is there any ice cream that is ok to eat?

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    for those of you looking for more "proof" there was some information on Yahoo health.

    Scary Ingredient #9: Carrageenan
    A thickener and emulsifier extracted from seaweed.

    Why it's scary: Seaweed is actually good for you, but carrageenan is a mere seaweed byproduct. Through animal studies, it has been linked to cancer, colon trouble, and ulcers. It isn’t certain that carrageenan harms humans, but avoiding it is clearly the safer option. Most studies examined degraded forms of the additive, and research from the University of Iowa found that carrageenan could be degraded through the normal digestive process.

    Where you'll find it: Weight Watchers Giant Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Bars, Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwiches, Creamsicles

    Strong "proof", do you also stay away from chocolate since it contains Theobromine and that is poisonous to dogs in high amounts?
  • _blizzard_
    _blizzard_ Posts: 40 Member
    I didn't read through all the responses so I don't know if someone mentioned it but, ARCTIC ZERO!! It's the ****! It's like a frozen protein shake. 37 calories a serving. 150 for the whole pint. And no artificial chemical crap. I personally enjoy the Vanilla Maple flavor. You have to try it!!!!
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    I didn't read through all the responses so I don't know if someone mentioned it but, ARCTIC ZERO!! It's the ****! It's like a frozen protein shake. 37 calories a serving. 150 for the whole pint. And no artificial chemical crap. I personally enjoy the Vanilla Maple flavor. You have to try it!!!!

    they've also been sued for lying about the calories on the nutrition label.

    http://www.topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/2477-second-arctic-zero-class-action-lawsuit-filed-over-calorie-count

    i'm not saying i think these suits have merit, just that maybe you shouldn't believe the calorie info.
  • futurehealthfreak
    futurehealthfreak Posts: 13 Member
    I love this recipe!

    Slice a banana and freeze! Once frozen put it in the blender! Add nut butters, cocoa powder,vanilla extract, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, etc. Whatever you like! It's highly customization and is the perfect ice-cream texture. Sometimes I refreeze it a few minutes before eating but not extremely necessary.
  • jenisinchina
    jenisinchina Posts: 2 Member
    If you peel and slice perfectly ripe (not over ripe) bananas and freeze them for an hour then throw them in a blender or food processor it makes an amazingly delicious ice cream-like snack. You can add a little cocoa powder for about 20 calories. It's really good!
  • Sdrotty
    Sdrotty Posts: 9 Member
    maybe this was covered in all the comments, but I love artic zero. to me its basically a frozen protein shake. I don't feel guilty eating it and I think its tastes quite good.

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