{"id":58005,"date":"2023-12-26T21:52:08","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T21:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=58005"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Why Ice Cream Is Bad for You: Discover the Truth and Healthy Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Why_Is_Ice_Cream_So_Unhealthy\" >Why Is Ice Cream So Unhealthy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#What_Does_Ice_Cream_Do_to_Your_Body\" >What Does Ice Cream Do to Your Body?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Poor_Nutritional_Balance\" >Poor Nutritional Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Is_Ice_Cream_Bad_for_You_at_Night\" >Is Ice Cream Bad for You at Night?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Whats_the_Weight_Gain_If_I_Eat_Ice_Cream_Once_a_Week\" >What\u2019s the Weight Gain If I Eat Ice Cream Once a Week?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#You_May_Experience_Digestive_Problems\" >You May Experience Digestive Problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#The_Risk_of_Tooth_Decay_May_Increase\" >The Risk of Tooth Decay May Increase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#You_May_Experience_Migraines\" >You May Experience Migraines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Store-Bought_Ice_Cream_May_Contain_Additives\" >Store-Bought Ice Cream May Contain Additives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Reasons_Why_Ice_Cream_May_Be_Bad_for_Your_Skin\" >Reasons Why Ice Cream May Be Bad for Your Skin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Reasons_Why_Ice_Cream_May_Be_Bad_for_Your_Liver\" >Reasons Why Ice Cream May Be Bad for Your Liver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Reasons_Why_Ice_Cream_Is_Bad_for_Your_Heart\" >Reasons Why Ice Cream Is Bad for Your Heart<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Reasons_Why_Ice_Cream_Is_Good_for_You\" >Reasons Why Ice Cream Is Good for You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#What_Is_the_Healthiest_Ice_Cream_You_Can_Buy\" >What Is the Healthiest Ice Cream You Can Buy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Easy_But_Healthy_Ice_Cream_Alternatives\" >Easy But Healthy Ice Cream Alternatives<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#For_Healthier_Options_When_You_Crave_Ice_Cream\" >For Healthier Options When You Crave Ice Cream:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Is_ice_cream_bad_for_your_blood_pressure\" >Is ice cream bad for your blood pressure?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Does_ice_cream_cause_a_blood_sugar_spike\" >Does ice cream cause a blood sugar spike?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#What_ice_cream_is_heart-healthy\" >What ice cream is heart-healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#Is_it_OK_to_eat_ice_cream_every_day\" >Is it OK to eat ice cream every day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/10-reasons-why-ice-cream-is-bad-for-you\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 reasons why ice cream is bad for you may upset anyone who has an affinity for the creamy, sweet, nostalgic dessert. However, the truth is better when you start to consider your overall wellness. It\u2019s okay to wonder why ice cream is bad for you and find ways you can still enjoy it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=10_reasons_why_ice_cream_is_bad_for_you&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=10_reasons_why_ice_cream_is_bad_for_you\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you\u2019ll discover the 10 reasons why ice cream is bad for you. You\u2019ll also see how occasional, moderate ice cream portions can be possible as part of a healthy diet. But first, let\u2019s show you the downsides of your favorite summertime dessert before we tell you about its potential benefits and tasty alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Ice_Cream_So_Unhealthy\"><\/span><b>Why Is Ice Cream So Unhealthy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much of a good thing isn\u2019t necessarily good. Some bad effects of ice cream overload include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It contains a lot of calories, saturated fat, carbs, and added sugars (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169631\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/408406\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/450193\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/477112\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lack of fiber may contribute to poor sleep quality (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/408406\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/477112\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jcsm.aasm.org\/doi\/10.5664\/jcsm.5384#google_vignette\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could contribute to weight gain by exceeding your recommended daily added sugar allowance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499909\/#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20a%20woman%20should,lose%20one%20pound%20per%20week.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice cream may cause digestive problems in some people (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs\/5-foods-to-avoid-if-you-have-ibs#:~:text=Milk%20and%20other%20foods%20that,down%20the%20sugar%20in%20milk.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5410598\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much ice cream may damage your tooth enamel (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/477112\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tooth-decay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could experience short, intense headaches (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/how-to-ease-brain-freeze#:~:text=The%20Migraine%20Connection&amp;text=The%20pain%20of%20brain%20freeze,last%20less%20than%20five%20minutes.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some ice cream may contain additives you would prefer to avoid (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/cfsan-constituent-updates\/fda-removes-7-synthetic-flavoring-substances-food-additives-list\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3441937\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lots of ice cream may contribute to skin issues (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/want-healthy-skin-limit-these-5-types-of-foods\/#:~:text=Saturated%20Fats,acne%20production%2C%E2%80%9D%20says%20Edinger.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much fructose could contribute to liver inflammation, disease, or dysregulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8950441\/#:~:text=Fructose%20promotes%20NAFLD%20and%20MetS,with%20hypertension%3B%20(4)%20it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-sugar diet may contribute to heart disease, diabetes, and weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heart-disease\/ss\/slideshow-foods-bad-heart\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhf.org.uk\/informationsupport\/risk-factors\/high-cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to understand why ice cream can cause these effects before you ban the dessert completely. You should aim for moderation and portion control in a balanced diet, not necessarily the complete removal of ice cream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=10_reasons_why_ice_cream_is_bad_for_you\">experience the fun side of fitness <\/a> and dieting with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Ice_Cream_Do_to_Your_Body\"><\/span><b>What Does Ice Cream Do to Your Body?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201ceating too much ice cream\u201d side effects and potential health setbacks will astound you. Moderate ice cream intake is possible on a balanced diet, but first, let\u2019s look at the potential setbacks of overeating ice cream or eating an unbalanced diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poor_Nutritional_Balance\"><\/span><b>Poor Nutritional Balance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problems with ice cream start with its nutritional values. Let\u2019s discover the nutritional value of the four main types of ice cream you can find in stores, and how some of them compare to the daily values (DV) on a balanced 2,000-calorie diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, the USDA shows the following values for \u00bd cup of no-added-sugar ice cream (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169631\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). One serving contains a reasonable amount of calories but a high proportion of saturated fat. You\u2019ll soon understand why saturated fat is a threat to your heart and health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-252\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Calories<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Total Fat<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Saturated Fat<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Protein<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Cholesterol<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Sugar<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Carbs<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"wpsm-tbody\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t115\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5.07 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2.75 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2.7 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t18.4 mg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4.39 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t14.6 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, the USDA shows the following values for \u00bd cup of low-fat ice cream (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/408406\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). One serving only contains 4% of your total fat but 8% of your saturated fat DV for the day. Low-fat ice cream doesn\u2019t cut carbs, though. It also has only 3% of your cholesterol DV.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-253\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"wpsm-tbody\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t130\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2.5 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1.5 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9.9 mg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t17 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=10_reasons_why_ice_cream_is_bad_for_you\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/61.png\" alt=\"10 reasons why ice cream is bad for you\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The USDA shares the following values for \u00bd cup of regular store-bought ice cream (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/450193\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). One portion contains 11% of your total fat, 20% of your saturated fat, and 10% of your cholesterol DV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-254\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"wpsm-tbody\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t140\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7.02 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t29.9 mg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t14 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t17 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the USDA shares the following values for \u00bd cup of premium ice cream (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/477112\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A premium ice cream brand is richer, smoother, and contains 20% of your total fat DV. It also has 40% of your saturated fat and 23% of your cholesterol DV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-255\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th> <\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"wpsm-tbody\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t210\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t69.9 mg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t19 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nutritional values show that no store-bought ice cream is completely healthy. They are all rich in saturated fat, carbohydrates, and cholesterol. This doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t eat ice cream, but it\u2019s important to understand how much of these nutrients it contributes and how it fits into your overall day. Everything else you eat is also important and how it all fits together is most important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-ice-cream-recipe\/\"><i>This Healthy Ice Cream Recipe Proves That Guilt-Free Dessert Does Exist<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ice_Cream_Bad_for_You_at_Night\"><\/span><b>Is Ice Cream Bad for You at Night?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another disadvantage dampens the habit of soothing your mind with an \u201cice cap\u201d before bed. The saturated fat and sugar in all ice creams is high. At the same time, even low-fat and premium ice creams lack fiber (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/408406\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/477112\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). New York researchers studied how these factors affect sleep quality (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jcsm.aasm.org\/doi\/10.5664\/jcsm.5384#google_vignette\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating less fiber and high sugar\/saturated fat amounts may cause poor sleep and more nighttime arousal. However, this was only a small study and it is related to low fiber and high saturated fat and sugar intake in the overall diet, rather than one meal or dessert.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Weight_Gain_If_I_Eat_Ice_Cream_Once_a_Week\"><\/span><b>What\u2019s the Weight Gain If I Eat Ice Cream Once a Week?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Library of Medicine estimates that most women need to eat approximately 2,000 calories per day to maintain their weight, while men need approximately 2,500 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499909\/#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20a%20woman%20should,lose%20one%20pound%20per%20week.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Women should decrease their daily calories to 1,500 and men to 2,000 in order to lose a pound of weight a week. Eating a single portion of low-fat ice cream each week will only add 130 calories, but it also adds 17 grams of sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/408406\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard suggests that women shouldn\u2019t consume more than 24 grams of added sugar daily, while men should limit it to 36 grams (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Eating more added sugar than this could contribute to weight gain and other health problems. Eating a single portion of ice cream once a week may not put you over your sugar limit or make you gain weight, but eating it every night could be too much, depending on the rest of your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_May_Experience_Digestive_Problems\"><\/span><b>You May Experience Digestive Problems<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests up to 70% of people worldwide don\u2019t produce enough lactase enzymes to break down the sugar lactose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs\/5-foods-to-avoid-if-you-have-ibs#:~:text=Milk%20and%20other%20foods%20that,down%20the%20sugar%20in%20milk.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Unfortunately, this explains why ice cream may cause gas, bloating, and digestive discomfort, particularly in those who are lactose-intolerant. At the same time, Canadian researchers have suggested that carrageenan in ice cream may cause intestinal inflammation without an intolerance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5410598\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Risk_of_Tooth_Decay_May_Increase\"><\/span><b>The Risk of Tooth Decay May Increase<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice cream with high sugar counts may decay your tooth enamel faster (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/477112\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The NHS explains how the bacteria in your mouth absorb sugar for energy, releasing acid in its place (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tooth-decay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A diet that is too high in added sugar is a recipe for damaging your tooth enamel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_May_Experience_Migraines\"><\/span><b>You May Experience Migraines<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests ice cream can sometimes cause a brain freeze headache, which lasts shorter than a migraine but is far more intense (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/how-to-ease-brain-freeze#:~:text=The%20Migraine%20Connection&amp;text=The%20pain%20of%20brain%20freeze,last%20less%20than%20five%20minutes.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The sudden coldness against the roof of your mouth can constrict blood vessels and cause a fast but intense headache. Drinking warm water can help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Store-Bought_Ice_Cream_May_Contain_Additives\"><\/span><b>Store-Bought Ice Cream May Contain Additives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store-bought ice cream is likely to contain preservatives or other additives for flavor, color, or texture. Flavorings can include common allergens, so if you have a food allergy, you must read the labels carefully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=10_reasons_why_ice_cream_is_bad_for_you\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-2-2.png\" alt=\"10 reasons why ice cream is bad for you\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Why_Ice_Cream_May_Be_Bad_for_Your_Skin\"><\/span><b>Reasons Why Ice Cream May Be Bad for Your Skin<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much ice cream can negatively affect your skin. The Cleveland Clinic suggests that some of the ingredients in ice cream are best limited for healthy skin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/want-healthy-skin-limit-these-5-types-of-foods\/#:~:text=Saturated%20Fats,acne%20production%2C%E2%80%9D%20says%20Edinger.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturated fat and dairy may increase hormones that cause acne<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-sugar diets can also promote acne through increased insulin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-sugar diets may affect collagen production and produce wrinkles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disrupted <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/collagen-for-weight-loss\/\">collagen<\/a> can reduce the softness and elasticity of the skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-sodium ice cream and other foods may dehydrate you and your skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodium can also cause puffiness due to water retention<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Why_Ice_Cream_May_Be_Bad_for_Your_Liver\"><\/span><b>Reasons Why Ice Cream May Be Bad for Your Liver<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some ice cream and other sweets may be sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. Italian research suggests that a diet that is high in added fructose can increase the following risks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8950441\/#:~:text=Fructose%20promotes%20NAFLD%20and%20MetS,with%20hypertension%3B%20(4)%20it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dyslipidemia (the dysregulation of vital liver functions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An inability to healthily regulate insulin and glucose levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing insulin resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulating cholesterol levels properly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Producing more LDL-C or bad cholesterol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">De novo lipogenesis (the transformation of carbs into fatty acids and other lipids)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatty acids synthesizing more artery-narrowing triglycerides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic syndrome that increases the risk of liver and heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! Install the app and<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=10_reasons_why_ice_cream_is_bad_for_you\">experience the versatility first-hand <\/a>d!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Why_Ice_Cream_Is_Bad_for_Your_Heart\"><\/span><b>Reasons Why Ice Cream Is Bad for Your Heart<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice cream is high in certain nutrients that aren\u2019t particularly good for your heart health when consumed in excess. WebMD says ice cream is not good for your heart for the following reasons (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heart-disease\/ss\/slideshow-foods-bad-heart\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It contains too much sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has too many calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s high in saturated fat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may contribute to weight gain and place more strain on your heart<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may increase triglycerides that narrow arteries and make the heart work harder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD states that frozen yogurt, freshly made sorbet, or frozen fresh fruit bars are more heat-healthy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heart-disease\/ss\/slideshow-foods-bad-heart\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The British Heart Foundation also suggests foods that contain a lot of saturated fat may cause the following (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhf.org.uk\/informationsupport\/risk-factors\/high-cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased non-HDL or bad cholesterol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatty deposits from the cholesterol clog your arteries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/007483.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Why_Ice_Cream_Is_Good_for_You\"><\/span><b>Reasons Why Ice Cream Is Good for You<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 10 reasons why ice cream is bad for you don\u2019t mean you should never eat it again. Fortunately, ice cream also has some potential benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may contribute to bone health, as it contains approximately 100 mg of calcium per \u00bd cup serving (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169631\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/477112\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). An ice cream with 100 mg of calcium per \u00bd cup provides 10% of your daily calcium needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No-added-sugar ice cream contains small amounts of other vital nutrients, such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, thiamin, and riboflavin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169631\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It also provides small amounts of vitamins A, B12, E, D2, and D3.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A serving of ice cream may provide the fertility benefits of a high-fat dairy treat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2276768\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Eating the occasional \u00bd cup of ice cream may decrease the risk of anovulatory infertility.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rio Salado College suggests moderate ice cream intake may boost endorphins, such as dopamine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riosalado.edu\/news\/2023\/wellness-wednesday-should-we-all-scream-ice-cream#:~:text=Endorphin%20Rush,that%20releases%20dopamine%20and%20endorphins.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-eating-ice\/\">Eating ice<\/a> cream can make you feel good by triggering the brain\u2019s pleasure centers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-ice-cream\/\"><i>Up for a Low-Carb Cool Down? Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Keto Ice Cream<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Healthiest_Ice_Cream_You_Can_Buy\"><\/span><b>What Is the Healthiest Ice Cream You Can Buy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing brings nostalgic summertime memories back better than an ice cream on a hot day. But how can you ensure you buy the healthiest ice cream? Firstly, you should avoid regular and premium ice creams, as they contain a lot of added sugar, saturated fat, and plenty of calories per \u00bd cup serving (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/450193\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/477112\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-fat or no-added-sugar ice cream has fewer calories in \u00bd cup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/408406\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169631\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They also have less saturated fat, sugar, carbs, and cholesterol in comparison to premium or regular ice creams. However, portion control and moderation remain the key. Also, you can do more to find the healthiest ice cream in stores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how you can pick and include healthier ice cream in your diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/omg\/article-751606#google_vignette\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the label and watch out for added sugars and saturated fat counts. No ice cream will be free from them, but some will have less than others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savor every mouthful of your single serving of ice cream mindfully. It\u2019s a dessert you should enjoy as an occasional treat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick to fruit and nut toppings on a single scoop. Fresh fruit is much healthier than adding cookie crumbs or chocolate toppings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy ice cream in single-portion containers to help you control how much you eat at once.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_But_Healthy_Ice_Cream_Alternatives\"><\/span><b>Easy But Healthy Ice Cream Alternatives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making a frozen dessert is easier than it sounds for a quick fix. Try these no-added-sugar ideas to make healthy alternatives you can enjoy guilt-free (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/batonrougeclinic.com\/is-it-okay-to-eat-ice-cream-every-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen Greek yogurt with fruit pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blended seasonal fruit popsicles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen blended <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-in-a-banana\/\">banana<\/a> with fresh fruit and\/or nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=10_reasons_why_ice_cream_is_bad_for_you\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1.png\" alt=\"10 reasons why ice cream is bad for you\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Healthier_Options_When_You_Crave_Ice_Cream\"><\/span><b>For Healthier Options When You Crave Ice Cream:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can You Eat Ice Cream on Your Period?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-alternatives-to-ice-cream\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy Alternatives to Ice Cream<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-ice-cream-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Cream Recipe<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ice_cream_bad_for_your_blood_pressure\"><\/span><strong>Is ice cream bad for your blood pressure?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice cream has nutrients that may help your blood pressure, but some other ingredients may contribute to hypertension. University Health News suggests magnesium, potassium, and calcium are good for blood pressure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/universityhealthnews.com\/daily\/nutrition\/is-ice-cream-bad-for-you\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Ice cream is quite rich in calcium.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, Medicine Plus suggests a diet that is high in saturated fat and sodium can negatively impact your blood pressure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/007483.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Ice cream has quite a lot of saturated fat and approximately 50 mg of sodium per \u00bd cup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/477112\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/408406\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). At the end of the day, it\u2019s your overall diet that matters, not one meal or treat.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_ice_cream_cause_a_blood_sugar_spike\"><\/span><strong>Does ice cream cause a blood sugar spike?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most ice cream types will spike your blood sugar. The National Library of Medicine suggests that added sugar may spike your blood sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499909\/#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20a%20woman%20should,lose%20one%20pound%20per%20week.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A \u00bd cup of premium ice cream contains 19 grams of sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/477112\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A \u00bd cup of no-added-sugar ice cream still contains 4.39 grams of sugar(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169631\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_ice_cream_is_heart-healthy\"><\/span><strong>What ice cream is heart-healthy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD suggests that sorbet, frozen yogurt, and fresh but frozen fruit bars are healthier for your heart (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heart-disease\/ss\/slideshow-foods-bad-heart\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Ice cream that is high in saturated fat, added sugars, and calories could contribute to a diet that increases your risk of heart disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_eat_ice_cream_every_day\"><\/span><strong>Is it OK to eat ice cream every day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderation probably doesn\u2019t mean eating ice cream every day. The Baton Rouge Clinic doesn\u2019t recommend eating ice cream daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/batonrougeclinic.com\/is-it-okay-to-eat-ice-cream-every-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). An unbalanced diet that is high in added sugars and unhealthy fats may lead to blood sugar spikes and weight gain, while also contributing to associated health problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=10_reasons_why_ice_cream_is_bad_for_you&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=10_reasons_why_ice_cream_is_bad_for_you\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have given you 10 reasons why ice cream is bad for you as well as outlining the potential benefits you may reap from the frozen dessert. You don\u2019t need to avoid it completely, but moderation will help you enjoy ice cream occasionally when you\u2019re following a balanced diet. Choose how often you want to enjoy the recommended portion as part of a healthy diet and stick to this plan to stay healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10 reasons why ice cream is bad for you may upset anyone who has an affinity for the creamy, sweet, nostalgic dessert. However, the truth is better when you start to consider your overall wellness. It\u2019s okay to wonder why ice cream is bad for you and find ways you can still enjoy it. 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