A co-worker recently told me she had just had a McDonald's Mocha Frappe for breakfast. Seems innocent enough. But seriously - have you looked up the nutrition information on your favorite drinks lately? According to the McDonalds Nutrition chart, that medium Mocha Frappe just put 560 calories, 24 grams of fat (15 of them saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol and 70 grams of sugar in her body! Think of it in terms of regular food - two slices of deep dish pepperoni pizza worth of fat, and the sugar equivalent of 7 bowls of Fruit Loops- all in a cup! That certainly makes me think twice about what I order. I'm sticking with an Americano with a little half-and-half.
Take some time to get on the website of your favorite restaurant chain and see what you're getting when you order your special drinks or meals. Federal regulations were put in place this year that require the larger chains to post nutrition information so it's easier than ever to know what your getting before you order. Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to your health!
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