Why Your Coffee Order Might Be Secretly Dessert

Every so often a fast food item goes viral for its sheer excess, and Lianne Phillipson has seen this pattern before. She traces the connection between a nearly two thousand calorie shake making headlines now and a past example that caused the exact same stir for entirely different reasons. Lianne explains why the impact of a drink like this depends heavily on who's drinking it. Muscle composition, activity level, and existing metabolic conditions all change how the body handles a sudden flood of sugar, and she names exactly which group faces the most serious risk. The conversation lands closer to home with a habit most people never think twice about: a flavoured coffee order with a few pumps of syrup. Lianne explains why that daily routine can carry more sugar than people realize, and offers one simple ask that changes it. Topics: hidden sugar drinks, nutrition and blood sugar, viral fast food items, sugary coffee habits, metabolic health GUEST: Lianne Phillipson | http://liannephillipson.com Originally aired on 2026-09-10