New arctic zero!
peaceloveabby01
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So I have a feeling some of you may still hate this product but I just wanted to bring up one of my favorite things, arctic zero ice cream. I have always eaten it but didn't really like it (was one of those going to eat it till I like it things) because it always has a very icey watery texture.
Well recently they've totally redone their products as you can see with new labels but with the new design came a new formula. And let me tell you , it's good. I currently am working on a pint of the cookie shake flavor and it's so creamy I can't believe there's no dairy.
This stuff is 150 calories per pint (yes per pint not per serving, only 35 calories in a half cup) , fat free, dairy free (I'm a vegan), has added protein and fiber (not much but any little bit counts!) and is low glycemic. And now it's delicious!!
They also have a new line of "chunky" flavors that are 300 calories a pint. I haven't tried those.
I'm not a saleswoman for AZ or anything but I just wanted to share my discovery of the new formula that is now actually freaking delicious.
I have a bad habit of mindlessly eating dried cereal as a dessert after dinner, which by all means isn't a bad thing to have dessert, but I sit there eating out of the bag and end up having God knows how much. Now I've switched to having a few spoonfuls of arctic zero knowing that even if I ate the entire thing (which I never do, typically about 1/2 cup is enough to satisfy my sweet tooth) it would only be 150 calories, so where can you go wrong.
Has anyone else tried the new formula or the new flavors? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Well recently they've totally redone their products as you can see with new labels but with the new design came a new formula. And let me tell you , it's good. I currently am working on a pint of the cookie shake flavor and it's so creamy I can't believe there's no dairy.
This stuff is 150 calories per pint (yes per pint not per serving, only 35 calories in a half cup) , fat free, dairy free (I'm a vegan), has added protein and fiber (not much but any little bit counts!) and is low glycemic. And now it's delicious!!
They also have a new line of "chunky" flavors that are 300 calories a pint. I haven't tried those.
I'm not a saleswoman for AZ or anything but I just wanted to share my discovery of the new formula that is now actually freaking delicious.
I have a bad habit of mindlessly eating dried cereal as a dessert after dinner, which by all means isn't a bad thing to have dessert, but I sit there eating out of the bag and end up having God knows how much. Now I've switched to having a few spoonfuls of arctic zero knowing that even if I ate the entire thing (which I never do, typically about 1/2 cup is enough to satisfy my sweet tooth) it would only be 150 calories, so where can you go wrong.
Has anyone else tried the new formula or the new flavors? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Most of them aren't vegan as they contain whey protein which is from milk. Just because something is lactose free does not mean it doesn't contain milk products. Always double check ingredient labels don't trust buzzwords like lactose freepeaceloveabby01 wrote: »I can't believe there's no dairy.
This stuff is 150 calories per pint (yes per pint not per serving, only 35 calories in a half cup) , fat free, dairy free (I'm a vegan),
https://www.arcticzero.com/product/cookie-shake
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I actually just bought the chocolate peanut butter flavor and am trying it tonight.. Can't wait - ice cream is my weakness so a whole pint for 150 calories almost seems too good to be true!0
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isulo_kura wrote: »
Most of them aren't vegan as they contain whey protein which is from milk. Just because something is lactose free does not mean it doesn't contain milk products. Always double check ingredient labels don't trust buzzwords like lactose freepeaceloveabby01 wrote: »I can't believe there's no dairy.
This stuff is 150 calories per pint (yes per pint not per serving, only 35 calories in a half cup) , fat free, dairy free (I'm a vegan),
https://www.arcticzero.com/product/cookie-shake
I know they contain whey protein but I'm more of I guess you'd call a flexible vegan haha I only stay away from straight milk and cheese type things because I'm actually allergic to dairy so o do eat this and quest bars which have whey protein isolate but still consider myself a vegan. I guess it's everyone's own way of defining it (like how some people eat honey and say they're vegan while others don't think that qualifies)
I just wanted to share this new find that I'm really loving right now
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mom2nicknat wrote: »I actually just bought the chocolate peanut butter flavor and am trying it tonight.. Can't wait - ice cream is my weakness so a whole pint for 150 calories almost seems too good to be true!
I love that flavor!!! My favorite is the cookie shake one but I do like that one and the vanilla maple too 0 -
peaceloveabby01 wrote: »isulo_kura wrote: »
Most of them aren't vegan as they contain whey protein which is from milk. Just because something is lactose free does not mean it doesn't contain milk products. Always double check ingredient labels don't trust buzzwords like lactose freepeaceloveabby01 wrote: »I can't believe there's no dairy.
This stuff is 150 calories per pint (yes per pint not per serving, only 35 calories in a half cup) , fat free, dairy free (I'm a vegan),
https://www.arcticzero.com/product/cookie-shake
I know they contain whey protein but I'm more of I guess you'd call a flexible vegan haha I only stay away from straight milk and cheese type things because I'm actually allergic to dairy so o do eat this and quest bars which have whey protein isolate but still consider myself a vegan. I guess it's everyone's own way of defining it (like how some people eat honey and say they're vegan while others don't think that qualifies)
I just wanted to share this new find that I'm really loving right now
Never heard of them but I will check them out.
Do you wear leather and/or wool? Do you eat honey or use things that contain beeswax? Then you are not a vegan, you are a vegetarian. No such thing as a flexible vegan since vegans coined the word in order to separate themselves from those who only eat a plant based diet, not live totally cruelty free.
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I guess truly the only non vegan thing I do or eat is the whey protei isolate in this ice cream and in my protein bars. I am against animal cruelty completely, don't wear leather or eat honey. I read labels to make sure things are free of all of that except for those two things. I don't think I could live without my quest bars haha. I do consider myself a vegan though.
But definitely check it out, arctic zero is awesome. The old kinds did have a bit of an icey texture but the new labeling has a new formula which even says it's extra creamy and man it comes as close to ice cream as a non dairy thing could I think0 -
I tried something similar in a different brand, called WINK..I think. It's the only dessert I've never eaten. It's cardboard. It's in my freezer and I don't know what to do with it.0
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peaceloveabby01 wrote: »So I have a feeling some of you may still hate this product but I just wanted to bring up one of my favorite things, arctic zero ice cream. I have always eaten it but didn't really like it (was one of those going to eat it till I like it things) because it always has a very icey watery texture.
Well recently they've totally redone their products as you can see with new labels but with the new design came a new formula. And let me tell you , it's good. I currently am working on a pint of the cookie shake flavor and it's so creamy I can't believe there's no dairy.
This stuff is 150 calories per pint (yes per pint not per serving, only 35 calories in a half cup) , fat free, dairy free (I'm a vegan), has added protein and fiber (not much but any little bit counts!) and is low glycemic. And now it's delicious!!
They also have a new line of "chunky" flavors that are 300 calories a pint. I haven't tried those.
I'm not a saleswoman for AZ or anything but I just wanted to share my discovery of the new formula that is now actually freaking delicious.
I have a bad habit of mindlessly eating dried cereal as a dessert after dinner, which by all means isn't a bad thing to have dessert, but I sit there eating out of the bag and end up having God knows how much. Now I've switched to having a few spoonfuls of arctic zero knowing that even if I ate the entire thing (which I never do, typically about 1/2 cup is enough to satisfy my sweet tooth) it would only be 150 calories, so where can you go wrong.
Has anyone else tried the new formula or the new flavors? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
It may be lactose free, but it isn't vegan. It has whey and other dairy products in it.0 -
It is delicious though0
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it tastes like a frozen whey shake to me. Like just some concoction you throw in a blender with some ice and then frozen solid.0
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Vegans don't eat whey products. If you consume animal byproducts, you partake in a plant based vegetarian diet. Definitions are not flexible; they are what they are.0 -
peaceloveabby01 wrote: »
But definitely check it out, arctic zero is awesome. The old kinds did have a bit of an icey texture but the new labeling has a new formula which even says it's extra creamy and man it comes as close to ice cream as a non dairy thing could I think
Ah well maybe I will try it then - I did once and definitely experienced that icy texture (actually that was over a year ago and half the pint is still in my freezer), I did NOT enjoy it then but I just may check out the new formula.
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Yup, love their ice cream and have been having a pint almost every night. Someone pointed out in another thread that an independent research found that it actually has about 250 calories not the 150 they claim. I have now cut back on it because of this reason. Its still way low cal for what you get though.0
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Where's that flexitarian blog when you need it...0
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srslybritt wrote: »
Vegans don't eat whey products. If you consume animal byproducts, you partake in a plant based vegetarian diet. Definitions are not flexible; they are what they are.
Can't. Stop. Watching.
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peaceloveabby01 wrote: »I guess truly the only non vegan thing I do or eat is the whey protei isolate in this ice cream and in my protein bars. I am against animal cruelty completely, don't wear leather or eat honey. I read labels to make sure things are free of all of that except for those two things. I don't think I could live without my quest bars haha. I do consider myself a vegan though.
But definitely check it out, arctic zero is awesome. The old kinds did have a bit of an icey texture but the new labeling has a new formula which even says it's extra creamy and man it comes as close to ice cream as a non dairy thing could I think
If you're against animal cruelty, where do you think the whey protein comes from? It comes from the same source as milk.
I am not sure why you consider yourself a vegan, but this is not vegan. Words have meanings. It's great that you're reducing your participation in animal exploitation, but by calling yourself a vegan, you're basically declaring that the suffering and exploitation involved in obtaining the whey protein isolate doesn't matter. Those cows matter just as much as the cows involved in milk, cheese, and leather. In fact, they may be the exact same cows.0 -
Will have to try it out....havent had ice cream in 6 mths
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I would love to try this but where do you buy it? Not sure which grocery stores carry it..0
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I buy mine at Kroger but it's available at whole foods and some Walmart I believe! It's amazing stuff
I'm very interested in trying the Wink stuff too.
And please can we just stop with the vegan attack like I eat what I eat and I can call it whatever I want. Maybe it's not the same as everyone else's definitions or the Webster dictionary definition but it's my choices and my food and my attitude so please just forget the word vegan every came up and can we focus on what the topic was about...a new cool food0 -
peaceloveabby01 wrote: »I buy mine at Kroger but it's available at whole foods and some Walmart I believe! It's amazing stuff
I'm very interested in trying the Wink stuff too.
And please can we just stop with the vegan attack like I eat what I eat and I can call it whatever I want. Maybe it's not the same as everyone else's definitions or the Webster dictionary definition but it's my choices and my food and my attitude so please just forget the word vegan every came up and can we focus on what the topic was about...a new cool food
This isn't an attack -- it's just a reminder that vegan is about avoiding, as much as possible and practicable, animal cruelty and exploitation. That doesn't include choosing products that involve whey protein. Disagreeing with a definition of "veganism" that includes voluntary and optional animal exploitation isn't an attack. Since vegans often hear about new foods online, if you identify a food as vegan (or suitable for vegans) online, accuracy is important. And because the cows involved in producing whey protein are as important as the cows involved in producing cheese or regular ice cream (in fact, they are the exact same cows), I think it's important that we don't elide their suffering by acting as if products with whey protein don't really count.
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chuckthetuna wrote: »Will have to try it out....havent had ice cream in 6 mths
You poor thing... Why would you do that to yourself?
I also wouldn't call Arctic Zero "ice cream". It's like somewhat flavored watery cardboard.
I'd rather eat Edys slow churn for 150 calories for like 89g than suffer through an entire pint of that crap.
Talenti offers some vegan friendly flavors, fwiw. I vote Talenti.0 -
Just a small note about the attack angle.. It really is not one. Like, honestly, I could care less if someone calls themselves vegan if they are not one. I have bigger meatier things on my plate to worry about (lol I slay me)
But, I do think that if you realize you are just going with the label but not actually aligning yourself with the values, to not announce a food is vegan when its not, out of fairness to those who truly are.
While I do think that most will practice personal responsibility and do their own research before taking someones word for it...what a let down for one who would read this and become excited by it!
On that merry note, for anyone who is interested, Trader Joes Soy Creamy sandwiches taste *amaaaazing!* and really are vegan. I didnt even realize they werent real ice cream first time I tried it. Im not even vegan...or vegetarian... I just think they are awesome, The End.
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Phoenix_Down wrote: »chuckthetuna wrote: »Will have to try it out....havent had ice cream in 6 mths
You poor thing... Why would you do that to yourself?
I also wouldn't call Arctic Zero "ice cream". It's like somewhat flavored watery cardboard.
I'd rather eat Edys slow churn for 150 calories for like 89g than suffer through an entire pint of that crap.
Talenti offers some vegan friendly flavors, fwiw. I vote Talenti.
I had no idea that Talenti had vegan flavors! I never even looked because I assumed they didn't. I know what I'll be trying this weekend . . . thank you!0 -
I'm raising my eyebrow at this thread. Have people who like the stuff ever actually tasted ice cream before?0
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janejellyroll wrote: »Phoenix_Down wrote: »chuckthetuna wrote: »Will have to try it out....havent had ice cream in 6 mths
You poor thing... Why would you do that to yourself?
I also wouldn't call Arctic Zero "ice cream". It's like somewhat flavored watery cardboard.
I'd rather eat Edys slow churn for 150 calories for like 89g than suffer through an entire pint of that crap.
Talenti offers some vegan friendly flavors, fwiw. I vote Talenti.
I had no idea that Talenti had vegan flavors! I never even looked because I assumed they didn't. I know what I'll be trying this weekend . . . thank you!
Absolutely. I had a friend who was vegan who loved Talenti. It is select flavors. From Google it appears the sorbetto may be the only ones? But their sorbetto is yummy too!0 -
I tried Arctic Zero in the cookies and cream flavor a couple of weekends ago. $5 for a pint and all but a single bit went in the trash. Horrible! I don't know how someone that enjoys ice cream could even see this garbage as a replacement. I'd much rather make room in my calories for a smaller portion of real ice cream than eat an entire pint of this watered down stuff.0
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Phoenix_Down wrote: »
I'd rather eat Edys slow churn for 150 calories for like 89g than suffer through an entire pint of that crap.chuckthetuna wrote: »Will have to try it out....havent had ice cream in 6 mths
Never had Arctic Zero, but +1 for Slow Churn. Yummmmmm.
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Phoenix_Down wrote: »
I'd rather eat Edys slow churn for 150 calories for like 89g than suffer through an entire pint of that crap.chuckthetuna wrote: »Will have to try it out....havent had ice cream in 6 mths
Never had Arctic Zero, but +1 for Slow Churn. Yummmmmm.
Yesh I enjoy the variety of flavors. I'm currently searching for the different kinds of Ben and Jerry's cookie butter cores but Edys is great for the price, calories, and tummy =P I enjoyed their pumpkin pie flavor in the fall.0 -
peaceloveabby01 wrote: »I buy mine at Kroger but it's available at whole foods and some Walmart I believe! It's amazing stuff
I'm very interested in trying the Wink stuff too.
And please can we just stop with the vegan attack like I eat what I eat and I can call it whatever I want. Maybe it's not the same as everyone else's definitions or the Webster dictionary definition but it's my choices and my food and my attitude so please just forget the word vegan every came up and can we focus on what the topic was about...a new cool food
Not on MFP all the meanies have to come out and make sure you know what a horrible failure we are at not understanding something they seem to think we just have to understand. I think its called ....Nothing else better to do than pick on someone. 0 -
Phoenix_Down wrote: »chuckthetuna wrote: »Will have to try it out....havent had ice cream in 6 mths
You poor thing... Why would you do that to yourself?
I also wouldn't call Arctic Zero "ice cream". It's like somewhat flavored watery cardboard.
I'd rather eat Edys slow churn for 150 calories for like 89g than suffer through an entire pint of that crap.
Talenti offers some vegan friendly flavors, fwiw. I vote Talenti.
YES TO TALENTI!!! Oh my god. So good. SOOOO good.0
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