Frozen yogurt and ice cream impact health differently, from muscle growth support to digestive triggers like diarrhea. Understanding the calorie counts and probiotic content helps you choose the best treat for your diet.
If you develop loose, watery stools after eating ice cream, you may be lactose intolerant, have a milk allergy or have irritable bowel syndrome. Ice cream is made from milk and contains lactose, which can trigger diarrhea if you have one or more of these conditions.
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I scream, you scream we all scream for... coronary heart disease? Brian Gould, professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Wisconsin, reports that the average U.S. citizen consumes over 14 lb. of ice cream in 2006. It's clear that most people enjoy the frozen treat on a regular basis.
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When you purchase an iced cap from Tim Horton’s, you are given the choice of cream, 2 percent milk or 1 percent chocolate milk as the dairy base for this beverage. Depending on the type of dairy you choose, the amounts of different nutrients vary significantly in the iced cap.
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Few treats are more satisfying on a hot summer day than a soft serve ice cream cone. Although this dairy treat -- which you can enjoy in vanilla, chocolate and a host of other flavors -- is tasty, it's also high in calories.
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Frozen yogurt and ice cream contain calcium that contributes to strong bones, but ice cream contains more calories. Ice cream also contains more fat.
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Mochi ice cream is a variation on mochi, which is a traditional Japanese treat made with sweet, sticky rice. A small ball of ice cream is wrapped inside a mochi covering to make mochi ice cream.
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Banana splits are often landmines when it comes to nutrition. A single banana split can be upwards of 1,000 calories and pack more than 30 grams of fat.
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The food court in each Costco warehouse has a variety of snack options you can choose. The frozen yogurt is a popular choice for many people, but you should know that it’s not a low-calorie snack option.
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Chocolate ice cream does provide some essential nutrients -- such as calcium and potassium. But it’s also high in sugar, saturated fat and calories, so eat it only in moderation -- or avoid it entirely -- if you want to maintain a healthy body weight.
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