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Coffee calories have jumped nearly 40%. Sugar isn't the biggest culprit

Coffee calories have jumped nearly 40%. Sugar isn't the biggest culprit
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Your morning coffee may be packing more calories than you realize, and sugar isn't the biggest reason. A study of 30,000 Americans found that non-dairy creamer has overtaken sugar and milk as the leading source of added coffee calories, helping drive a nearly 40% increase between 2003 and 2018.

Key Takeaways

  • Your morning coffee may be packing more calories than you realize, and sugar isn't the biggest reason.
  • A study of 30,000 Americans found that non-dairy creamer has overtaken sugar and milk as the leading source of added coffee calories, helping drive a nearly 40% increase between 2003 and 2018.
  • Full details and original dispatch available below.

Your morning coffee may be packing more calories than you realize, and sugar isn't the biggest reason. A study of 30,000 Americans found that non-dairy creamer has overtaken sugar and milk as the leading source of added coffee calories, helping drive a nearly 40% increase between 2003 and 2018.

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