Store-Bought Ice Cream Is Less Fattening
Store-Bought Ice Cream Is Less Fattening
Sept. 4, 2003 -- The calorie and fat hounds are at it again. This time the researchers at the Center for Science in the Public Interest are eyeing the pros and cons of ice cream bars, fruit bars, and other frozen novelties sold in supermarkets -- and believe it or not, the news is pretty good.
After the nonprofit group's shocking report on the hefty calorie and saturated fat content of popular ice cream shop treats, its most recent study gives hope that all is not lost. It turns out frozen treats sold in stores, on average, have less saturated fat and cost less than those sold in ice cream shops.
Some frozen treats that topped the list for their high flavor and low fat and calories include:
The CSPI included ice cream treats in their "Best Bites" category if they had no more then 2 grams of saturated fat, 150 calories, and some form of fruit (puree or juice other than apples, grape, or pear) as one of the main ingredients.
Researchers also found dozens of frozen fruit bars that packed great taste but minimal saturated fat. However, flavors such as grape, apple, or pear are the least nutritious and should be avoided the group recommends. More ideal choices have fruit, fruit puree, or fruit juice as the main ingredient.
Some of the healthiest bars on the list include those made by:
Some ice cream bars to watch out for typically contain high-fat ice cream. These "worst Bites" treats had at least 7 grams of saturated fat. Those that top the no-no list include: DoveBars, Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Bars, and Peace Pops made by Ben & Jerry's.
CSPI says the chocolate coating on these bars -- which is made from coconut oil -- makes them even more unhealthy. Researchers found that some DoveBars pack 330 calories and a half-day's worth of saturated fat. Even worse is the Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Bar, which is loaded with 370 calories and 75% of your daily saturated fat intake.
"The good news is that scores of frozen bars are low in calories and saturated fat," said Bonnie Liebman, CSPI nutrition director. " But some food manufacturers seem to be competing with each other to make their bars as bad for you as possible."
The full review appears in the September issue of CSPI's Nutrition Action Healthletter.
Store-Bought Ice Cream Is Less Fattening
Store-Bought Frozen Treats Pack Least Amount of Fat and Calories
Sept. 4, 2003 -- The calorie and fat hounds are at it again. This time the researchers at the Center for Science in the Public Interest are eyeing the pros and cons of ice cream bars, fruit bars, and other frozen novelties sold in supermarkets -- and believe it or not, the news is pretty good.
After the nonprofit group's shocking report on the hefty calorie and saturated fat content of popular ice cream shop treats, its most recent study gives hope that all is not lost. It turns out frozen treats sold in stores, on average, have less saturated fat and cost less than those sold in ice cream shops.
Some frozen treats that topped the list for their high flavor and low fat and calories include:
- Fudgsicles and Creamsicles
- Healthy Choice Low-Fat Fudge Bars
- Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Sorbet Bars
- Tropicana's Strawberry 'n Cream and Orange Cream Bars
The CSPI included ice cream treats in their "Best Bites" category if they had no more then 2 grams of saturated fat, 150 calories, and some form of fruit (puree or juice other than apples, grape, or pear) as one of the main ingredients.
Researchers also found dozens of frozen fruit bars that packed great taste but minimal saturated fat. However, flavors such as grape, apple, or pear are the least nutritious and should be avoided the group recommends. More ideal choices have fruit, fruit puree, or fruit juice as the main ingredient.
Some of the healthiest bars on the list include those made by:
- Breyers
- Dole
- Tropicana
- Frozfruit
Frozen No-Nos
Some ice cream bars to watch out for typically contain high-fat ice cream. These "worst Bites" treats had at least 7 grams of saturated fat. Those that top the no-no list include: DoveBars, Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Bars, and Peace Pops made by Ben & Jerry's.
CSPI says the chocolate coating on these bars -- which is made from coconut oil -- makes them even more unhealthy. Researchers found that some DoveBars pack 330 calories and a half-day's worth of saturated fat. Even worse is the Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Bar, which is loaded with 370 calories and 75% of your daily saturated fat intake.
"The good news is that scores of frozen bars are low in calories and saturated fat," said Bonnie Liebman, CSPI nutrition director. " But some food manufacturers seem to be competing with each other to make their bars as bad for you as possible."
The full review appears in the September issue of CSPI's Nutrition Action Healthletter.
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