St. Patrick's Day is upon us, and restaurants everywhere have officially "gone green" (and I don't mean in the environmental sense). Late last month, dining establishments across the nation began transforming foods and drinks into festive shades of emerald in honor of the March 17th Irish holiday. Every year, McDonald's jumps on this bandwagon (or perhaps leads the bandwagon), with their infamous Shamrock Shake, a minty green treat that's only available through March. The drink looks innocent enough in a small size, but how many calories are packed into that 12-ounce cup: 220, 530, 640, or 810? Answer: 530 calories! ![]() Can't live without a little green goodness this St. Patrick's Day? Skip the McDonald's Shake and try one of these healthier versions at home: Mean Green Juice Skinny(er) Shamrock Shake Homemade Shamrock Shake Shamrock Protein Shake Have you ever tried the Shamrock Shake? Do you avoid this seasonal treat, or do you occasionally indulge?
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And I never have. As a child, I preferred sherbet or sorbet to ice cream, which I would turn down if given a choice; the only soda I would drink back then was Nesbit orange, which was barely carbonated, and don't drink soda at all now. I also would not drink shakes... and I would go back for a few bites of the leftovers from dinner after having dessert because I didn't like the taste sweet things left in my mouth.
Today, I'm severely diabetic. Go figure...
I think we're smarter about some things as children; we are more in tune with our bodies then. But we eat what we're given and look what happens...
I'm glad we can learn more about nutrition these days! LOL Report
And I agree with others who have posted that if you like it, and it's a treat rather than an everyday occurrence, enjoy it! Report