Usually I ignore the e-mails telling me that this or that has X number of calories, but one caught my eye today from HealthCastle.com, whatever that is. I can't vouch for the accuracy of the figures, in other words. Anyway, here's what the e-mail said. It was the last one that startled me:
* Know Your Cone: A cake cone has 35 calories, a sugar cone has 50 calories, and a waffle cone or bowl has 110-160 calories. Chocolate dip adds at least 120 extra calories plus 8 grams of fat and trans fat.
* Go Easy on Sauces: Hot fudge topping adds 150 extra calories plus trans fat. Hershey's chocolate syrup adds 75 calories, and whipped cream adds 45 calories.
* Nix Bad Mix-ins: Fruits and nuts can add fiber or beneficial omega 3 fatty acids, but cookie dough and brownies only add calories and trans fat.
* Make the Light Choice: Many ice cream parlors now offer light ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet -- sweet cold treats with less calories and fat, especially if you skip the cone.
* Forget About Shakes: Ice cream parlor milkshakes generally contain 1,100–1,500 calories! Avoid them at all costs. ...
I forwarded the e-mail to Gailor with a new subject line: No more milkshakes for you.
Her e-mail came back:
Lalalala …I CAN'T HEAR YOU….lalalalala
Yeah, I sort of have that reaction, too. When you need a milkshake, you need a milkshake.
(Barbara Haddock Taylor/Sun photographer)
