Jamba Juice
Usually when people want a cool and tasty, yet healthy drink, they head over to Jamba Juice. However, this store is not as healthy as you may think. Its classical smoothies are usually made out of two scoops of sherbet, which is loaded with corn syrup, or frozen yogurt. But, if you guys want a healthier alternative, try ordering the smoothie in Make it Light, which decreases the amount of calories, sugars, and carbohydrates. You can also try substituting the sherbet and juices in the classical smoothie for real fruit. This way, you still pay for a classical smoothie, instead of an all fruit smoothie, which is more expensive.
Beware of the ingredients list! In some of the ingredients lists, it is stated that real fruit is used, even if only fruit juice is used. For example, the Banana Berry drink claims to have strawberries, blueberries, and raspberry sherbet—but there’s actually frozen yogurt in there too. The only real fruits are bananas and blueberries there is only apple strawberry juice and not actual strawberries. Do not worry about the fruits because, though they are frozen, Jamba Juice assures its customers that they were froze at the peak of their ripeness. However, do not let those weight burner and antioxidant boosts fool you! Even though they do work, taking them once in awhile does absolutely nothing for you. Do not expect to order a smoothie with the most calories and add a weight burner boost and actually lose weight. The Jamba Juice that we contacted has confirmed all of this information.
Cho Dang Tofu
A former employee revealed that MSG, a concentrated form of salt used to enhance flavor, has been added in large amounts to many of the soups and dishes at Cho Dang Tofu. Many customers have also noticed that they were very thirsty after eating a savory meal at the tofu restaurant.
Although the restaurant manager did confirm that MSG was added into their dishes, she clarified that the amount added was not as much as the employee described to be. “We only add like a pinch to our food,” she claimed. So if you’re not a fan of MSG in your food, be sure to know what the ingredients are in your food before you order!
Lollicup
An employee of the famous boba place, Lollicup, explained that many of the quality beverages are filled with syrup to give it a sweeter taste. She also mentioned that some of the ingredients are actually premade.
The manager confirmed that many of their fruit slushies, while claiming to be made of real fruit on the website, actually have about a third of a cup of syrup also mixed in. Lollicup, whose slogan is “to add a bit of fun, mix a little flavor,” certainly has lived up to its motto by adding a bit too much flavor to its beverages.
Costco
Most of us all know about Costco’s convenient food court. Clubs at our school, in an attempt to fundraise money, often buy churros or chicken bakes from Costco. But be careful about how often you eat these seemingly delicious goods. The food is not prepared fresh. The frozen dough and ingredients are prepared in the morning and then popped into a freezer and are sometimes preheated for people before it is ordered. During busy hours, the food is preheated and then served. Health lovers, stay clear of the cheese pizza. It is loaded with an excessive amount of cheese and has the most calories. The employees get perks based off how long they have worked there and automatically get membership to Costco. But take it easy on them; their job is physically wearing and tiring.
Despite our attempts to confirm the above information, Costco management ignored all of our calls.
