The French, whether young or old, devote a real passion for ice. With an annual consumption of 5.7 kg per person, according to the Chamber of Agriculture, this icy delight is well anchored in our habits. However, faced with the diversity of the options available, how to distinguish the healthiest choices? We have requested the expertise of dietician Alexandra Murcier to light up this question.
Establish a classification to identify the most “beneficial” ice cream
To determine the best health ice cream is not limited to considering the number of calories. A classification published on the site 24/7 Food Recipes took into account various elements: the quantity of calories, sugar and fat levels, as well as the presence of natural and not very processed ingredients.
Dr Maya Feller, nutritionist, specifies: “We have ensured that our list reflects both nutritional values and taste, so that you have the best of both worlds: without guilt and delicious.“”
Greek yogurt ice cream: a healthy and protein option
Greek yogurt ice cream is distinguished with only 100 calories and 5 grams of sugar per portion. It also offers a high protein content, often double that of ordinary ice cream.
For those who seek to combine pleasure and nutritional value, Greek yogurt ice cream represents a wise choice.
Protein ice cream: an asset for fitness lovers
Protein ice cream has become a reference for followers of the gym. Typical portions contain approximately 100 calories and only 6 grams of sugar, with an increased amount of added proteins, sometimes reaching 10 grams or more per portion. A definite advantage to promote satiety while having fun.
Avocado ice cream: a surprising source of fiber
Among the classification suggestions, avocado ice cream stands out. Surprising trend in recent years, it contains 120 calories and only 8 grams of sugar. Its major asset lies in its richness in healthy fats and fiber.
The opinion of dietician Alexandra Murcier
Asked about this ranking, Alexandra Murcier nuances this approach. For her, although the classification is consistent, it remains delicate to compare ice cream, even similar.
“”There are a lot of differences between brands, a chocolate ice cream of two different brands can go from single to double in terms of sugar intake“She says.
She considers ice as an occasional pleasure, to savor without worrying about details too much. “”I would rather tend to say that it is a pleasure food and that consumed once in time it does not matter. There is no point in wanting a very healthy alternative in this case, my logic is rather to have fun occasionally“.
Lighter alternatives?
“”You can advise sorbets, healthier than ice because based on fruit. I recommend that my patients make them themselves, with frozen fruits, crushed ice and a little honey. Just mix everything and it gives a healthy sorbet, rich in fruit and not very sweet“, She concludes.