Ice Cream - The Benefits And Harms

Author: Marko Balašević Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

Important vitamins and minerals can be found in ice cream, but also harmful fats.

Ingredients such as whole milk , sweeteners, fructose and glucose-based, usually in the form of corn syrup, as well as flavors such as vanilla and chocolate can be found in ice cream . When this mixture freezes, a creamy consistency is obtained, a favorite of many. This refreshing food can bring both benefits and harms to health.

Although the nutrient content of ice cream varies according to the brand and type, ice temptation is a great source of energy. It is rich in carbohydrates - in the amount of half a cup of ice cream contains about 15 g. In the same amount can be found another 7 g of fat and 2 g of protein.

According to the US Department of Agriculture, half a cup of vanilla ice cream provides 137 calories, which is nearly twice as much as whole milk. Ice cream is a great choice when we need energy .

Ice cream is also a source of many important minerals . In the amount of half a cup can be found about 10% of the required daily amount of phosphorus and calcium .

Vitamins A, C, D and E, along with thiamine, riboflavin , niacin , folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12, can also be found in the refreshing treat. Smaller amounts also contain vitamin K, which is an important factor in blood clotting.

Ice cream is a food rich in fat, as it contains whole milk. It should be borne in mind that these fats are saturated with high levels of cholesterol , and when its levels in the blood are high, there is a risk of accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries, which can lead to heart disease and stroke.

Ice cream also contains large amounts of sugar, which carries the risk of gaining extra pounds , developing tooth decay and elevated levels of triglycerides in the blood - an unhealthy type of fat.

Ice Cream - The Benefits And Harms

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