At nearly 1,400 calories, Tillamook's Double Nutty Peanut Butter ice cream is overflowing with fat, clocking in at a total of 102 grams. For context, you could eat half of a jar of Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter— which contains about 1,330 calories and 112 grams of total fat—as a comparable treat.
Chips. While potato chips have never been confused as a health food, what's surprising is that out of all the foods that can cause you to gain weight - soft drinks, junk food, ice cream - the greasy potato chip is the worst offender.
Potential Links to Chronic Diseases: Obesity: Studies suggest a correlation between high sugar and fat intake (common in ice cream) and weight gain. Daily consumption could contribute to increased calorie intake, exceeding daily needs and promoting fat storage.
Contains a high level of saturated fat
Saturated fat is not an essential nutrient and with increasing intakes there is a increased risk of coronary heart disease (IOM 2005a; USDA and DHHS 2010).
Soda May Raise Heart Disease Risk More Than the Occasional Sweet Treat. In a new study, sugary drinks were linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with the occasional pastry, candy, or ice cream.
Blue Bell Creameries might be No. 1 in the hearts and tummies of Texans, but it's also one of the first in line on an "Eat This, Not That!" dietitian's hit list. Dietitian Lauren Manaker ranked Blue Bell the second-worst in a May list of 12 ice cream brands that use low-quality ingredients.
Dairy Queen Classic Cones
The chain's famous soft serve has just 5% milkfat—less than the percentage necessary to be dubbed ice cream.
At the moment, we simply don't have enough good quality evidence to suggest that ice cream definitely has any health benefits. But a couple of small portions a week – paired with an otherwise healthy diet and exercise regime – is unlikely to do much harm.
Founded in 1866, Breyers is the oldest manufacturer of ice cream in the United States. Breyers ice cream products are made from milk, cream, sugar, tara gum, and flavors derived from natural sources, such as vanilla.
Some Cold Stone Creamery ice cream flavors, 13 out of the 85 offered, contain trace amounts of propylene glycol. And just eight of Blue Bunny's 106 ice creams list propylene glycol as an ingredient.
Oldson recommends Haagen-Dazs as her top ice cream choice for a healthy diet, since this brand uses only “cream, skim milk, cane sugar, egg yolks and vanilla extract” to make vanilla ice cream. Elizabeth Quinn, a certified nutritionist and the creator of Whole Story Nutrition, agreed.
Hi Chris - sadly, our Breyers Delights have been discontinued. We're so sorry for any disappointment this may cause, and we'll let our team know you've asked!
Sorbet and sherbet are both lower in calories than the rich, high-fat “gourmet” ice creams. However, their high sugar content means they may have about the same amount of calories as light ice cream or frozen yogurt, or some store-brand ice creams.
Fluid retention in the body: If you experience rapid weight gain, this signals underlying conditions that impact the heart, liver, and kidneys, as well as an adrenal problem, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and hypothyroidism. Poor sleep: Not getting enough quality sleep leads to weight gain.
Experts suggest eating any foods that contain added sugar and saturated fat, like ice cream, in a moderate and mindful way. In excess, these foods might displace nutritious choices in your diet and increase the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes over time.