The thing about ice cream

I would choose frozen yogurt instead as a healthier choice, it tastes almost the same as ice-cream. Just don't put a bunch of unhealthy toppings on it and its not as bad as ice-cream. Or most popsicles are pretty low in calories, so I don't feel that guilty about eating one. It has been over 100 degrees here where I live, so frozen treats are somewhat of a necessity in my opinion.

I would choose frozen yogurt instead as a healthier choice, it tastes almost the same as ice-cream. Just don't put a bunch of unhealthy toppings on it and its not as bad as ice-cream. Or most popsicles are pretty low in calories, so I don't feel that guilty about eating one. It has been over 100 degrees here where I live, so frozen treats are somewhat of a necessity in my opinion.

Why is frozen yogurt the healthier choice? Quick comparison of vanilla of course brands will be slightly different

Vanilla frozen yogurt: 1/2 cup = 114 calories 17g carbs 4g fat 2.9 protein

Vanilla ice cream: 1/2 cup = 137 calories 16g carbs 7g fat 2.3 protein

I also never associate guilt with food, it's food. I make a choice to eat it or not but guilt has no place in that.

I just want to say, if someone doesn't have the will-power to be able to eat ice cream in moderation, (maybe they just need to work on it, but they haven't mastered it yet) then it's their prerogative if they indulge, or choose to avoid it. YOU are not THEM.

I agree with that, but far more often it seems to me we get posts from someone who feels like he or she personally cannot have ice cream or some other sweet food item (or anything else considered "junk" food or sometimes just bread or some such) who wants to extrapolate from that to no one should or everyone has the same problems or it's better or healthier or just more virtuous not to. Like the posts that suggest that people in general will feel worse from having a little ice cream, which is frankly silly.

I've also felt unsatisfied after eating ice cream in place of a meal. And I've also felt like it wasn't worth it to have what I consider a "treat" food in place of what I normally eat for lunch or dinner. So yes, I totally get what you are saying.

Has anyone anywhere been recommending that people skip meals and eat ice cream instead?

Is this a new version of "it's not healthy to eat only cookies, so therefore no one should ever eat anything containing added sugar"?

First question...Not that I know of.

As for the second part....I don't know where you are going with that. I only responded to the OP with my personal experiences with eating ice cream for a meal. I still eat sugar and ice cream and all that other stuff. Honestly, I have no idea what you are talking about.

I've also felt unsatisfied after eating ice cream in place of a meal. And I've also felt like it wasn't worth it to have what I consider a "treat" food in place of what I normally eat for lunch or dinner. So yes, I totally get what you are saying.

Has anyone anywhere been recommending that people skip meals and eat ice cream instead?

Is this a new version of "it's not healthy to eat only cookies, so therefore no one should ever eat anything containing added sugar"?

Agree^^^

I personally don't know anyone dumb enough to eat just ice cream for dinner and think they will walk away full. That's just absurd.

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I have had ice cream in place of a "meal" and felt full, satisfied, and happy. Granted, it wasn't a bowl of plain vanilla, but a peanut buster parfait (ice cream, hot fudge, and peanuts), but it did keep my full for the next 5 hours (lunch around 1pm until 6ish pm for supper). Then again, I am one of those weirdos who doesn't get hungrier the more carbs I eat.

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I've also felt unsatisfied after eating ice cream in place of a meal. And I've also felt like it wasn't worth it to have what I consider a "treat" food in place of what I normally eat for lunch or dinner. So yes, I totally get what you are saying.

Has anyone anywhere been recommending that people skip meals and eat ice cream instead?

Is this a new version of "it's not healthy to eat only cookies, so therefore no one should ever eat anything containing added sugar"?

First question...Not that I know of.

As for the second part....I don't know where you are going with that. I only responded to the OP with my personal experiences with eating ice cream for a meal. I still eat sugar and ice cream and all that other stuff. Honestly, I have no idea what you are talking about.

The point being what would make you think eating ice cream instead of a meal should leave you satisfied?

I guess it depends on the person. Some people think that high amounts of calories, fat, or carbs can give you a feeling of satiation, regardless of what food it is. And sometimes, it actually does satisfy them. I can't speak for anyone else though. As for me, I guess in the face of temptation, I can find ways to rationalize anything. You make a mistake (in my case, thinking that a huge bowl of ice cream with lots of calories will be satisfying) and you learn from it.

I would choose frozen yogurt instead as a healthier choice, it tastes almost the same as ice-cream. Just don't put a bunch of unhealthy toppings on it and its not as bad as ice-cream. Or most popsicles are pretty low in calories, so I don't feel that guilty about eating one. It has been over 100 degrees here where I live, so frozen treats are somewhat of a necessity in my opinion.

With all due respect, you have no idea what you're talking about.

I've also felt unsatisfied after eating ice cream in place of a meal. And I've also felt like it wasn't worth it to have what I consider a "treat" food in place of what I normally eat for lunch or dinner. So yes, I totally get what you are saying.

Has anyone anywhere been recommending that people skip meals and eat ice cream instead?

Is this a new version of "it's not healthy to eat only cookies, so therefore no one should ever eat anything containing added sugar"?

Agree^^^

I personally don't know anyone dumb enough to eat just ice cream for dinner and think they will walk away full. That's just absurd.

You might not know anyone personally who believes that, but there is a reply on page three from someone who says that they actually do feel satisfied after eating an ice cream treat. I guess everyone has a different view of what makes them feel "satisfied".

Breyers - Chocolate Ice Cream, 1/2 cup 66g (calories)140 (c)17 (f)7 (p)2
Avocado, Haas - Usda (Grams), 66 g (calories)110 (c)6 (f)10 (p)1


Why is an avocado more real? Please explain.

Fat and protein are what satiates most people. The only issue with ice cream is it has higher carbs, same as bread...rice or any other carb. The fat and protein is a bonus. Also 140 calories is normally pretty easy to work in.

But who eats a half cup of ice cream? That's a joke, right??

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Eats 1/2 cup of ice cream with no problem. Because I've learned how to have self control and knowing that tomorrow I can have more makes it easier. I don't have to eat all of it at once.

So much self control that there are probably 10 different ice creams/gelato in my freezer right now. I don't feel the need to open it every 5 minutes to eat.

Exactly! I have 3 or 4 different flavors at home, and 2 at work. They've lasted a long time because I weigh them out. Sometimes I don't have a full serving, sometimes I have more. Eating it for breakfast has actually helped me not crave sweets the rest of the day.