Ice cream is an American summer staple, but is it harming your health? Here's what a dietitian says, plus the deal with non-dairy, low-calorie options.
than a pint of Ben and Jerry’s because it contains less sugar and fat, which is what makes ice cream creamy.
“It’s not going to have that same ice cream experience,” Pappa says. “If I’m going to have ice cream, I want ice cream.”lactose or dairy-intolerant individuals or vegans, but they’re not inherently healthier. If you can tolerate dairy, you’re fine to stick with regular ice cream, Pappa says. “It is far harder to get that texture using plant products like coconut, soy almond,” she says. “To really mimic ice cream, they’re adding a lot of ingredients – they’re adding gels, they’re adding emulsifiers.”Frozen yogurt may be lower in calories, but its inherently sour flavor means it’s often packed with more added sugar than normal ice cream.
But for those watching their caloric intake for health or dietary reasons instructed by a doctor, Pappa suggests tryingDiscover more health tips for your daily diet:
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