A fitness expert has revealed the shocking calorific values of some of the most popular drinks on the high street.
Graeme Tomlinson, 32, from Aberdeen, who is known online as The Fitness Chef, took to social media to share how milkshakes and coffee can have more calories in than a small meal.
When counting calories many people will meticulously track their meals but often forget to take drinks into account, which could wreak havoc with their healthy eating plans.
In one example, Graeme compares a Five Guys milkshake with 1,002 calories to a homemade lasagne – which is less than 600 calories, and has 60g of protein.
And while many may be aware of their milkshake is high calorie, they may be surprised to discover high street coffees – such as venti mocha from Starbucks – has more calories than a burger.
Graeme Tomlinson, 32, from Aberdeen, who is known online as The Fitness Chef, took to social media to share how milkshakes and coffee can have more calories in than a small meal.
Graeme revealed how a venti Starbucks mocha with whole milk is more calories than a homemade cheeseburger
Taking to Instagram, Graeme wrote a lengthy caption explaining that people should enjoy high calorie drinks in moderation.
In one example he reveals that you’re likely to still be hungry after having a 421 calorie strawberry cream frostino from Costa – and you’ll be more satiated from a Tex Mex chicken salad.
‘Our perception is often that eating main meals results in acquiring more calories when compared to drinking beverages,’ he wrote.
‘This is undoubtedly because, in main, it does. In fact, there exist significantly more foods/recipe combinations containing higher calories than most drinks.
In one example he says how you’re like to still be hungry after having a 421 calorie strawberry cream frostino from Costa – and you’ll be more satiated from a Tex Mex chicken salad
A chocolate chip frappucino from Starbucks is nearly a quarter of a woman’s daily allowance – while a ham and mozerella sandwich is only 432 calories
’In fact, if infrequent, it is likely that consuming 1,002 calories from a milkshake, or 400-500 calories from a coffee based drink can fit any dietary adherence.
‘But if consumption is frequent, each episode accounts for large chunks of overall daily energy intake, likely raising overall calorie intake over time once food is also consumed. Such beverages may also accompany hyper calorie dense fast food.
The chef, who has racked up more than 950,000 followers online, often shares helpful infographic to combat diet culture with simple evidence.
Caffe Nero’s espresso and caramel frappe creme is a whopping 503 calories, more than a hearty dinner of chicken arrabbaita at 498 calories
Those indulging in a large McDonald’s banana milkshake will consume 495 calories while a bowl of coconut chocolate oats is just 408 calories and 21g of protein
Last year he took to social media to share how foods are often not as healthy as they seem.
In one example he highlighted Weight Watchers bread, which is 102 calories per 40g, compared to regular Tesco bread which is 95 calories per 40g, and a third of the price.
In another example, he showed how an Innocent smoothie has more calories than a bottle of Coke, and almost as much sugar, while Weight Watchers chocolate biscuits are only nine calories less than McVities, and their ready meals are higher in calories.
Graeme Tomlinson, 32, from Aberdeen, who is known online as The Fitness Chef, took to social media to share how foods are often not as healthy as they seem. In one example he highlights Weight Watchers bread, which is 102 calories per 40g, compared to regular Tesco bread which is 95 calories per 40g, and a third of the price.
In one infographic, he uses the example of a Weight Watcher Penne Bologenese ready meal, and compares this to Tesco’s Spaghetti Bolognese.