It's now October, and for many, that means fall drinks that are pumpkin-focused. 

Pumpkin spice everything has become a bit of a trope in recent years, but Caroline Brundage, a diet expert with OSF Healthcare says the various concoctions contain high levels of added sugar and saturated fat. If you are ordering at a coffee shop, be aware of the ingredients. For example, skip the topping and go with almond milk for fewer calories.

She suggests you do your research before getting hooked on a sugary drink. You can make the drinks at home. A plus, Brundage says, is you know exactly how much of each ingredient is in the drink. And she says if you commit to a healthy diet and exercise then want a once-a-week sugary drink reward, the health concerns are not huge.