In summer, any cooling products are especially popular, because the hot sun leaves absolutely no chance to escape the heat in the shade. Therefore, the best salvation in the heat is the annual hit product of the summer - ice cream, the benefits and harms of this delicacy are of interest to every lover of it. It is very important to know whether the treat is safe for health, because we very often give it to our children; to protect yourself and others - read detailed article about the beneficial and harmful properties of your favorite dessert.
Ice cream composition
Before you begin to study the harms and benefits of ice cream, it is worth understanding what it is made from. Since many people prefer to buy industrial ice cream rather than prepare it at home themselves, we will talk about the composition of the delicacy made at the factory.
The traditional composition of industrial ice cream includes:
Milk with at least 10% fat content. However, it is worth noting that many unscrupulous manufacturers replace natural milk with palm oil. For consumers, such a replacement is not profitable, but for the manufacturer it has a lot of advantages: it is a cheap raw material; allows the product to be stored longer; gives it a special taste, which causes the consumer a kind of “dependence” on the product. This means that customers will want to buy dessert again and again.
However, palm oil contains saturated fats, which contribute to increased cholesterol in the blood, which is fraught with the further development of many dangerous diseases: atherosclerosis, obesity, thrombosis, diseases of the cardiovascular system, etc. In addition, palm oil is a carcinogen, which is practically not is excreted from the body.
Dry milk residues (9-12%). These include: lactose and proteins. Sugar (12-16%). This concept usually refers to a combination of glucose syrups and sucrose. Water (55-64%) - evaporates from the remaining components of the ice cream. Emulsions and stabilizers (0.2-0.5%). to contents
Types of ice cream: beneficial and harmful properties
If you carefully study the composition of industrial ice cream, then without much effort you can conclude that it does not contain as many benefits as we would like. However, that’s not all; the type of ice cream will tell you a lot about the benefits and harms of the product.
There are several types of cold summer delicacy:
Ice cream is the richest type of ice cream. It contains up to 15% fat, but it contains less sugar than other types of refreshing treats. Creamy ice cream has 10% fat and 15% sugar. Dairy ice cream contains 4-6% fat and 16% sugar. Fruit and berry fruits are completely devoid of fat (0%), but they contain a lot of sugar - at least 30%.
Based on all of the above, we can summarize the specific benefits and harms of a summer product. To understand what is more in ice cream: beneficial or harmful properties, we suggest moving smoothly to the next section of the article.
Health benefits of ice cream
The fact that the sweet delicacy has an unforgettable taste, which many associate with childhood, is far from its only advantage. In addition to the fact that you can enjoy the varied taste of the dessert for hours, you can also improve your health a little.
For example, ice cream is a great thirst quencher. Nourishes the body. On average, ice cream contains from 160 to 325 kcal per 100 g of product. It all depends on the type of treat and its composition, which is created by the manufacturer. As a rule, the calorie content of a particular ice cream is indicated on the packaging, along with nutritional value product. Helps cope with nausea and PMS symptoms. If natural milk is added to ice cream, then it can be argued that the delicacy contains all the benefits that are contained in real milk. And this benefit lies in the most important beneficial element of milk - calcium, which is responsible for the structure of bones and skeleton. Calcium also helps reduce the risk of colon cancer, prevents the formation of kidney stones and regulates blood pressure. However, the most important thing is that ice cream promotes the production of serotonin, the hormone of happiness. That is why, after eating even a small portion, the mood improves and the person feels happier.
Harmful properties of ice cream for the body
In addition to the advantages, the favorite delicacy of children and adults also has disadvantages. As a rule, they are associated with the composition of ice cream, which includes all kinds of chemical flavors, sweeteners and other harmful substances. This largely explains those harmful properties, which industrial ice cream has.
The abundance of white sugar in ice cream is very dangerous for health, since such sweetness can cause a number of dangerous diseases, such as: obesity; diabetes; increased blood pressure; In children, an overly sweet product causes hyperactivity, anxiety, poor concentration, etc. Ice cream with vegetable fat seems healthy only at first glance. Vegetable fats are cheaper for manufacturers; moreover, they are lower in calories, which helps to reduce general level calorie content of the product. For those who watch their weight, this is important. However, in large quantities, vegetable fats are harmful.
To reduce them negative impact on the body, it is necessary to follow the correct technology for obtaining them, but only a few producers adhere to it. The rest use chemical solvents to obtain fat.
Of course, we cannot trace how fats were obtained, just as we cannot choose ice cream in which they are completely absent. However, we can buy a delicacy in which their content will be minimal, then the harm from them will be corresponding.
A huge number of emulsifiers, flavors, stabilizers artificially replace the natural taste and color dairy product. Such a replacement cannot be beneficial to health. Sometimes, manufacturers include in ice cream not just harmful, but dangerous substances for the body. Over time, they lead to the development of the most terrible and deadly diseases.
Below is a table showing health-hazardous E-additives. If at least one of them is present in the treat, refuse to buy it. The same applies to the presence of these harmful substances in other products.
The high calorie content of ice cream is very dangerous for your figure. Even if you are not obese, keep in mind that after frequent consumption of a sweet antidepressant, weight problems may begin. It is also worth noting that ice cream poses a certain risk to women's health. The presence of some harmful substances in it, especially the presence of vegetable fats in large quantities, is dangerous for women due to infertility. You should be especially wary of consuming ice cream with various flavors (lemon, strawberry, kiwi, etc.). As a rule, instead of natural fruit additives, ordinary berry or fruit essences are put into ice cream, the same applies to fruit and berry ice cream. It is extremely rare in our stores or supermarkets to find popsicles on a stick made from natural juice. It is quite often prepared using ordinary water with the addition of flavors and dyes. It also happens that ice cream causes headaches. This phenomenon is typical for 1/3 of the population of the entire planet and is due to the fact that when consuming a cold product, body temperature drops sharply, blood vessels narrow, and blood begins to flow poorly to the brain.
It is also worth noting that ice cream is poorly absorbed by the body, so it is considered a rather “heavy” food. It begins to be digested in the stomach when it “warms up” well. From all this the conclusion follows - you shouldn’t eat it often, 2-3 times a week is an acceptable norm, the harm from which to the body is minimal.
For whom is ice cream contraindicated?
Considering the presence of harmful substances in the product and the possibility of them causing significant harm to the body, it is worth highlighting a certain group of people who are strictly prohibited from consuming ice cream, or who can eat it in very limited portions.
Contraindications for ice cream:
diabetes (it is not recommended to consume those types of ice cream that contain a lot of white sugar or sucrose); tendency to corpulence; frequent respiratory diseases. Especially not for those people who have recently had a sore throat; lactose intolerance; tendency to form stones in the gall bladder and kidneys; peptic ulcer; chronic gastritis; elevated blood cholesterol levels.
Try to always consume the ice cream right away. Don't buy it in large bags; it's better to eat it on a stick, in cups or in a cone. The product loses its beneficial properties and increases its harmful ones when it is stored in the refrigerator for a long time, especially if all the proper conditions are not met. Do not overuse the delicious dessert called “ice cream”, and then the benefits and harms of it will be the last thing that interests you, because all unnecessary thoughts will overshadow the joy of sweet moments.
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Irina 07/18/2016 Ice cream. Is the treat healthy? 
The long-awaited summer always brings with it heat, and in such weather ice cream becomes the best-selling product, and today, dear readers, the topic of my article is devoted to ice cream, which many of us love very much. We will talk about the benefits and harms of ice cream, who can eat it and how much of it without harm to health.
When I talk about ice cream, I often think of my grandmother. I remember how she told us: “You should always eat ice cream, and especially in the summer, to harden your throat.” She gave us money, and my sister and I, happy, ran to buy ice cream. How delicious it was! And indeed, they didn’t get sick and rarely suffered from sore throats. True, the ice cream also came with a large list of her tips for improving health.
If we recall history, the first mentions of ice cream were found in ancient Chinese chronicles; in ancient China, fruits and juices frozen with ice were used as a remedy for the heat. Centuries had to pass before ice cream was first brought to Europe and began to be consumed as a treat. In the 17th century, it began to gain popularity in France, and the first cafe selling ice cream was opened there.
Since then, recipes for making ice cream have been constantly updated, new varieties have appeared, and in the 19th century its mass production began in the United States. Now we have the opportunity to try countless types of ice cream, different in taste and composition, in cones, in cups, in briquettes, in cylinders, on sticks.
Do you remember the times (if you are my age, you probably remember) when we went to Moscow and GUM, TSUM and large stores always sold ice cream. How many years have passed, but I still remember the taste of that ice cream in a waffle cone. And then at the buffet I bought myself a glass of forfeit and a shortcake or something else - it seemed like such extraordinary happiness! I keep thinking, either the quality of the ice cream was different, or we were not spoiled, probably all together, but it was THAT ice cream of our childhood that I personally will forever remember.
Types and composition of ice cream. Calorie content
Most types of ice cream have a high calorie content, which depends on its composition. The main components of ice cream are milk, cream, sugar, various fruit and berry juices, chocolate, nuts, coffee and other natural products. In addition, to add more fat to some types of ice cream, butter.
However, modern production of this cold delicacy cannot do without various additives, dyes, flavor enhancers, preservatives and stabilizers are added to it, which allows you to give ice cream a particular taste and color, and also increases its shelf life.
Fruit and berry ice cream
IN Lately due to their low calorie content, they have become very popular different kinds fruit and berry ice cream, on the shelves you can find a wide variety of its varieties. The basis for such ice cream is fruit or berry juices or purees, sugar syrup and, of course, all kinds of additives. Of all types of ice cream, fruit and berry ice cream has the least calorie content, as it does not contain any fat.
Dairy ice cream
Once upon a time in my childhood, the number of types of ice cream did not differ in variety, and milk ice cream was, perhaps, the only, but incredibly tasty, summer delicacy. Dairy ice cream is made from cow's milk; the sugar content in such ice cream is not high, so it is considered a low-calorie, light dessert.
Ice cream
As the name suggests, creamy ice cream is made from cream; it also varies in the amount of fat it contains. The most high-calorie creamy ice cream is considered to be ice cream, perhaps the most delicious of all types of ice cream. Manufacturers add butter to the ice cream, which gives the product a special softness and unique taste.
To summarize: the higher the fat content of the ice cream, the higher its calorie content.
Ice cream. Benefit for health
So, let's talk about the benefits of ice cream. If we assume that ice cream is made from natural products, then it has all the beneficial properties of these products. Since ice cream contains milk and dairy products, along with ice cream we receive easily digestible animal proteins, carbohydrates, fats, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and many other minerals. In addition, dairy products are rich in vitamins A, E, C, group B, PP and the most important amino acids for the body, of which there are more than twenty in milk.
Milk, and therefore ice cream made from natural cow's milk, is energy, it is the health of our teeth and bones, the health of our nervous system. The beneficial substances contained in dairy products support metabolic processes in our body, improve immunity.
You can now hear a lot of different information about milk. If you are his opponent, then we can advise you to eat popsicles as an alternative to ice cream. And we are returning to the topic of regular ice cream, continuing the conversation about the health benefits of ice cream.
Calcium is one of the main components of ice cream, this mineral supports the health of not only bones and teeth and serves as the prevention of osteoporosis, its role is very important for the entire body. Calcium is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses, in the contraction of muscle tissue, and plays a vital role in hematopoiesis and the functioning of the cardiovascular system. This mineral participates in the metabolic processes of the body and promotes the absorption of vitamin B12.
Calcium in combination with potassium, magnesium and phosphorus has a beneficial effect on blood vessels, heart muscle and nervous system.
Vitamins A and E They are rightfully considered powerful antioxidants that prevent free radicals from destroying our body, improve metabolic processes in the body, maintain youthful skin and strengthen the immune system. In addition, vitamin A is very important for vision.
B vitamins rich chocolate ice cream, these vitamins are important for the nervous system, they increase the body's resistance to stressful situations, maintain energy balance, and are necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive system.
Serotonin It is commonly called the hormone of joy, and the amino acids that make up ice cream increase the level of this hormone in the blood, which in turn improves mood, improves appetite, sleep, we feel cheerful and energized.
For those who want to lose weight Ice cream can also be healthy, despite its high calorie content. Many people are afraid to eat ice cream, believing that the fats it contains contribute to weight gain. However, it has been proven that ice cream in moderation is beneficial even fat people, since the high calcium content, which is almost completely absorbed by the body, helps to more completely break down fats. Moreover, ice cream gives you a feeling of fullness and slightly suppresses your appetite, which is also in its favor, and you can always choose ice cream with a low fat content.
Can ice cream soothe your throat?
Ice cream hardens your throat, this is a proven fact that even doctors do not deny, but caution and moderation are needed here. You should not eat ice cream in the cold or on a cold day. And I’m glad that our grandmother was right when she advised us to use the summer for such a hardening of the throat. Of course, this should be done when you do not have pharyngitis or other throat diseases. In this case, you need to cure your throat, and then eat ice cream.
And ice cream is also often prescribed to children after tonsil removal. But this is done only to reduce bleeding.
For diabetics Currently, special diet ice cream is produced based on sugar substitutes and soy milk, which allows such people not to deprive themselves of the pleasure of eating a portion of ice cream in the summer heat.
Benefits for the intestines is evident in the recent emergence of ice creams made from yoghurt enriched with bifidobacteria. This ice cream improves the intestinal microflora, improves its motility and has a positive effect on the immune system.
Who benefits from ice cream?
Within reasonable limits, everyone can eat ice cream; a portion of this tasty delicacy eaten leisurely on a hot day will not harm anyone. Below we will talk about the rate of ice cream consumption per day.
If anyone is concerned about calories, then it is better to give up ice cream, 100 grams of which contain 340 kcal. We can recommend buying less high-calorie cream or milk ice cream, or even better, fruit ice cream.
What's the healthiest ice cream?
Probably, many will agree with me that the healthiest ice cream is ice cream made at home, we know WHAT we put there, we do everything with love, we put in our warm energy, so if you want to eat ice cream with benefits for your health, very I advise you to cook it at home. I invite you to read the article on the blog How to make ice cream at home.
The recipe for this ice cream is very simple.
Grind berries or fruits in a blender. Place everything in small containers. Stick wooden or plastic sticks into them. Freeze in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator.
And if it is not possible to make ice cream at home, then always pay attention to the simple GOST sign. Ice cream with this sign can be preferred.
What are the benefits of ice cream? Interesting facts in questions and answers
And now I invite you to hear short answers from doctors and nutritionists about ice cream.
Is it healthy and can pregnant women eat ice cream?
Yes, it is useful and possible. An additional source of calcium, protein, and an important aspect of pleasure, the hormone of joy is produced. The only thing we can recommend to pregnant women is to slightly thaw the ice cream to avoid getting sick. And, of course, if they have contraindications. We'll talk about this below.
Does ice cream weaken your immune system?
No, it doesn't weaken. Ice cream contains substances that we eat in everyday life. And when eating ice cream, we are talking about local cooling.
Can ice cream cause headaches?
Yes maybe. Constriction of blood vessels when eating ice cream can cause headache in people who are inclined towards this. This will not happen in a healthy person with trained blood vessels.
Is yogurt ice cream healthier than ice cream?
No. Milk and yogurt are dairy products with approximately the same nutrient content. And the beneficial bacteria that are in yogurt are frozen in ice cream.
How much ice cream can you eat a day?
A relatively healthy person can eat 100-150 grams of ice cream per day. You just need to look carefully at the contraindications.
Is it possible to give ice cream to children and at what age?
Doctors recommend giving children ice cream at age 3. But you need to know that every child is individual. If there are no contraindications, then you can give children ice cream earlier. You should carefully read the ice cream ingredients on the label. Check the expiration date of the ice cream. And you should not give ice cream to children in the acute stage various diseases throat.
And it's best to do it yourself. Here is one of the recipes for such ice cream made from low-fat cottage cheese for a child.
The dangers of ice cream
As you can see, ice cream has many advantages, but there are also disadvantages, and I suggest you familiarize yourself with them. The most significant disadvantage of ice cream is the fact that manufacturers do not always use natural products when making ice cream, as well as other food products.
Palm oil in ice cream, as in the composition of other products, can cause significant harm, since it consists of 50% saturated fatty acids and has a melting point higher than the temperature of the human body. As a result, these fats are not absorbed by the body, but settle on the walls of blood vessels, increasing cholesterol and increasing the risk of developing atherosclerosis.
Various synthetic additives under such unpleasant names as emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavors, flavor enhancers, also greatly reduce the rating of modern ice cream. Moreover, we have a very superficial idea of what lies behind these additives and how they can affect health, especially when it comes to children, whose body reacts especially sensitively to everything harmful that enters the stomach. And you also need to be very attentive to ice cream for people with gastrointestinal diseases.
In addition, there are also manufacturers who do not reflect truthful information on the packaging. We read that ice cream contains natural milk or cream, but in fact, when checked, no dairy products are found in it at all. Therefore, it is important to buy ice cream from well-known brands that have a good reputation. And it’s even better, as I already wrote, to make ice cream yourself at home.
Is ice cream bad for our teeth?
You can also often hear the opinion that ice cream hurts your teeth. But I think it’s not the ice cream that’s to blame, but dental problems. Some have untreated teeth, others have damaged or thinned enamel. So such people, of course, need to take care of their oral cavity, and not blame ice cream for it. And after ice cream, you should not allow a sudden change in temperature. What if there are people who like to drink hot tea after ice cream? Then, of course, there may be problems with the teeth, cracks in the enamel may appear, and the teeth will ache.
Let's see what doctors and nutritionists say about the benefits and harms of ice cream.
Ice cream. Contraindications
Who is ice cream contraindicated for? There are also direct contraindications to eating ice cream, primarily milk sugar intolerance. Fortunately, this is not as common in young people. But older people should eat milk and cream ice cream carefully, since a lack of the lactase enzyme in the body, which breaks down milk sugar, can lead to intestinal upset. It is better for such people to use dietary ice cream based on yogurt or fruit and berries.
People with high cholesterol, obese people and those at risk of atherosclerosis should also give up fatty varieties of ice cream, giving preference to dairy or fruit varieties.
However, if you enjoy ice cream only occasionally, it will not cause any significant harm to anyone.
Here's to our wisdom with a wonderful summer mood, delicious ice cream and the simple joys of life!
And for the soul, today we will listen to Schubert. Impromptu G flat major No.3 I really love this impromptu. I once played him myself. I highly recommend taking the time to sit and enjoy everything a little in silence.
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Most of our compatriots love ice cream very much. Some foreigners, having visited Russia, tell in horror at home that Russians eat ice cream even in winter, in thirty-degree frost, and on the street.
We can say that there are some exaggerations in this, but in general everything is true. In Russia, both children and adults buy ice cream for any reason: to enjoy themselves, to calm their nerves, to “charge” their brains, to simply satisfy their hunger, to cool down on a hot day, etc. Attitudes towards ice cream vary, especially among nutrition specialists. Some believe that you can eat it almost every day, while others do not recommend more than twice a week.
It is impossible to say for sure whether ice cream is harmful to health or healthy. Most likely, the well-known statement that applies to almost any food product will be true - moderation is needed in everything. And ice cream can also be both relatively healthy and harmful.
What kind of product is this - ice cream? Ice cream can be soft or hardened - it's about the production method. Soft serve ice cream does not get colder than -5°C, it cannot be stored for a long time, and it tastes very delicate. Seasoned ice cream is frozen at plants down to -25°C, and can be stored in this form for a whole year. It is very dense and hard.
Ice cream also differs in terms of fat content: milk, cream, ice cream and fruit and berry.
Ice cream composition
There is no fat in fruit and berry ice cream, and the sugar content is about 30%. This ice cream is made from natural fruit juices and purees.
Dairy ice cream contains less sugar - up to 16%, but it does contain fat. True, it is less than in other types of ice cream - cream and ice cream - only 6%. Creamy ice cream can contain up to 10% fat and up to 15% sugar, and ice cream can contain up to 15% fat - this is the fattest variety of ice cream.
Natural animal fats are a wonderful product that gives us strength and energy. However, nowadays many manufacturers have begun to use not only natural milk fat, but also a mixture of vegetable fats. They explain this by saying that this way ice cream becomes less caloric and also more affordable. All this is true, but the nutritional value of such ice cream seems questionable, especially given the use of various fillers and emulsifiers.
Ice cream made from natural products contains many useful substances, at least a hundred: more than 20 amino acids, 25 fatty acids, 20 vitamins, 30 mineral salts and important enzymes necessary for normal metabolism. This is why they say that a serving of ice cream can not only calm you down, but also “charge” your brain.
Ice cream is healthy if it is made from natural milk. That's when it's nutritious and high in calories, restores energy and really satisfies hunger - much better than a Snickers bar.
They say that some otolaryngologists advise eating ice cream regularly to develop a kind of local immunity, in order to accustom the throat to low temperatures. Of course, it's better to do this gradually, and eat ice cream little by little - if you need it at all.
Who benefits from ice cream and who harms it?
However, experts from the Institute of Nutrition believe that ice cream is not good for everyone. First of all, due to its high calorie content (100g of product can contain up to 500 kcal) and sugar content, ice cream is not recommended for people who are overweight or sick diabetes mellitus.
Those with high cholesterol levels should not eat ice cream made with animal fats. Most nutritionists do not recommend frequently consuming flavored ice creams: strawberry, lemon and others, since they contain artificial additives and fruit essences. It is best to give preference to fruit and berry varieties of ice cream.
Dairy ice cream contains less fat than other types and is therefore lower in calories. However, easily digestible sugar is found in large quantities in any ice cream, and it can quickly increase blood glucose levels.
Frequent consumption of ice cream can cause headaches. It seems incredible, but according to medical statistics, about a third of people in the world who suffer from headaches experience it precisely because of their addiction to ice cream. Eating ice cream, especially if you are in a hurry, lowers body temperature too quickly, constricts blood vessels, and less blood flows to the brain, which causes headaches.
For people suffering from coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis and caries, it is better to refrain from eating ice cream, or enjoy it only occasionally. Even healthy people should not eat ice cream every day, but only two, maximum three times a week.
As for children, first of all, they should not be allowed to replace ice cream with a full meal. However, here the opinions of experts are divided: some advise giving children ice cream as a dessert, immediately after the main meal, explaining that this will not suppress their appetite; others do not recommend doing this, since ice cream after eating makes digestion difficult.
You can find a middle ground and give children ice cream, for example, as an afternoon snack, with sour forest berries - they help the body absorb fats and sugar more easily.
A few words about the culture of ice cream consumption. Most people are used to eating ice cream on the go, having bought it on the street. Thus, together with ice cream, we eat street dust, dirt and car exhaust - because ice cream absorbs all this instantly. If you already bought ice cream on the street, then at least go to a park or an outdoor cafe, but it’s best to eat ice cream at home.
In fact, if you follow moderation, almost everyone can eat ice cream. Most experts believe that 100g of ice cream per week will not harm anyone. By the way, in our country they consume 4-10 times less ice cream than in European countries or the USA.
And now the fun part: how you can make ice cream at home. For example, to make creamy ice cream you will need whipped cream and yolks. If desired, you can add alcohol, vanillin or honey as natural flavors.
How to Make Ice Cream: Making Ice Cream at Home
It is more convenient to prepare ice cream in an ice cream maker - manual or electric. A manual ice cream maker has two reservoirs: you need to fill the inner one and place it in the outer reservoir filled with ice and salt. In order for the ice cream to thicken, you will have to rotate the handle of the ice cream maker for at least 20-30 minutes, but it should not harden.
Using a manual ice cream maker can be quite tedious, especially if you like to serve ice cream to your guests. In this case, it is better to purchase an electric ice cream maker, in which it is easy to prepare a fluffy and tasty creamy mass.
There are many recipes for making ice cream today, and the rules for making good ice cream are not at all complicated, but following them requires a certain amount of patience. All ingredients must be fresh, otherwise the taste will not be very pleasant.
Cream with a fat content of at least 30% must be fresh and chilled. Beat the yolks with sugar in a hot water bath until a thick foam is obtained, and then cool for cold water with ice.
The whites need to be beaten until they begin to shine like snow. To do this, they, as well as the dishes, should be cooled before whipping, and while whipping, add a little salt. The prepared mass must be immediately placed in freezer, otherwise it will quickly begin to fall off and lose its taste and tenderness.
This ice cream can be stored in the freezer for several weeks. plastic containers, but it’s better to eat it in the first week after preparation - that’s when it tastes best.
Before serving, remove the ice cream from the freezer and leave it on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Under no circumstances should you refreeze melted ice cream again.
Marina Rosenstein
Nutritionist, international expert in the field of immunodietology and hidden food intolerance, member of the Association of Honored Doctors of Russia
Some people eat ice cream almost every day and don’t think about how it will affect their health. To understand this, let's talk about the components of a cold treat.
Substituting Ingredients
Today, manufacturers have a whole arsenal of food ingredients that make it easy to do without expensive and high-calorie raw materials.To reduce the cost, and at the same time the calorie content of the product, it is enough to exclude fresh cream (the main ingredient of ice cream, for example, “creamy” or “sundae”) and replace it with yogurt, and natural milk fat with vegetable fat, which can be either high-quality and natural vegetable oil, and artificially rich margarine that sticks disgustingly to the palate.
In order to obtain the correct consistency and sufficient density, it is necessary to use thickeners and emulsifiers. This could be natural agar-agar, regular starch, or maybe lecithin obtained from genetically modified soybeans.
Very sweet
A separate conversation about sugars and sweeteners. Nutritionists have long come to the conclusion that refined sugar is not healthy. As such, it was virtually unavailable to humans in nature, and our body is not adapted to the constant consumption of refined sugars.
But the taste of sugar, this rich source of energy, is so attractive (especially to children) that food companies use sweeteners in almost everything. Moreover, manufacturers are deaf to the admonitions of scientists about the frightening increase in diabetes statistics. The connection between fermentation processes and systemic chronic inflammation has been proven. The fact is that foods containing sugar are favorable for pathogenic yeasts, which create an imbalance in the microflora of the human body. As a result, we get sick more often.
Nowadays, it is not only diabetics who limit the amount of sugar. Many people use sugar substitutes as sweeteners, but, unfortunately, some of them are not just harmful, but truly dangerous.
Unacceptable sugar substitute aspartame, widely used for the production of dietary low-calorie products, in some countries it is strictly prohibited due to methyl alcohol, which is formed during the splitting process or simply when it is heated.
From especially sugary corn, obtained through genetic engineering, they have learned to produce cheap fructose syrup, thanks to its widespread use in the food industry, allergic reactions to corn have become commonplace.
The best sugars are natural ones with a low glycemic index (date, coconut, maple, mulberry). One of the most familiar is our beetroot. By the way, it is more familiar to the immune system than imported cane.
Brown sugar is better than refined sugar because purification and whitening are achieved chemically. Therefore, when choosing ice cream, do not be lazy - carefully read what it is made of. Give preference to natural, high-quality ingredients - this is much more important than calorie content.
Favorite ice cream
Rich creamy vanilla taste, pleasant consistency and, of course, fat content of at least 12% - these are the signs of a real ice cream. Classic ice cream is prepared using butter - one of the most valuable animal fats, which we so need to build many important tissues. Such, for example, as brain tissue, retina, adrenal glands, and all, without exception, cell membranes. Hormones are built from saturated fats; without fats, many vitamins cannot be absorbed. According to accepted standards, ice cream contains from 12 to 20% fat.
The standard fat intake for an adult is approximately 100 grams per day. It turns out that if someone wants to eat half a kilo of ice cream in one sitting, nothing bad will happen to him? Alas, this is not so, because, firstly, such a volume contains a large number of sugar, and secondly, milk protein is one of the most common hidden allergens. It’s safer to limit yourself to one or two glasses of ice cream per week.
Ice cream is prohibited
Unfortunately, people with pancreatic diseases, those who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract or gallbladder. The fact is that cold food can lead to cramps internal organs and vessels.Let's not forget about the growing army of diabetics. Doctors recommend that such patients buy special ice cream that uses safer sugar substitutes. They are helped, for example, by stevia extract - a natural plant that has a sweet taste, almost zero calories, and, by the way, it is not at all susceptible to yeast fermentation.
In conclusion, I want to say once again that when buying ice cream, look at the composition of the product - it must be made from natural ingredients and permitted additives. Also, do not lose your sense of proportion: 200 grams of ice cream per week will give you pleasure and will not do much harm to your figure, provided that you do not eat ice cream at night.
I also recommend getting a simple home appliance, mastering a simple recipe for making ice cream, and treating your children and guests with a tasty and high-quality product yourself. After all, no one knows better than you what you made your ice cream from - with soul and love!
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Even in the winter cold, you can often meet a person who, despite conventions, will enjoy ice cream. In the summer heat, almost every second person will hold fruit ice in their hands. But what to do if you are strict diet and have you decided to devote yourself to a healthy lifestyle? Silently envy? Loudly condemn? Not worth it.
Truths and lies about the ice cream diet
Dietitians have ensured that people who adhere to the paradigm healthy eating did not suffer from the absence of everyone's loved one in their lives. There is a diet that not only does not prohibit eating ice cream, but is based on its consumption. It is commonly believed that cold stimulates fat burning, promoting weight loss. In reality, this is not quite the case: the balance of fats and their consumption does not depend on ice cream, but on the quality and quantity of food in relation to energy consumption in general.
Thus, if you eat only ice cream, you will undoubtedly lose weight. However, such nutrition will never be complete, and your body will soon let you know about it.
However, if you adhere to a healthy and nutritious diet, then eating a portion of ice cream, “Gourmand” or “Fruit and Berry” from time to time will not harm your figure and health. And there is no reason to deny yourself your favorite sweets.
Which ice cream is most beneficial for your figure?
Ice cream is divided into the following varieties:
- Fruit - this includes sorbets and fruit ice. Since it is based on fruit puree and juice, there is no fat in it.
- Dairy - contains 2.8-3.5% fat, so it also does not pose a particular threat to the figure.
- Fermented milk - made on a yogurt base and contains beneficial fermented milk bacteria, not fatty.
- Creamy - tender and tasty ice cream, but worst enemy figure, since it contains 8-10% fat.
- Ice cream is the most beloved ice cream by many, but it is also the most high-calorie ice cream - 12-15% fat.
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For many years, ice cream has been one of the most favorite treats of people of all ages. Even in ancient times, it was served at royal feasts and was also prepared in the homes of the poor. Today this dessert is presented for every taste and budget and can satisfy even the most demanding customer.
The basis of any ice cream is milk, the benefits of which need not be discussed. The filling can be berries, fruits, candied fruits, chocolate, nuts, vanilla and caramel - you can’t list everything. But it also contains various emulsifiers and stabilizers to improve taste and shelf life. Therefore, many lovers of this product are concerned about the question of whether ice cream is harmful.
What is included in ice cream
Traditionally, any ice cream consists of cream and dairy products, which make up 20-25% of the total volume of the product. Their benefits are difficult to overestimate: the calcium they contain is beneficial to the body at any age. In addition, milk contains some B vitamins, as well as magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus, which are so necessary for humans.
In terms of fat content, milk ice cream is the lowest in calories, but this is rare now. This is followed by cream and then a full-fat ice cream. The latter, of course, is the most delicious, but from the point of view of a slim figure, it is not the best option, so it is better not to use it too often. From this point of view, the question of whether ice cream will be harmful to the figure will be inappropriate; everyone decides for themselves.
Ice cream may contain vegetable fats such as palm oil. In this regard, the question may immediately arise whether ice cream is harmful or not. Most experts believe that it does not cause any particular harm to the body, but there is no benefit from it either, so it is better to still buy ice cream based on natural dairy products. Conscientious manufacturers always indicate this in the composition.
For improvement taste qualities and extending shelf life, manufacturers add emulsifiers and preservatives to ice cream. Today, almost no product can do without them. You shouldn't expect a horror story about "The Scary Truth About Ice Cream" here. Modern technologies always provide for the presence of chemical additives in products, the main thing is that they are of high quality. From this point of view, it is better not to rush to a very cheap product.
Another essential component of ice cream is sugar. This product does not cause any harm to healthy people, but it is better not to abuse it for those who suffer from diabetes. Of course, you can’t get sick from this, but it’s better not to abuse it. Before buying ice cream, you should always carefully study its composition so as not to purchase a product of dubious quality.
Possible harm from ice cream
Many people with a sweet tooth wonder whether it is possible to get sick by eating ice cream. Of course, if you eat a lot of it, then you can. But eat a glass or two of ice cream in hot weather It will only be useful. In addition, many otolaryngologists advise eating ice cream regularly and thereby developing the body’s immunity to possible hypothermia. The main thing here is to have a sense of proportion.
If you really seriously ask yourself why ice cream is harmful, why ice cream is harmful, then you can really find some pitfalls. For example, very high-calorie ice cream can affect blood cholesterol levels, so people with such problems are better off consuming a low-calorie product. Too often, doctors do not advise eating ice cream: by cooling the body, it can cause vasoconstriction, which leads to headaches. But 2-3 times a week will not do any harm. Therefore, you should not believe horror stories on the topic “The terrible truth about ice cream.”
Today, ice cream is presented on the market in such a variety that choosing the right option for yourself is not difficult. For example, a full-fat ice cream can always be replaced with milk or berry ice cream. Not to mention frozen juices, which are very popular now. And the question of whether ice cream is harmful or healthy disappears by itself.
The composition of the ice cream is further described in the video:
What are the benefits of ice cream?
In addition to the cooling effect, ice cream has other benefits for our body. In addition to the vitamins contained in milk, many useful substances can also be found in ice cream toppings. Nuts, dried apricots, raisins, cocoa (in small quantities) are undoubtedly very healthy.
Ice cream can slightly reduce stomach acidity with gastritis or ulcers. According to doctors, in case of stomach diseases, it even reduces pain. It is very useful to eat a portion or two of this product when you feel low, as it is very nutritious. In this case, it is very useful to choose types of ice cream with nuts and dried fruits.
Another plus is that ice cream produces serotonin in the body, which is also called the “happiness hormone,” so consuming it will lift your mood. It’s no wonder that this dessert is loved by students and people whose work involves stress.
Golden mean
When eating ice cream, like any other product, you should always adhere to the rule of the golden mean. Doctors advise not to eat this dessert too often. When purchasing, it is correct to pay attention to the composition of the product in order to prevent harmful chemical compounds from entering our body. If you are concerned about excess sugar or fat, it is better to replace chocolate ice cream with fruit and berry milk ice cream. That's the whole truth about ice cream.
Doctors also advise paying attention to the culture of ice cream consumption and not eating it on the street. After all, dust and exhaust gases, of which there are so many around, can enter the body along with it. In addition, by eating ice cream in a cafe or at home, you can get more pleasure from this delicacy than by doing it on the go.
