Why You Should Avoid Starbucks Frappuccinos

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Starbucks is one of the most popular cafe chains in the entire world, and for good reason. From the coffee itself to the decadent pastries, you can always rely on it to give you exactly what you need. The Frappuccinos, in particular, are one of Starbucks’ most popular varieties of drinks. But there’s actually a good reason you probably shouldn’t have too many of them.

Fraps are Loaded With Sugar

Starbucks has a reputation of being the penultimate go-to coffee spot, but this also allows people to give themselves “free passes” when it comes to drinking Frappuccinos. Since Frappuccinos are under the Starbucks brand name, it gives us the feeling that we’re simply drinking coffee or a certain variation of it. But while there is coffee in Starbucks Fraps, it pales in comparison to the amount of sugar that gets put in it.

In other words, Fraps are more like desserts as opposed to on-the-go coffees—and yet they’re often treated and consumed like the latter. Fraps on the go are a commonality, and while there’s truly nothing wrong with that, it may not be ideal if you’re trying to stay healthy. Coffee itself isn’t particularly healthy either, but at least you know when you’re drinking it—whereas sugar lurks maliciously in Fraps where you least expect it.