Wednesday, December 24, 2003
nutrition labels = warning labels
well, i just went to the Starbucks website and found some nutritional information on a few of the best-tasting drinks/snacks they have to offer (a "grande" is the medium size, 16 oz):
Caramel Apple Cider, w/ whipped cream (grande) - 410 calories (has 68 grams of sugar)
Eggnog Latte, w/ whipped cream (grande) - 510 calories (39 g sugar, 29 g fat)
Tazo Chai (grande) - 290 calories (48 g sugar)
Classic Coffee cake bar (139g)- 570 calories (45 g sugar, 29 g fat)
Crunchy Oatmeal bar (110g)- 430 calories (only 22 g sugar, but 24 g of fat)
hm. so even if you split with someone and only consume *half* a drink (8oz) and *half* a bar (a small "snack", if you even could call it that), it comes out to be around 400-520 calories (!) that's insane!! it's crazy because eating an entire Odwalla bar (240 cal, for a ~50 g bar) and making a Tazo Chai at home (8oz serving, made with stevia , whole milk and a dollop of whipped cream would be about 90 cal) would not only be less calories (330), but it would be much more satisfying, more filling, more nutritious, and less likely to leave you hungry for more (since it has much less sugar). plus you don't have to wait in line. :)
anyway, i just think everyone should be aware of the nutritional value of food/drinks available in cafes, restaurants, etc. i mean, i don't believe sugar is the root of all evil or anything (ok, well maybe i do ;-D) but i think folks in general are not aware of how much sugar are in everyday beverages, goodies, etc. apparently folks think that if it's low/nonfat or doesn't have cheese, nuts, or cream involved then it must be healthy/low-calorie/good for you. LOL. the moral of story: if you're ever at Starbucks, save yourself an insulin spike and go with the Tazo herbal tea (it's actually quite good). however, if you must splurge, there's always the gym (an hour of running 6 mph burns off about 600 calories).
Caramel Apple Cider, w/ whipped cream (grande) - 410 calories (has 68 grams of sugar)
Eggnog Latte, w/ whipped cream (grande) - 510 calories (39 g sugar, 29 g fat)
Tazo Chai (grande) - 290 calories (48 g sugar)
Classic Coffee cake bar (139g)- 570 calories (45 g sugar, 29 g fat)
Crunchy Oatmeal bar (110g)- 430 calories (only 22 g sugar, but 24 g of fat)
hm. so even if you split with someone and only consume *half* a drink (8oz) and *half* a bar (a small "snack", if you even could call it that), it comes out to be around 400-520 calories (!) that's insane!! it's crazy because eating an entire Odwalla bar (240 cal, for a ~50 g bar) and making a Tazo Chai at home (8oz serving, made with stevia , whole milk and a dollop of whipped cream would be about 90 cal) would not only be less calories (330), but it would be much more satisfying, more filling, more nutritious, and less likely to leave you hungry for more (since it has much less sugar). plus you don't have to wait in line. :)
anyway, i just think everyone should be aware of the nutritional value of food/drinks available in cafes, restaurants, etc. i mean, i don't believe sugar is the root of all evil or anything (ok, well maybe i do ;-D) but i think folks in general are not aware of how much sugar are in everyday beverages, goodies, etc. apparently folks think that if it's low/nonfat or doesn't have cheese, nuts, or cream involved then it must be healthy/low-calorie/good for you. LOL. the moral of story: if you're ever at Starbucks, save yourself an insulin spike and go with the Tazo herbal tea (it's actually quite good). however, if you must splurge, there's always the gym (an hour of running 6 mph burns off about 600 calories).
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