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Ice cream without any guilt .. (Nice Cream) :) My life has changed.
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Arctic Zero. The WHOLE DAMN PINT is 150 calories!! Hello?!?!?!?0
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I love the posters on this site. Someone just posted an alternative to ice that they enjoy and it turns into a sugar, no sugar-ice cream, no ice cream, controversial debate. Great reading. Thank you
In next weeks episode, we tell you how the macro balance of a bowl of cereal with milk fills the calcium need more than dry grain products alone.
I like banana's. I also like ice cream. That doesn't mean that ice cream is always a better fit for me or what I'm in the mood for. I thought it was an alternative that sounded like it might be tasty. As for calorie density, to me it seems obvious that unless someone uses a no fat ice cream or alternative, then the ice cream will be more calorie dense. Fat has more calories per gram than carbs do, so the math is fairly quick.
So my opinion is that any person should eat what they choose.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »
Yup, I have heard that it is a bit of a travesty. I have to say, one of the reasons I failed so many times in the past and have succeeded now is that I've finally stopped trying to convince myself that a lot of something which pretends to be a treat is as good as a little of something that actually is. For 150 calories I can have a very, very tasty ice cream treat.0 -
Turkey Hill Moose Tracks light ice cream has been a game changer for me. It's 140 calories for 1/2 cup and doesn't taste any different from the real stuff.0
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cbeaulieu1991 wrote: »Turkey Hill Moose Tracks light ice cream has been a game changer for me. It's 140 calories for 1/2 cup and doesn't taste any different from the real stuff.
There's that 1/2 a cup again. Does anyone actually only eat 1/2 a cup of ice cream???0 -
Just seeing cups used as a solid measurement gives me the eye twitch. Even more so since I now know it's right there on US nutritional labels.
But you know, I think I have eaten that little before. But it was Ben & Jerrys, very rich and still rock solid out of the freezer so hard work to eat. Mango sorbet though, I could eat that for days on end.0 -
VintageFeline wrote: »Just seeing cups used as a solid measurement gives me the eye twitch. Even more so since I now know it's right there on US nutritional labels.
But you know, I think I have eaten that little before. But it was Ben & Jerrys, very rich and still rock solid out of the freezer so hard work to eat. Mango sorbet though, I could eat that for days on end.
I made lemon and basil sorbet the other day. I could demolish the whole tub in a sitting!0 -
robertw486 wrote: »I love the posters on this site. Someone just posted an alternative to ice that they enjoy and it turns into a sugar, no sugar-ice cream, no ice cream, controversial debate. Great reading. Thank you
In next weeks episode, we tell you how the macro balance of a bowl of cereal with milk fills the calcium need more than dry grain products alone.
I like banana's. I also like ice cream. That doesn't mean that ice cream is always a better fit for me or what I'm in the mood for.
Agreed with all of this. But I don't think ice cream is something one should feel guilty about, as was suggested, or not "nice."
And I really hate pretending like a banana is ice cream and think bananas are best as bananas (and I obviously like them, as I spent 155 calories on a big one today and did not have ice cream).0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »cbeaulieu1991 wrote: »Turkey Hill Moose Tracks light ice cream has been a game changer for me. It's 140 calories for 1/2 cup and doesn't taste any different from the real stuff.
There's that 1/2 a cup again. Does anyone actually only eat 1/2 a cup of ice cream???
Yes, I have ice cream a lot, and I typically have .5 cup (except based on the grams for that serving size) or maybe .6 or .62 if I'm not in the mood to measure exactly and have room (it's typically the last thing I have for the day). It's rare I have a lot more, and that's only if I'm really low on calories.
On the other hand, I never have the Breyers slow churned stuff with the low calories, since if you look at the weight it's a much smaller serving size in the half cup, and I don't find it as tasty as the ice creams I tend to eat (including the So Delicious frozen desserts or the WF gelato, both of which can be quite low cal).0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »cbeaulieu1991 wrote: »Turkey Hill Moose Tracks light ice cream has been a game changer for me. It's 140 calories for 1/2 cup and doesn't taste any different from the real stuff.
There's that 1/2 a cup again. Does anyone actually only eat 1/2 a cup of ice cream???
Yes, I have ice cream a lot, and I typically have .5 cup (except based on the grams for that serving size) or maybe .6 or .62. It's rare I have a lot more, and that's only if I'm really low on calories.
1/2 cup = 125ml so yup, I often have around that amount.0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »Just seeing cups used as a solid measurement gives me the eye twitch. Even more so since I now know it's right there on US nutritional labels.
But you know, I think I have eaten that little before. But it was Ben & Jerrys, very rich and still rock solid out of the freezer so hard work to eat. Mango sorbet though, I could eat that for days on end.
I made lemon and basil sorbet the other day. I could demolish the whole tub in a sitting!
Want this. Sounds fabulous.0 -
Can it be summer now? I want all the frozen treats! A supermarket here does mojito ice lollies. So. Good.0
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VintageFeline wrote: »Can it be summer now? I want all the frozen treats! A supermarket here does mojito ice lollies. So. Good.
If you turn the heat up a little and dress in layers, ice cream will totally work.
Or run in place really hard, with high knees, to work up a sweat first.
I may have tried both these personally.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »cbeaulieu1991 wrote: »Turkey Hill Moose Tracks light ice cream has been a game changer for me. It's 140 calories for 1/2 cup and doesn't taste any different from the real stuff.
There's that 1/2 a cup again. Does anyone actually only eat 1/2 a cup of ice cream???
If it's a rich ice cream or gelato, and you weigh it out, that serving size is actually plenty I think! It's the light, or slow-churned, or cheap stuff that takes a couple of servings to hit the spot for me.0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »cbeaulieu1991 wrote: »Turkey Hill Moose Tracks light ice cream has been a game changer for me. It's 140 calories for 1/2 cup and doesn't taste any different from the real stuff.
There's that 1/2 a cup again. Does anyone actually only eat 1/2 a cup of ice cream???
Yes, I have ice cream a lot, and I typically have .5 cup (except based on the grams for that serving size) or maybe .6 or .62. It's rare I have a lot more, and that's only if I'm really low on calories.
1/2 cup = 125ml so yup, I often have around that amount.
Same I have around that amount too, sure I would like more but it does me.
Saying that, I do prefer the single serve ice creams or frozen yogurts, it feels like I am eating more than I really am and I get the satisfaction of eating the lot without actually eating that many calories.
In Australia, we get the bulla frozen yogurts that come in 2x individual servings. Also I find the Peters Light and Creamy slices straight from the wrapper really good for only around 70 calories.0 -
VintageFeline wrote: »Can it be summer now? I want all the frozen treats! A supermarket here does mojito ice lollies. So. Good.
If you turn the heat up a little and dress in layers, ice cream will totally work.
Or run in place really hard, with high knees, to work up a sweat first.
I may have tried both these personally.
My flat is warm. I get VERY sweaty when I workout. I think it's psychological. Dreary outside I don't want cold food for any meal ever.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »cbeaulieu1991 wrote: »Turkey Hill Moose Tracks light ice cream has been a game changer for me. It's 140 calories for 1/2 cup and doesn't taste any different from the real stuff.
There's that 1/2 a cup again. Does anyone actually only eat 1/2 a cup of ice cream???
If it's a rich ice cream or gelato, and you weigh it out, that serving size is actually plenty I think! It's the light, or slow-churned, or cheap stuff that takes a couple of servings to hit the spot for me.
Like @VintageFeline, cup measurements do my head in! 125ml isn't too bad I guess. From memory, the last time I had ice cream it was around 200-220ml which was just right, keep in mind I lack willpower when it comes to dessert portions. I have that all or nothing mentality..
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Actually I'm not. I understand a banana has sugar. I've been around long enough to know the difference from ADDED sugars in Ice Cream to natural sugar in a banana. Bottom line I found a fruit that I enjoy eating as a MOCK ice cream.. simple as that. Why it became a huge discussion is beyond me.. I thought it may be a nice alternative and that some people may want to try it. Thats it.rainbowbow wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »In my opinion, unless you are a vegan (and i'll touch on that in a second) there is NO REASON to ever eat "nice cream".
It doesn't taste as good as ice cream.
It has the same if not MORE calories than regular ice cream. Especially if you make it with peanut butter or flavorings.
It takes more work than ice cream.
What's the point? Seriously, i cringe when people think this is somehow "healthier" and "guilt free!" when in fact you could just be not eating an entire pint of regular ice cream.
And if you're vegan? There are STILL more options of non-dairy ice creams made with soy milk, rice milk, sorbets, etc. that taste better and are lower in cals than "nice cream".
P.S. If you're vegan, Ben and Jerry's has non-dairy ice cream now that looks AMAZING.
That is all fine. Yes ice cream can still be eaten. However like I said this is ano sugar no cream option. It's a banana. That's it!!! Less calories for sure. No work and it's delish. If I eat ice cream I'll want more than 1/2 a cup to fit into my calorie goals so for me this works and it's awesome!!!!!
No sugar? What?
Assuming you only use 1 banana (which produces a VERY tiny portion, most people use 2)
Banana Nutrition fact:
1 large (140g)
Sugars, total: 17g
Calories, total: 125
Calories from sugar:68
As i said, it's almost identical sugar AND calorie wise. It is more work than just scooping a portion of ice cream but i'll let that part slide.
I think you are under the misconception that because this is made from banana that it's better. You perceive it as "healthier!", but in all actuality, it's not. You are currently equating fruit=SUPER HEALTH and ice cream=THE DEVIL0 -
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Actually I'm not. I understand a banana has sugar. I've been around long enough to know the difference from ADDED sugars in Ice Cream to natural sugar in a banana. Bottom line I found a fruit that I enjoy eating as a MOCK ice cream.. simple as that. Why it became a huge discussion is beyond me.. I thought it may be a nice alternative and that some people may want to try it. Thats it.rainbowbow wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »In my opinion, unless you are a vegan (and i'll touch on that in a second) there is NO REASON to ever eat "nice cream".
It doesn't taste as good as ice cream.
It has the same if not MORE calories than regular ice cream. Especially if you make it with peanut butter or flavorings.
It takes more work than ice cream.
What's the point? Seriously, i cringe when people think this is somehow "healthier" and "guilt free!" when in fact you could just be not eating an entire pint of regular ice cream.
And if you're vegan? There are STILL more options of non-dairy ice creams made with soy milk, rice milk, sorbets, etc. that taste better and are lower in cals than "nice cream".
P.S. If you're vegan, Ben and Jerry's has non-dairy ice cream now that looks AMAZING.
That is all fine. Yes ice cream can still be eaten. However like I said this is ano sugar no cream option. It's a banana. That's it!!! Less calories for sure. No work and it's delish. If I eat ice cream I'll want more than 1/2 a cup to fit into my calorie goals so for me this works and it's awesome!!!!!
No sugar? What?
Assuming you only use 1 banana (which produces a VERY tiny portion, most people use 2)
Banana Nutrition fact:
1 large (140g)
Sugars, total: 17g
Calories, total: 125
Calories from sugar:68
As i said, it's almost identical sugar AND calorie wise. It is more work than just scooping a portion of ice cream but i'll let that part slide.
I think you are under the misconception that because this is made from banana that it's better. You perceive it as "healthier!", but in all actuality, it's not. You are currently equating fruit=SUPER HEALTH and ice cream=THE DEVIL
And what is that difference?0 -
If I feel the need to have a cold sweet treat I like the Talenti Roman Raspberry Sorbetto. It's sweet enough that one serving is satsifying and only 120 calories (and only 4 ingredients for those who are worried about that kind of thing). I have found for me trying to trick myself into thinking that a mashed up banana is ice cream will end with a trip to the store getting the real thing and eating the entire pint.0
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I have a friend who just found out she's lactose intolerant. I bet she'd love this! Thanks for sharing!0
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I eat Frozen yogurt. Mmm. And then I add some pb in it sometimes too. It's like 100cals a 1/2 cup.0
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Actually I'm not. I understand a banana has sugar. I've been around long enough to know the difference from ADDED sugars in Ice Cream to natural sugar in a banana. Bottom line I found a fruit that I enjoy eating as a MOCK ice cream.. simple as that. Why it became a huge discussion is beyond me.. I thought it may be a nice alternative and that some people may want to try it. Thats it.rainbowbow wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »In my opinion, unless you are a vegan (and i'll touch on that in a second) there is NO REASON to ever eat "nice cream".
It doesn't taste as good as ice cream.
It has the same if not MORE calories than regular ice cream. Especially if you make it with peanut butter or flavorings.
It takes more work than ice cream.
What's the point? Seriously, i cringe when people think this is somehow "healthier" and "guilt free!" when in fact you could just be not eating an entire pint of regular ice cream.
And if you're vegan? There are STILL more options of non-dairy ice creams made with soy milk, rice milk, sorbets, etc. that taste better and are lower in cals than "nice cream".
P.S. If you're vegan, Ben and Jerry's has non-dairy ice cream now that looks AMAZING.
That is all fine. Yes ice cream can still be eaten. However like I said this is ano sugar no cream option. It's a banana. That's it!!! Less calories for sure. No work and it's delish. If I eat ice cream I'll want more than 1/2 a cup to fit into my calorie goals so for me this works and it's awesome!!!!!
No sugar? What?
Assuming you only use 1 banana (which produces a VERY tiny portion, most people use 2)
Banana Nutrition fact:
1 large (140g)
Sugars, total: 17g
Calories, total: 125
Calories from sugar:68
As i said, it's almost identical sugar AND calorie wise. It is more work than just scooping a portion of ice cream but i'll let that part slide.
I think you are under the misconception that because this is made from banana that it's better. You perceive it as "healthier!", but in all actuality, it's not. You are currently equating fruit=SUPER HEALTH and ice cream=THE DEVIL
There is no difference between added sugar and sugar inherent in fruit
The difference is in the whole food package
The calorific and nutritional breakdown of a frozen banana vs an ice cream has been well covered in this thread0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »cbeaulieu1991 wrote: »Turkey Hill Moose Tracks light ice cream has been a game changer for me. It's 140 calories for 1/2 cup and doesn't taste any different from the real stuff.
There's that 1/2 a cup again. Does anyone actually only eat 1/2 a cup of ice cream???
Yep. That's how I've always eaten it even when I was morbidly obese.0 -
Packerjohn wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Floridaman789 wrote: »Refined sugar had empty calories that's the difference. Empty calories aren't good for you anything with empty calories are bad do some research and you will find out how it affects your body.
But the nutrients coming from the banana aren't coming from the sugar in the banana. The sugar calories in the banana are just as "empty" as the calories in other sugar. Yeah, the banana has other nutrients. But so does ice cream.
Ask a registered dietitian what someone on a calorie restricted diet should be eating on a regular basis if they have the choice between 150 calories of ice cream vs 150 calorie of banana.
I assume a registered dietitian would want to see the context of someone's diet before deciding that 150 calories of ice cream is a worse choice than 150 calories of "nice cream." The ice cream has more fat and less fiber. Both of them have a lot of carbohydrates.
I'm more interested in the rationale behind the RD's decision than just what they would say. What do you think their rationale would be?
You will note I said on a regular basis. The more calorie restrictive diet someone is on the more they need to concentrate on nutrient dense foods.
The banana is a more nutrient dense food for the calories than the ice cream.
I did notice you said on a regular basis. When I was losing weight, I regularly ate foods that one wouldn't consider "nutrient dense." Yet I still managed to meet my nutritional needs. I think someone could regularly choose a serving of ice cream instead of a serving of fruit and still meet their needs -- the context of the other foods they are choosing will play a role in this.
If you notice, I said the more calorie restrictive diet, the more someone needs to concentrate on nutrient dense foods. If someone is on a 1200 calorie a day diet I doubt if nutritional needs are met if a serving of ice cream is part of that diet on a regular basis (i.e, daily or every 2-3 days).
Bananas aren't magic. I ate in the 1,200-1,300 calorie range for a big part of my weight loss and I was able to sometimes have foods that were higher in fat and carbohydrates and still meet my calorie needs. If 150 calories of banana are key to meeting the nutritional needs for the day, then choose the banana. But choosing the banana likely isn't going to be the only way to meet one's needs every day.
What are you thinking will be missed without the banana?
Look up the nutritional content of a banana vs your favorite ice cream and you will have the answer.
You may have met your calorie needs, but did you meet your nutritional needs, proper macro split, appropriate micros?
Yes, as I stated above -- I met my macro and micro-nutritional goals.
Looking up the nutritional information on a banana won't answer my question: what can someone on a restricted calorie diet get with the banana that they can't get with other foods that day? I never struggled to meet my goals for carbohydrates when I was restricting calories. Fiber and vitamins weren't ever an issue for me either (I love vegetables and ate tons of them). So what is the banana giving someone on a restricted calorie diet that they require and can't get with the other foods they are eating that day?0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »cbeaulieu1991 wrote: »Turkey Hill Moose Tracks light ice cream has been a game changer for me. It's 140 calories for 1/2 cup and doesn't taste any different from the real stuff.
There's that 1/2 a cup again. Does anyone actually only eat 1/2 a cup of ice cream???
I always eat 1/2 a cup of ice cream (rather, I weigh out a serving).0 -
I hate bananas.
I add alcohol to my ice cream to remove the guilt.0
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