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This Popular Fall Drink Could Be Spiking Your Blood Sugar More Than You Think (It's Not a PSL)
Plus, This Common Bathroom Habit Does Not Cause Breast Cancer—Here’s How the Myth Started
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Hi there! As a general rule, I steer clear of sugary coffee drinks. I love a pumpkin spice latte as much as the next person, but I’m well aware that those things are packed with sugar and can cause my blood sugar to soar to unhealthy levels before I’ve even stepped foot in my office in the morning. That said, I understand the need (okay, fine, want) for a festive beverage, especially in the fall. I even buy an organic pumpkin spice creamer at the end of September every year and occasionally add some of it to my morning coffee! That said, there’s one fall beverage that many think of as healthy that can actually be causing massive blood sugar spikes…not to rain on your parade (no pun intended) or anything. Read on to find out what it is, and for registered dietitians’ advice for making healthier beverage choices. Have a healthy rest of your week, Leigh Weingus Deputy Health Editor, Parade This Fall Drink Could Be Spiking Your Blood Sugar More Than You Think, Endocrinologists Warn It's not a pumpkin spice latte. Read More I’m a Health Editor, and I Might Never Eat Non-Organic Dairy Again This Common Bathroom Habit Does Not Cause Breast Cancer—Here’s How the Myth Started These Neck Lift Before and After Pictures Show the Reality of Plastic Surgery Over 50 A Cardiologist Says Eating This Lunch Once in a While Is ‘Not the End of the World’—but He’d Never Order It How often do you eat fast food? ○Pretty regularly. ○Never! ○Once in a while. ○Just when I'm on a road trip. Cast Your Vote → 🗞️ Also On Parade A Top Stylist Says These 2 Haircut Mistakes Secretly Make Thin Hair Look Even Thinner Layer Up for Cold Weather With This ‘Very Soft’ Polar Fleece Jacket — Just $8 During Walmart Deals Psychologists Warn Against ‘Revenge Bedtime Procrastination’—Why Staying Up Late Is Actually a Sign You’re Overwhelmed Your Neck Ages Faster Than Your Face—Here’s How To Prevent and Treat Turkey Neck, According to a Dermatologist Manage Your Subscriptions or Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. © 2026 Paradium.AI Parade is a registered trademark of Paradium.AI. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy