{"id":12796,"date":"2014-09-05T08:04:36","date_gmt":"2014-09-05T15:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=12796"},"modified":"2014-09-05T11:26:20","modified_gmt":"2014-09-05T18:26:20","slug":"psl-healthy-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/psl-healthy-way\/","title":{"rendered":"#PSL the Healthy Way"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"#PSL<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been near a Starbucks or Instagram lately, you know it\u2019s #PSL season. As in, Pumpkin Spice Latte. This seasonal treat may be yummy, but what\u2019s it costing you (other than a decent chunk of change)?<\/p>\n

Hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, pesticides. Yep, all of those are likely lurking in your latte. Not to mention added sugar and flavoring. Looking more like a trick than treat now.<\/p>\n

So how can we get coffee our way and be healthy too? A few minor changes make for major health bennys.<\/p>\n

Check your milk<\/strong>. And I\u2019m not talking expiration here. Use organic soy, almond or cow\u2019s milk in your drinks to steer clear of hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides. Conventionally produced soy usually contains GMOs<\/a> which are thought to cause a variety of health issues. Conventionally produced cow\u2019s milk often contains hormones and antibiotics. Added hormones have been linked to certain cancers and may induce early puberty. Over-use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic-resistance, making these powerful drugs less so when needed.<\/p>\n

Go sugar free.<\/strong> As in no sugar, not artificial\u00a0sugar, no sugary syrups. If you like a little sweet flavor, try adding a dash or two of cinnamon or nutmeg. You can make your own #PSL at home<\/a> for less money and with healthier ingredients.<\/p>\n

Vet your beans.<\/strong> Last but definitely not least, let\u2019s look at the coffee you are drinking. Organic coffee beans are free from pesticides. Healthier for you, better for the environment. I\u00a0like Allegro<\/a>, a Rainforest Alliance certified<\/a> organic coffee carried at Whole Foods stores, and La Colombe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some coffee houses offer organic, GMO-free options. Or you can buy the ingredients and make your own #PSL at home. And you don\u2019t have to miss out on pumpkin spice season…learn how to make your own organic pumpkin coffee creamer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

[Image by Marissa Bracke at Flickr.com, cc]<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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