The variety of ice cream is constantly being updated with diverse flavors, making it a popular choice for beating the summer heat.
How should one properly eat ice cream?
According to tests by relevant experts, 100 grams of ice cream contains 74.4 grams of water, 2.4 grams of protein, 5.3 grams of fat, and 17.3 grams of sugar. It also contains small amounts of vitamins A, B2, E, and trace elements such as calcium, potassium, and zinc—100 grams of ice cream is equivalent to 35 grams of cooked rice. Therefore, ice cream should be consumed in moderation.
Ice cream is a high-fat food that is difficult to digest and can also reduce appetite.
The sugar in ice cream is refined sugar, and it is not advisable to consume too much. Nutrition experts suggest that the optimal daily sugar intake for a person is around 30 grams. If a child eats several boxes of ice cream in a day, plus the sugar from milk, soda, or other foods, their daily sugar intake will far exceed 30 grams.
The temperature of ice cream is generally around 0°C, while the human body's normal temperature is 37°C. Such a significant temperature difference is a great stimulus to the digestive system. It causes the blood vessels in the stomach and intestines to constrict and reduces the secretion of digestive juices. If too much ice cream is consumed in a day, the frequent cold stimulation can lead to gastrointestinal diseases.
Excessive ice cream consumption makes the fatter, fatter, and the thinner, thinner.
Children who overconsume ice cream often find that the overweight get fatter, while the thin get thinner. This is because overweight children generally have better absorption, and the fat and sugar in ice cream undoubtedly worsen their obesity. On the other hand, smaller, thinner children often have weaker constitutions or are picky eaters, and excessive ice cream consumption can exacerbate their loss of appetite. Therefore, nutrition experts advise against eating ice cream in the morning, before or after meals, before bedtime, or on an empty stomach. Furthermore, those who are physically weak, especially those with poor gastrointestinal function, or who suffer from diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, or a milk allergy should not eat ice cream.
Eating ice cream cannot replace drinking milk.
During the hot summer, some people prefer ice cream over milk, believing that the nutritional value is the same. Can ice cream really replace milk?
Although milk is the main ingredient in ice cream, it cannot be considered a solid form of milk. Therefore, eating ice cream is not a substitute for drinking milk. Additionally, not everyone is suitable for eating ice cream. For instance, patients with liver disease, diabetes, gastritis, or colitis should avoid it, while those who are overweight should choose low-calorie varieties.