it for the Apple 'n Greens to cut 190 calories and 51 g sugar. Our pick also has 2 g more fiber, thanks to extra fruit (mango, peach) and veg (spinach, kale). Pair it with 1 oz. protein-packed nuts for a complete lunch.
More: A Green Smoothie Recipe
What She's Drinking
"I usually eat healthy, but this is my indulgence." Vernice Toussaint, 23, NYC
News Flash
Her treat has more calories than eight Oreos.
Coffeehouse
Starbucks Grande Iced Caramel Macchiato with whipped cream, extra vanilla syrup and caramel
440 calories, 21.5 g fat
Sip it Smarter
Starbucks Tall Coffee Frappuccino with skim milk, no whipped cream
160 calories, 0 g fat
There's room for treats in every diet, but the added syrup and caramel and whipped cream turn Toussaint's drink from a small splurge into a calorie and fat overload. Trade it for the coffee frappuccino: It has the same craveable qualities. (Creamy texture? Check! Tastes like a milk shake? Yep!) But forgoing the high-cal extras and opting for skim milk trims 280 calories and 21.5 g fat. And it's still very flavorful, so the smaller cup is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.
