The Pistachio Latte Is Back at Starbucks—but Is It Healthy?
Here’s what a dietitian has to say about this nutty beverage.No matter the season, you can depend on Starbucks to have a tantalizing drink on the menu that matches the weather—whether it's a peppermint mocha for holiday cheer or a pumpkin spice latte to match the changing leaves. And now that we're leaving the holiday season behind us, Starbucks is bringing back a favorite winter drink: the pistachio latte.
Those who like to stock up on Starbucks' products at the grocery store might currently have some harmful beverages at home.
According to the website Food Safety News, PepsiCo Inc., the maker of Starbucks' ready-to-drink coffee products, is recalling more than 250,000 cases of Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso beverages from nationwide retailers. The safety of the drinks may have been compromised due to inadequate sealing which could lead to premature spoilage, the website states.
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© Provided by Eat This, Not That! starbucks doubleshot espresso Customers are warned to look out for 6.5-ounce cans of the following Starbucks Doubleshot Espressos: Espresso&Cream, Espresso&Light Cream, Espresso&Salted Caramel Cream, with the expiration date of March 28. The UPC numbers printed on the labels of these products are 012000001772, 012000008801, and 012000007293 respectively.
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The recall was voluntarily issued by the company and so far, no cases of illness have been reported in connection to the Starbucks items.
Gallery: This is America's #1 Favorite Drink on Grocery Store Shelves (Eat This, Not That!)
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This is America's #1 Favorite Drink on Grocery Store Shelves
Nothing beats cracking open an ice-cold, refreshing beverage, but in the competition for the best types of drinks, there are a select few that reached the top. The beverage industry itself brings in an estimated $146 billion every year, but one survey found the most popular thirst quenchers on the shelves right now. (Related: 6 Things You'll See at Costco This Year)
Around 40,000 American shoppers selected the best drinks that were crowned winners in the 2022 Product of the Year Awards. The study was conducted by the consumer research organization Kantar, which had participants vote on everything from the best Plant-Based Food item to the best Wellness product. So whether you choose to enjoy your favorite beverage in a pouch, can, or bottle, here are some of America's favorite drinks!
The Best Small-Space Furniture Finds From Walmart
Living in a cramped space can be a pain in the you-know-what, especially if it has tiny square footage. Whether you live in a city apartment, condo, or dorm room, or you're simply looking for space-saving alternatives to bulky furniture, we have the solutions for you. From high-top dining sets to convertible futons and even furniture on wheels, there's a number of multifunctional furnishings to enhance your tight living situation - because trust us, you're far from alone. Getting creative is the key to compact living, and these furniture pieces get the job done. Roam around your home freely and get ready to live in your living areas again, because Walmart has not only the furniture to get the job done, but also the price points to make it happen.
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Alcoholic Beverage
Aldi-exclusive Peaks & Tides Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Coming in for the best alcoholic beverage is the Peaks & Tides Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. In a blind taste test from professional tasters, the wine review group Beverage Testing Institute gives this wine a 92 Point Gold Rating. Peaks & Tides also earned 4.2 out of 5 stars from the website I Love Wine in its list of the top red and white wines to buy from ALDI.
The wine comes in flavors such as strawberries, raspberries, and allspice. ALDI says the wine can be paired with "truffle risotto, beef tenderloin with mushrooms, or thyme and goat cheese potatoes." But if you'd like to get your hands on a bottle of it, know that Peaks and Tides Pinot Noir are sold exclusively at ALDI stores.
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Coffee & Tea
Joyba™ Bubble Tea
Whether you call it bubble tea or boba tea, it's clear that the boba-infused drink continues to skyrocket in popularity. This year Joyba's Bubble Tea took home the title in the coffee and tea category. Each 12-ounce cup comes with popping boba and has fruity flavors like Strawberry Lemonade, Cherry Hibiscus, and Raspberry Dragon Fruit. It's also gluten-free and already comes with a straw to puncture the lid. So far the retailers that carry the brand are Costco, Target, Circle K, and Albertsons.
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Functional Beverage
CVS Health Adult Electrolyte Cherry Pomegranate – CVS Health
The best functional drink was awarded to the CVS Health Advantage Care Plus Electrolyte Solution. In addition to having 33% more electrolytes, CVS says that the beverage helps to support digestive health, replace electrolytes and replenish zinc, all of which can help to rehydrate.
The Cleveland Clinic says that electrolytes themselves are minerals found in the blood that can contribute to regulating blood pressure, fluids in the body, and muscle contraction. This drink comes in two flavors: Iced Grape and Cherry Pomegranate and retails for $6.99 at CVS.
The #1 Best Drink for Preventing Bone Loss
We consulted medical expert Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, on the number one drink to sip on for preventing bone loss.Human bones are constantly undergoing a regenerative process, by reabsorbing old bone and creating new. As a result, at any given moment our skeletal makeup is a healthy mix of old and new bones—about every 10 years, our entire skeleton is replaced. Bone loss occurs, however, when that mix becomes imbalanced. When more old bone is reabsorbed than new bone is created, our bodies become more at risk for fractures and breaks even when doing seemingly simple tasks.
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Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Cocktails
Captain Morgan Captain's Cocktails
When it comes to RTD cocktails, Captain Morgan came out on top. The brand's line of "Captain's Cocktails" is ready to serve and comes in flavors such as Tropical Punch, Long Island Iced Tea, and Mai Tai. Each of the cocktails contains Captain Morgan rum. But if you prefer to whip up your own tasty concoction, the brand also has plenty of drink recipes to choose from like Blackberry Mojito, Captain Colada, or Pomegranate Rush.
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Soft Drink
Pepsi Mango
Taking the title for the best soft drink is Pepsi Mango. Pepsi says that this carbonated beverage has a splash of mango juice and is also recommended to be served over ice with a twist of lemon or lime. The product description also suggests shoppers try the drink with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you're looking for a classic treat! A 12 pack of these 12-ounce cans retails for $5.79 at Target.
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Spirits
Tanqueray Sevilla Orange
Tanqueray Sevilla Orange was voted the best in this year's spirits category. The drink is described to be a "distilled orange-flavored gin made with orange essences and other fine botanicals." It is suggested to be served with tonic and "squeeze wedge of orange," but you can make your own cocktail called the Tanqueray Sevilla Orange Soda with an orange and soda water. The spirit seems to be available for around $30 per bottle.
Remember these breakfast cereals throughout the decades
Breakfast cereals have filled cupboards, graced kitchen tables and been munched by people getting dressed/looking for their keys/rushing out the door since the mid-1800s. From the first manufactured cereal, Granula – so tough on the teeth it had to be soaked overnight – to the novelty cereals of the 1980s and 1990s, they’ve also reflected the times. Here’s a selection box of delights through the years, from classics invented the decade you were born to varieties that spiked in popularity.
For more, here are The Best Drinks to Crush Sugar Cravings, Say Dietitians.
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If you have these products in your home, do not consume them. You can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or simply discard them.
Starbucks is currently the leading brand in the ready-to-drink coffee category, with products like bottled Frappucino, cold brew, and iced espresso leading the pack. Most recently, the brand expanded its portfolio with BAYA Energy, marking its first foray into the energy drinks category.
When it comes to Starbucks coffee shops, you'll find some spring novelties there, too. The chain just launched its newest Iced Toasted Vanilla Oat Milk Shaken Espresso, which joins the super popular Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso and Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso that were added to the menu last spring.
Two of America's Biggest Fast-Food Chains Have Shortened Their Hours .
Amid a surge in Omicron cases, McDonald's and Starbucks have reduced their hours at many nationwide locations.McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal last week that the burger chain's franchisees can't get their restaurants staffed enough to keep the doors open full-time. As a result, the chain's United States locations now operate at 10% fewer hours than they did before the pandemic.