5 Important Reasons to Consume Ice Cream

Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital Nutrition and Diet Specialist Nilay Öngen talked about the benefits of ice cream and the points we should pay attention to while consuming; made important suggestions and warnings.

Nutrition and Diet Specialist Nilay Öngen pointed out that 2 scoops of ice cream meet approximately 90 percent of the daily calcium need with 9 mg calcium content,

“Calcium is a very important mineral for bone and dental health. Its main sources are foods such as milk, yogurt and cheese. Ice cream can also support daily calcium intake with the milk it contains. says.

Nutrition and Diet Specialist Öngen made the following recommendations:

“Proteins are the building blocks of muscles. For this reason, getting enough protein is of great importance in preserving muscle mass. The main food sources of protein are meat and dairy group foods, and a glass (200 ml) of milk contains 6 grams of protein. With 2 scoops of ice cream you will consume, you can get about half of the protein in a glass of milk. With this effect, ice cream is a source that supports protein intake. Minerals such as calcium, potassium and phosphorus help maintain cardiovascular health. Thanks to the minerals it contains, ice cream is among the desserts that support heart health. However, you should consume ice cream with portion control due to the saturated fat and sugar it contains.

Ice cream is generally thought to make you gain weight, but when consumed in the right portions, ice cream does not make you gain weight. Contrary to popular belief, ice cream is a nutritious and lower calorie dessert alternative, especially when compared to pastries and other desserts with syrup.

While the deliciousness of ice cream makes it easy to consume, its coldness can be therapeutic in some cases. For example, ice cream consumed after tonsillectomy accelerates wound healing. In addition, ice cream is a good alternative food for patients with chewing and swallowing difficulties.

7 critical rules when consuming ice cream

• When buying ice cream, pay attention to the production conditions. Prefer places that are produced, stored and presented in hygienic conditions.
• Because of the risk of infection, ice cream must be made from pasteurized milk.
• If the purchased ice cream melts and freezes again, crystals form on it. Do not buy ice creams with crystals on them. Because milk is a perishable food, bacterial growth that may occur during melting and freezing can lead to poisoning.
• In the consumption of ready-made packaged ice creams, pay attention to the condition of the package being damaged in order to prevent contamination from external factors, and the dye and chemical content due to its harmful effects on health.
• Some ice creams may contain glucose syrup and powdered milk. Do not buy products with these ingredients, as their frequent consumption can impair bodily functions.
• If you have a food allergy, be sure to read the label to learn the allergen nutrient content.
• Avoid adding sauce, nuts/peanuts to ice cream, and consuming cones, as ice cream raises its calories.”