Many fear that eating ice cream is a "sin" against their figure, and health in general. However, according to scientists, if it is part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle and diet and depending on its composition , the ice temptation can even be useful for burning fat faster ...
It is important to consume it in moderation .
A Swedish study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that women who consume full-fat dairy products on a daily basis are less affected by weight gain than women on another menu.
Researchers are not entirely sure of the cause, but it is believed that a compound in milk fat - conjugated linoleic acid - promotes weight loss.
With dairy products in ice cream we get important vitamins and minerals, including potassium, vitamins A, D, B12 and riboflavin . By adding egg cream to the confectionery product, the protein content is increased.
Cream and milk in ice cream contain the amino acid tryptophan , which helps calm the nervous system. Therefore, the sweet temptation favors stress relief . It is also believed to be effective in insomnia. Its cooling effect in the summer heat gives us serenity and good mood .
Our favorite sweet ice stimulates the release of serotonin in the body - a neurotransmitter that controls anger, aggression and depression.
And the claim that ice cream is good for sore throats is not just a myth. The delicacy helps relieve symptoms by constricting blood vessels. It is even recommended that patients with tonsillitis eat ice cream during the summer season to harden.
The health and health benefits of ice cream depend on the composition of the product. It is harmful when it has a higher content of hydrogenated fats, sugar, dyes, preservatives ...