More fruits: If the list contains real fruits, a little cream or coconut, nuts and dark chocolate – it already sounds more promising. These ingredients contain nutritional benefits that can contribute to the overall nutritional value of the ice cream.
Pay attention to calories: It is important to examine the number of calories in relation to the size of the portion, if the shelogon is small but contains 60 calories – it is not exactly a profitable business.
Find out if the sugar in the product is added: Fruit sorbet always sounds healthier, though It is worth checking what the actual content of the fruit itself is compared to the added sugar. If the fruit is just a decoration, and is not really a dominant component of the ice cream, it is better to give it up and choose a more nutritious dairy ice cream. This way you will also gain more calcium.
What about frozen yogurt?
Have you visited an ice cream parlor and chosen frozen yogurt? You have already done something good. However, it is important to choose the supplements wisely. You can add a little fruit to the dish, but if you add plenty of chocolates, candies and other sweets – then you have achieved the opposite goal.
You can also make it at home
Try making your own ice cream – This way you can know exactly what you put in it: the ingredients, the amount of sugar and the fruits. You can make an especially nutritious ice cream based on protein yogurt and even cottage cheese’ – An excellent source of protein and calcium. Also choose fresh or frozen fruits and thus enjoy the addition of fiber and an abundance of vitamins. Upgrade the ice cream portion with healthy fat”Adding fresh nuts and seeds – Pecans, pistachios, pine nuts. Even tahini can work wonderfully. For a vegan version – replace the cream with coconut cream. If you try, you will see that making ice cream at home is simple, Healthier and definitely more economical. You will find plenty of recipes online.
Adi Bezalel, clinical dietitian of the General Hospital in the Jerusalem district