There are many myths about ice cream being harmful and unhealthy. Various stories and legends are made up about it. It’s time to restore the truth about ice cream.
Myth 1. Ice cream is not good for you
Reality: Ice cream is not on the list of prohibited foods for diabetics or people trying to lose weight. You just need to make this product part of a balanced diet.
But there are benefits to ice cream, and they are considerable. Ice cream contains complete proteins; it contains calcium, which is necessary for bones, and phosphorus, which is necessary for kidneys and muscles. It also contains many vitamins and trace elements, in particular vitamin A, which is very useful for immunity.
Myth 2. Ice cream only makes you fat
Reality: You can gain weight from any fatty dairy product, but only if you eat it in excessive quantities! Everything is good in moderation: these are not just words, but a philosophy of life.
It is very difficult to gain weight from ice cream if you eat it in moderate quantities. In addition, there is no fat in the composition of such types of ice cream as fruit and berry, sorbet, and fruit ice. Their basis is either sugar syrup with the addition of fresh or dried berries and fruits, or fruit and berry raw materials. The calorie content of such types of ice cream is four times less than the average calorie content of the same amount of sweets or cookies! Also, manufacturers are required to indicate the calorie content of the product on the packaging, which will allow everyone to control their diet and weight.
Myth 3. Ice cream causes tooth decay
Reality: This is supposedly evidenced by the unpleasant feeling of cold on the teeth when eating ice cream. In fact, this only indicates that a person already has problems with dental health. Ice cream does not cause tooth decay because it is swallowed immediately and does not remain on the teeth for a long time. Lollipops and caramels that stick to the teeth are much more dangerous.
Myth 4. Ice cream is bad for the stomach
Reality: but scientists have proven the opposite. It turns out that this cold and tasty product helps with bleeding in the stomach and abdominal cavity.
Ice cream also helps with nosebleeds, which often occur in hot summers. To stop the bleeding, you just need to swallow a few cold pieces of this dessert. In addition, ice cream has a beneficial effect on blood pressure.
Myth 5. Ice cream is not recommended for pregnant women
Reality: This statement is false. Ice cream is even useful for pregnant women. After all, this product is made on the basis of milk and is a source of calcium. Of course, one serving of ice cream will not be enough to replenish the daily norm of this element, but eating such a dessert is not only possible, but also necessary!
Myth 6. Ice cream weakens immunity
Reality: Immunity should be considered as a holistic system in the body. There are no substances in ice cream that would suppress overall immunity.
What is this dessert, in essence? It is milk, a little sugar, juices, water and fruits. In ordinary life, we consume all this every day, so it is inappropriate and even ridiculous to believe that products in such a combination can weaken immunity.