the fall season, it’s the cult-favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte. It’s the comforting drink we wait for all year because there’s nothing like the cozy hygge vibes we get from sipping on warm, pumpkin-spiced goodness on a crisp autumn day.
There’s one caveat: The traditional PSL, as we know and love from a certain green-and-white siren, is flavored with not-so-great-for-you ingredients: added sugar and natural flavors (read: flavoring agents that can be highly processed and contain preservatives and chemical additives), just to name a few.The good news is I’ve picked the brains of doctors and dietitians to create the ultimate healthy PSL, whether at home or at your everyday coffee outpost. And if you just can’t part with your beloved Starbucks PSL, I’ve got a tip or two for you, too.
Read on for five ways to hack your way to a nutritious, gut-friendly PSL. Spoiler alert: Your PSL will never be the same again—for the better. A post shared by Starbucks Coffee ☕ (@starbucks) I hate to break it to you: The PSL offered at most coffee retailers contains pumpkin flavoring or syrup (code for sugar-dense syrup or powder artificially made to taste like pumpkin). Instead, reach for canned or fresh pumpkin puree as the main ingredient, which will deliver on the signature pumpkin flavor and some major health benefits, too.“Like most veggies and fruits within the red, yellow, and orange hues, pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and lycopene,” explained Dr.
Lana Butner, a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist. “Both of these nutrients are fantastic for eye health due to their antioxidant status, which helps with prevention of cellular degradation.
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