In summer there is always a cold drink that takes center stage. Starbucks pink drink. Sweet and beautiful, like strawberries and cream in a glass. But if you're on a keto diet, the "pink drink" is another delicious trend you should skip unless you opt for the keto pink drink option.
Currently taking Instagram and Tik Tok by storm, keto pink keto lovers are just as sweet and refreshing as the original. But is it? And is it healthier than a regular rosé drink with 24 grams of sugar? Here we tell you everything you need to know about the biggest trends in the keto community.
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What is keto pink drink and does it taste good?
The original "pink drink" is made by adding strawberry acai tea with coconut milk and freeze-dried strawberries. However, the keto version replaces the base with Passion Tango (sugar free) iced tea and adds sugar free vanilla syrup and some heavy cream. This is a simple solution that removes carbohydrates from the original version of the drink.
Fans of the original rosé drink are divided on whether the keto version tastes better. Some like Instagram user Ketohealthyme, who called the drink "oh so good." Others say that compared to the original version, the keto-friendly pink drink is smoother, less strawberry-flavored, and smells a little heavier than coconut milk.
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Is the keto pink drink healthy?
Although it meets low-carb keto standards, it's unclear whether the keto version of this popular drink is actually healthy. says Kathleen Obert, a nutritionist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Washington. Although this drink is considered part of the keto diet because it has fewer carbohydrates than a regular pink drink, it is still not made with ingredients that can be considered healthy. ".
The first drink has coconut milk for a creamy taste, the keto-friendly version has heavy cream. Both foods are high in calories and fat. But coconut milk is considered healthy because most of the fat comes from medium-chain triglycerides, or MCTs, which are considered good fats. Lynley Ross, a certified health coach, nutritionist, and certified fitness instructor, says you can use up to eight ounces of heart-damaging heavy cream, depending on the order. .
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"The American Heart Association recommends 16 to 22 grams of saturated fat to be less than 10 percent," she says. "An eight-ounce serving of heavy cream contains 46 grams of fat, of which 29 grams are saturated fat, which is more than we should eat in an entire day."
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Additionally, keto followers should be aware that Starbucks' sugar-free vanilla syrup contains the sugar substitute maltodextrin, as well as cellulose gum, sucralose, preservatives and caramel coloring, Ross says. "All of these can weaken heart tissue and increase your toxic load, and are not clean or healthy foods for you."
So, if you're following a strict, clean keto diet, you can ditch the pink drink and opt for something healthier. Another option? Do it every once in a while so you can enjoy it guilt-free.
Keto-friendly options for your favorite foods and drinks may be just the motivation you need to stick with the keto diet. When the going gets tough and you stop and start eating all your old favorites, take a deep breath and notice yourself for something different. Bonus points if it's keto-friendly, like the popular Starbucks drink. Then it's time to get back to #ketolife.
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