We All Scream for Ice Cream!
by Cindy Burreson
But....we may also scream at it's effects on our waistline! Ice cream is a seemingly logical treat in the summer months, but have you ever really taken a look at your favorite ice cream's nutritional contents (or lack thereof)? Don't be fooled by key marketing words like "organic, healthy ingredients, hormone-free, dairy-free", etc. Just because an ice cream is ANY of those things, doesn't mean it isn't full of fat and calories. For example, half a cup of the ever popular "Chubby Hubby" by Ben & Jerry's, contains over 1/3 of your RDA fat intake. Eat too much of that this summer, and you could be wearing a sash bearing that title! Many ice creams contain the equivalent of eating an entire fast food meal, so be aware of what you are consuming. An alternative to traditional ice creams is making homemade Popsicles using fresh fruit juices; they cool you off and are better for you!!!