The ever present obesity problem will never be solved when it’s possible to consume 50% of your daily calories through a straw in one hit. I read a very interesting article yesterday, highlighting the huge calorific content of some milkshakes. Take the following for example:
Burger King Chocolate Ice Cream Shake: 950 calories, 29 grams fat (19 saturated), 640 milligrams sodium, 146 grams sugar.
Not only is this a worry from the sheer calorie count, but the fat content is also horrific, with 19 grams of saturated fat, all in an easily consumed form. How many unsuspecting people enjoy one of these, no doubt delicious, drinks on a hot day, totally unaware of the true contents and the potential harm it is causing. Is there any surprise that kids and adults alike are struggling to maintain a normal weight, with fast food offerings of this nature.
