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Everything I order for my family at Dunkin' as a dietitian following the Mediterranean diet

With so many options, it can be hard to know what the best things to order at Dunkin' are.Helen89/ShutterstockAs a dietitian, I follow the Mediterranean diet, but that doesn't mean my family never eats out.Dunkin' is an easy place to grab breakfast when we're in a rush.I try to avoid overly sugary drinks, but I do order the occasional doughnut as a treat.As a dietitian who tries to follow the Mediterranean diet, I eat a lot of veggies, beans, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.However, in a pinch, my family and I sometimes have to lean on fast food, especially when we're traveling.When I visit Dunkin' with my 9-year-old daughter and my husband, I opt for protein-rich options and try to limit any added sugar and sodium.Here's what I ordered for everyone on our last Dunkin' run.A hot latte gives me a kick of caffeine.I try to avoid overly sugary coffee drinks.Lauren ManakerIt's tempting to go for a flavored coffee at Dunkin', but some of them have more sugar than a doughnut.For example, a small Dunkin' hot coffee with caramel-swirl flavoring has 26 grams of added sugar, while a vanilla sprinkle doughnut only has 16 grams.Instead, I skip the added sweeteners.

 

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