Ice Cream vs. Frozen Yogurt: Nutrition & Health Effects

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.

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Ice Cream & Diarrhea

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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Does Vanilla Ice Cream Soothe an Ulcer?

Eating any flavor ice cream may soothe your ulcer symptoms, but ice cream is not considered an effective treatment for ulcers. Eating dairy products in general coats the lining of your esophagus, stomach and the opening of the small intestines. This can temporarily alleviate the pain and burning associated with ulcers.

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