I don't like Cold Stone Creamery.  I think they contribute to the growing problem of obesity in America.  But the bigger problem is that their ice cream is really good.  And it's like they give no thought to the idea of the "food pyramid" or some other sort of healthy eating guide.  They just dish out fatty, sweet ice cream.  Let's say you get a small (Like It) bowl of Cheesecake Ice Cream:  22g of Total Fat, 14g of Saturated Fat, and 44g of Carbohydrates, among other lovely nutrients.  Or how about Cake Batter:  23/14/48.  Let's say you're simple and just get Vanilla Bean:  23/15/39.  Ouch.  That's some pretty bad stuff.  Not to mention the fact that you feel the need to finish it despite feeling like you could vomit/explode.  I boycott this place.  People say, "Hey let's go get some Cold Stone!"  And I say, "Heck no, brother.  I'm sick of that place."  And they usually say, "Yeah, actually I am too.  I don't know why I keep going back."  Well I know:  Guar Gum.  It's an ingredient in Sweet Cream Ice Cream, the primary ingredient in all Cold Stone's flavors.  Actually I have no idea if this stuff is harmful in any.  But I'm sticking with my theory. #food