Diet experts have warned that seasonal autumn drinks from high street chains can be worse for you than many realise because of their high sugar content.
Chains such as Starbucks, Costa, Pret A Manger and Greggs have brought back their much-loved seasonal drinks, but experts who analysed 11 medium seasonal drinks from the chains say their high sugar content means many contain more sugar than three Geggs jam doughnuts in one serving.
The Daily Star reported that research by meal replacement specialists exante found that Starbucks drinks made up four of the five highest in sugar. The Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino topped the list of those highest in sugar with 53.6g - just over three-and-a-half Greggs’ Jam Doughnuts or 12 teaspoons of sugar.
