America's unhealthiest drink- a 2,000 calorie milkshake

RATM

As far as Im aware the recommended daily intake odf calories for men is 2,500 and women 2,000. This milkshake on sale is 2,000 calories in one go- they say its the same as eating 68 rashers !


http://www.independent.ie/health/latest-news/americas-unhealthiest-drink-is-a-2000-calorie-milkshake-2195477.html

A 2,000-calorie milkshake that is the equivalent of eating 68 rashers of bacon has been named the worst drink in America.

Just one drink equals the recommended daily total calorie intake for women and falls only just short of the 2,500 daily allowance for men.

The Cold Stone PB&C is made with chocolate ice cream, milk and peanut butter. It contains 2,010 calories, 131 grams of fat - 68 grams of which is saturated - and 153 grams of sugar.

It topped the Men's Health 20 Worst Drinks in America 2010 list, beating a McDonald's Triple Thick Chocolate Milkshake to the post.

"In terms of saturated fat, drinking this Cold Stone catastrophe is like slurping up 68 strips of bacon," the magazine report found.

"Health experts recommend capping your saturated fat intake at about 20 grams per day, yet this beverage packs more than three times that into a cup..."

Jamie Oliver, the chef who recently made a television programme about tackling unhealthy eating habits in America, said: "There are no words."

The drink is sold in Marina Del Rey, California - where most local residents are known for their health conscious diets - and is most popular with tourists.

Christopher Fields, 45, from Hammond, Indiana, said: "It's delicious. I would definitely have it again."

When told how many calories the drink contains he said: "I don't care.

"I'd drink it without difficulty. I'd probably have it once a week."

The Eat This, Not That Men's Health column claimed the second worst drink in America is the Peanut Power Plus Grape from Smoothie King. A large cup is worth roughly 1,500 calories.

The McDonald's Triple Thick Chocolate Shake comes in third. A large cup of that is worth 1,160 calories or the equivalent of 13 McDonald's apple pies.

Anyone know where you could get one of these bad boys in Ireland ?!

Demonon

Sounds easy enough to make, throw some chocolate icecream, milk and peanut butter into a blender for a minute and there ya go. You could make it more calories by adding a small amount of oil, maybe 50ml (which is like 350 calories) and you wouldn't even notice the taste of it in a large shake.

jimi_t2

RATM wrote: »

Anyone know where you could get one of these bad boys in Ireland ?!

http://queerid.com/images/user_media2/e7adc6bf-9ed3-4878-9bbc-caec5f8f94e076822271.jpg

This place is opening up shortly on dame street - they basically mix together icecream and chocolate of your choice.

Demonon

Can you get that "McDonald's Triple Thick Chocolate Shake" in Ireland ??

Jesus Wept

Peanut butter in a milkshake?
It sounds horrible.

Jamie Oliver, the chef who recently made a television programme about tackling unhealthy eating habits in America, said: "There are no words."

Plonker.

Demonon

jimi_t2 wrote: »

http://queerid.com/images/user_media2/e7adc6bf-9ed3-4878-9bbc-caec5f8f94e076822271.jpg

This place is opening up shortly on dame street - they basically mix together icecream and chocolate of your choice.

That's already open I think

KeithM89_old

http://eatthis.menshealth.com/files/worst-drink-america.jpg

Looks yummy

m@cc@

I say 'Fill yer boots'. The gene pool needs a little chlorine.

starbelgrade

I looked up their website - it sounds like a great place to work

Why do the crew members sing when they receive a tip?

The "Entertainment Factor" is meant to lend a fun, festive atmosphere in our stores and to set us apart from the competition. We seek out crew members who like to perform and we audition in addition to interviewing them. That way, they know that the Entertainment Factor is a job requirement before accepting a position with Cold Stone Creamery. In fact, many of our crew members enjoy the singing so much they create their own songs.

I also found a blog warning about the dangers of the shake & recommends instead;

Next time you go to coldstone and you want a really big cold drink get the Gotta Have It Blueberry Banana Smooty it’s only 616 calories.

Yep - only 616 calories. Sure, have 2 while yer at it, fatty.


I can't find any pricing information for the shake, but it's got to be cheaper than 68 rashers.

Cypher_sounds

I'd try it once and see how unhealthy i get, sure it cant be too bad :rolleyes:

starbelgrade

Demonon wrote: »

Sounds easy enough to make, throw some chocolate icecream, milk and peanut butter into a blender for a minute and there ya go. You could make it more calories by adding a small amount of oil, maybe 50ml (which is like 350 calories) and you wouldn't even notice the taste of it in a large shake.

I'd prefer this shake - a big lump of ice cream & 60 rashers. Probably the same calories & a lot more meaty.

Jazzy

good science at work

Rabies

jimi_t2 wrote: »

http://queerid.com/images/user_media2/e7adc6bf-9ed3-4878-9bbc-caec5f8f94e076822271.jpg

This place is opening up shortly on dame street - they basically mix together icecream and chocolate of your choice.

But they're gay
:pac:

Jev/N

The-Rigger wrote: »

Peanut butter in a milkshake?
It sounds horrible.

Had a smoothie with peanut butter, not the worst but far from the nicest either


What I want to know is what size of a drink this is...they probably put in a whole jar of peanut butter and a tub of ice cream

syklops

Surely a pint of strictnine or a shot of pure nicotine would be Americas most unhealthy drink??

I'd try it once jut to say I had done it. At least with that you know how many calories are in it so you can compensate. Get it and a salad and go to bed early.

Obviously one a week might not be a great idea.

That said, I just looked up online and there is about 180 calories in a pint of guinness. 10 of them in a night out(not beyond the realms of fantasy) and its 1800 calories.

Bit of a non story if you ask me.

D-Generate

Ah good old Cold Stone! I think since I will be in that area next week I might stop in to try it out. Surely that 2000 calorie milkshake is for the super size rather than a regular size.

I will also tip them a dollar because watching them have to sing is great!

WindSock

http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/drinks/shakes.html

I'd love to know what they taste like. Would have to be good for 2k calories.

Homeless people should eat it.. Has to be the best calorie to dollar ratio going.

GavRedKing

Not a big fan of peanut butter, dont think it would be to good in a milkshake.
That being said, id like to see it or even go to the shop if i was in the region.

stovelid

It's an unfortunate fact of life that unfeasibly calorific snacks in America have gone downhill since Elvis made that fateful trip to the toilet.

PK2008

It aint better than Keli$'s milkshake

Chorcai

/Daniel Day Lewis clip

emeraldstar

RATM wrote: »

As far as Im aware the recommended daily intake odf calories for men is 2,500 and women 2,000. This milkshake on sale is 2,000 calories in one go- they say its the same as eating 68 rashers !


http://www.independent.ie/health/latest-news/americas-unhealthiest-drink-is-a-2000-calorie-milkshake-2195477.html




Anyone know where you could get one of these bad boys in Ireland ?!

Oooh I love Cold Stone!!! Wouldn't be into milkshakes but their ice cream is incredible.

--Kaiser--

yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum

**Timbuk2**

If you only drink half of it, it's half the calories, so you can have twice as much!

walshb

The daily amounts recommended for men and women are IMO a little low.

I mean, I would say it is quite easy to hit 3000 calories in a day and not even notice it or not feel that you have gorged.

A large Big Mac meal with a drink would see you put away close to 1500 calories. Is this enough to last you a day?

Scuba Ste

I want.

Menengroth™

Holy heart attacks Batman!

bossa_nova

RATM wrote: »

As far as Im aware the recommended daily intake odf calories for men is 2,500 and women 2,000. This milkshake on sale is 2,000 calories in one go- they say its the same as eating 68 rashers !

hmmmmmm bacon nom nom

Biggins

Its America - everything to excess better than elsewhere!
Wouldn't expect anything less.

walshb

Biggins wrote: »

Its America - everything to excess better than elsewhere!
Wouldn't expect anything less.

And Ireland ain't too far behind I would say.

WIZE

Check out the the Burgers and Steaks in the Link :eek:

My mouth is watering already

IF you thought tucking into a kebab after a few too many, or scoffing a couple of cheeseburgers a week were health hazards, check out these gut-busting treats.

This week Jamie Oliver tweeted his disgust at the most fattening drink on the market, American store Cold Stone's PB&C.
Made with chocolate ice cream, milk and peanut butter it packs a whopping 2,010 calories, 131grams of fat - 68grams of which is saturated - and a massive 153grams of sugar into one carton.
The milkshake contains the equivalent saturated fat of 68 strips of bacon.
But which other dishes currently served around the world tip the scales for scary calories?
From the world's most unhealthy French fries, to a burger worth 8,000 calories - click on the pictures to read about them.


Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/2988347/Worlds-worst-jumbo-junk-food.html#ixzz0p7VtunMO

bossa_nova

My arteries are cringing:eek:

AnonoBoy

In before the link to Thisiswhyyourefat.com

WIZE

I dont care if im fat

I love Burgers

Loopy

Most of those look gross...

Sea Sharp

All you fatties need to start smoking.

Biggins

walshb wrote: »

And Ireland ain't too far behind I would say.

Definitely - the communion/confirmation daft excesses a late example.
Are we becoming that stupid that we have to play catch up in the dumb stakes!

AnonoBoy

GaNjaHaN wrote: »

All you fatties need to start smoking.

Trying to kill 'em off sooner are you?

Wazdakka

Damnit... I'm hungry now.

Wazdakka

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Trying to kill 'em off sooner are you?

Don't be ridiculous.
Smoking isn't actually bad for you.

It's just propaganda spread by those unfortunate people who don't quite look as cool as the rest of us while they're smoking...

Jealous bastards.

WIZE

GaNjaHaN wrote: »

All you fatties need to start smoking.

I gave up smoking 2 days ago after 14 years

I need fatty food to Compensate

El_Dangeroso

This is a great marketing ploy, along the same lines as the heart attack grill.

But you couldn't physically finish this milkshake, the average gall bladder can only produce enough bile to digest 40g or so of fat per meal. After that you get diarrhea.

walshb

Biggins wrote: »

Definitely - the communion/confirmation daft excesses a late example.
Are we becoming that stupid that we have to play catch up in the dumb stakes!

Add in Joe Coleman followers and really we are p4p dumber....:)

Dave!

What a stupid article... Mars bar, 300 calories... Okay, we've invented a new bar with 3,000 calories in it, it's called Ten Mars Bars! :eek:

Standard Toaster

Dude

L.Jenkins

Leave it to the yanks to make a heart attack in a carton.

UrbanSea

Pics or GTFO

Standard Toaster

Pics there

o1s1n

jimi_t2 wrote: »

http://queerid.com/images/user_media2/e7adc6bf-9ed3-4878-9bbc-caec5f8f94e076822271.jpg

This place is opening up shortly on dame street - they basically mix together icecream and chocolate of your choice.

They've already been open a few weeks. The Dime bar one is absolutely amazing.

LoanShark

EVERYONE....Its in the SUN..Who ever believes what the sun prints???



Personally I would love the chance to 'TRY' to polish of that 72oz steak...