Ice Cream Is Good For Your Health!
Ice cream is the frozen food which is mostly consumed as a dessert. It is made with the use of cream and milk or fruits and flavoring agents. Sugar or artificial sweeteners are used to sweeten ice cream. Colorings, flavorings and stabilizers are also used. The mixture is whisked to combine air spaces and cooled down to the water’s freezing point in order to prevent formation of detectable ice crystals. It forms semi-solid and smooth foam which becomes solid in low temperatures. It is consumed with spoons or placed in cones. It is also used to make the desserts such as sundaes, ice cream floats, baked items and milkshakes.Though all of us love ice cream, we tend to perceive it as a very unhealthy food that can wreck the health instantly. But frankly speaking, even ice cream provides certain health benefits.
But of course, the health benefits can be reaped only if one consumes ice cream in very small quantities. Also, if you don't make it an addiction, you can enjoy a cup of ice cream occasionally and still stay in shape.
When you eat ice cream in moderation without making it an addiction, it can also help you lose weight. Of course, this works only if you maintain a healthy portion size. Your body needs to burn more calories when you eat something cold. This way, it can help burn some calories.
In fact, when you are feeling low and nothing else is helping, eating a scoop of ice cream doesn't hurt at all. But if you don't stop there and eat too much, the dangers out number the benefits. So, here are some of the health benefits of ice cream.
1. Source of Vitamins
Did you know that ice cream happens to be a huge source of vitamins A, B-6, B-12, C, D, and E! It doesn’t stop there. Apparently, ice cream contains vitamin K, which prevents blood clotting. Let’s not forget that ice cream also contains niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin.
2. Provides Energy
Not only does ice cream have nutritional value, it also is an incredible source of energy. As a diabetic, I understand that ice cream is rich with carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, which are all, needed for our bodies to produce energy. Careful on how much energy you want to get from ice cream, after all, it can also help you gain weight. Everything in moderation remember!
3. Source of Minerals
Minerals like calcium and phosphorus are found in ice cream. Calcium is an essential mineral for us as it maintains strong bones and reduces the chances of kidney stones. Mood swings and PMS can also be prevented by eating ice cream. Who knew!?!?
4. Stimulates the Brain
“Ice cream stimulates the thrombotonin, which is a hormone of happiness and helps in reducing the levels of stress in the body. Ice cream is made of milk, which contains L-triptophane, which is a natural tranquilizer and helps in relaxing the nervous system. It also helps prevent symptoms of insomnia.”