Corbis Looks like Starbucks is jumping on the supersize bandwagon along with McDonald’s and other fast food chains with its reveal of the Trenta. Trenta, which means “30″ in Italian, is the cafe chain’s newest size at 31 ounces. That’s about four to five cups of coffee in just one drink. Chicago analysts said that the larger-than-life drink could pack as many as 230 calories and lead to weight gain of more than 20 pounds a year in regular consumers. “People need to realize that when they do choose these larger sizes, it’s going to lead to excess calories,” Dr. Jessica Bartfield, an internal medicine and weight loss specialist at Loyola’s Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, told AOL Health. In addition to the caffiene overload, additives like sweeteners, sugars, cream and whole milk make it significantly unhealthier. Supersize drinks at food and beverage chains have recently come under fire for their role in the U.S. obesity epidemic. “They’re often a significant source of calories but not of nutrition,” Bartfield said. “All they’re giving you are empty calories.” Starbucks reported that the Trenta size is available only for iced coffees, lemonades and Tazo iced tea drinks. “Unsweetened, the beverages have fewer than 90 calories, and sweetened iced coffee or tea in a Trenta cup has fewer than 230 calories,” the company said in an e-mail sent to Nestle, Bartfield and others. “The unsweetened iced tea and iced coffee options are only five calories and fit the needs of customers looking for a refreshing offering at Starbucks.” The new size was unveiled Jan. 18 in 14 states. It will be available in California next month, and by May, the whole nation will have the Trenta option. “Be careful what you’re ordering,” Bartfield warned. “It’s not an innocent drink in that it can contribute to extra calories that will, in turn, contribute to weight gain. Bigger is not always better.” Visit AOL Health to read more about Starbucks’ newest coffee creation. Permalink | Email this | Comments
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