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How bad is ice cream for your body

Last updated on - May 4, 2019, 10:00 IST

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Is ice cream really bad for human body?

Think of ice cream and nobody likes to settle for a cup or a scoop. It is one of those indulgences that is sweet, tasty and never-ending. According to psychologists, it offers an irresistible combination of cream, cold and comfort that makes you ask for more! If you are an ice cream fan, you will definitely understand the depth, but at the same time, there is a school of thought that considers it bad for the human body. Scroll to know the other side of the story.

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Is ice cream healthy?

Due to its high sugar and fat content, it is unfair to say that ice cream is healthy. According to experts, moderation is the key and if you are wondering why read the below mentioned points.

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High in calories

Every single serving of chocolate ice cream contains around 250-300 calories. Keeping the daily intake of calories of an adult body in mind, in case you eat 3-4 servings of it in a day, that’s more than half of your daily intake.

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Rich in fat

According to American Heart Association, the daily fat levels should not exceed more than 5 to 6 percent, but when it comes to ice cream, every single serving (105 gms) contains around 15-19 g of fat.

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Sugar flow

When it comes to sugar consumption, the American Heart Association recommends a daily limit of 24 g of added sugar for women and 36 g for men. You will be surprised to know that every single serving (105 gms) of ice cream contains about 23 g of sugar.

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Presence of Trehalose

According to the National Institutes of Health, ice cream contains Trehalose, an artificial sugar that acts as both a sweetener and texturizing agent. It has been linked to serious gut infection that leads to other health problems.

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Is it healthy at all?

After reading all the minuses, if you are thinking that there is nothing good about ice cream, let us tell you that, it is one of the best ways to make you happy. It has been proven that it increases serotonin levels, a neurotransmitter that is also known as the feel-good hormone. It also contains calcium, potassium, and magnesium that further help maintain blood pressure levels.

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Verdict

According to experts, moderation is the key. It is suggested to keep the ice cream intake half a cup daily.

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Shivkumar Mohite

2590 days ago

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