Authentically Mine

I have been trying to get the right balance for a few months now of getting enough calories into me so I don't lose any more weight while I am on this daibetes medication. The trick is getting enough calories into me without getting added sugar or too many added carbs. Tricky it is.

I think I have a way to work on it. My doctor recommended Ensure which is expensive and gross. I am taking the Starbucks 2% Sugar Free Mocha Latte route. Still expensive but a lot more yummy.

See the comparisons: Some additional vitamins in the Ensure but for filling me up and getting me the calories....I vote Starbucks all the way!

Starbucks 2% Sugar Free Mocha Latte - $12.20 per week
Serving Size 20 fl. oz. - fills me up!
Amt Per Serving
Calories 240 - good for me
Fat Calories 80
Total Fat (g) 9
Saturated Fat (g) 6
Trans Fat (g) 0
Cholesterol (mg) 35
Sodium (mg) 190
Total Carbohydrates (g) 24 - not too bad
Fiber (g) 0
Sugars (g) 22 - eh.
Protein (g) 16 - good for me
Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 50%
Iron 0%
Caffeine (mg) 150

Ensure Plus- $8.49 for a week but 1/3 the amount of fluid ounces.
Serving Size 8 fl. oz. no way does it fill me up ~
Amt Per Serving Calories 240 - good for me
Fat Calories 80
Total Fat (g) 9
Saturated Fat (g) 6
Trans Fat (g) 0
Cholesterol (mg) 35
Sodium (mg) 190
Total Carbohydrates (g) 50g for almost 1/3 of the amount of beverage
Fiber (g) 0
Sugars (g) 22 - same but for almost 1/3 of the amount of beverage
Protein (g) 13 - only a little less
Vitamin A 60% - better here
Vitamin C 30% - better here
Calcium 30% - LESS that the Cafe latte
Iron 0% - 25%
Caffeine (mg) 0%