Everyday Road to Healthy

  • Home
  • Healthy Eating
    • Recipes
  • Health & Fitness
    • Goal Trackers
    • Our Cancer Stories
  • Self Care
  • Home Care
  • ERTH Finds
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Copyright
    • Privacy Policy

July 15, 2011 ·

I scream, You scream, We all scream for Ice Cream

Healthy Eating

This handsome guy is my nephew Kaiden

 

Did you know that this Sunday is National Ice Cream Day??  Yep, in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day.  And did you know that the average American goes consumes almost 5 gallons of ice cream each year? Crazy.  However, I know personally my family and I will be working our way towards that goal this weekend.

The question for me however (and I’m sure some of our readers) is how do I make a healthy decision as it relates to ice cream?  Especially when there are terms like premium , low fat, sugar free, vegan and many more on the packaging.   So how do you choose best one for your family?

banana split - i can't even imagine the number of calories in this baby

Here are some tips we found:

  • Choose an ice-cream with less than 125 calories and 5 g of total fat and 15 grams or less sugar.
  • Frozen yogurts are more creamy than low fat ice cream and half a cup of frozen yogurt contains only 100 calories and less than 2 g of saturated fats.  (But if you are looking for probiotics benefits of yogurt you may be in for disappointment as most of the frozen yogurts do not contain active bacterial culture).
  • Vegan or people allergic to dairy can opt sorbets  or ice cream made from soy milk.  Sorbets are fat free and dairy free however they may not be low in calories (due to being made from  mostly fruits and sugars.
  •  Labels like low fat , diet, diabetic friendly may not always be low in calories too, so always review the nutrition label.  Also many of these have artificial sweetners which you may not be comfortable with your family consumming.
  • Remember your portion sizes… A pint of ice cream is not a single serving  :)  it’s FOUR servings.
  • Choose vitamin-packed fruit purée (not fruit “syrup”), fresh fruit, or nuts, which contain healthy fat, protein and fiber over toppings such as chocolate chips, candies and sprinkles which increase your calories without any nutritional benefits.
  • Serve your ice cream in smaller bowls and eat with tea spoon or ice cream spoon rather than normal spoon to take smaller bites.
  • Invest in your own ice cream maker if you want to have total control over the ingredients and calories in ice cream

What will my family be consuming?  Well if my dad was in town I would be requesting his homemade strawberry ice cream which tastes like a little bit of heaven.

Dad's homemade strawberry ice cream... delish

But since he’s traveling the remote sections of the world right now – My family and I will  just settle for an all natural ice cream brand that’s ingredients list is easy for me to understand (cream, sugar and milk), while making sure we practice portion control.

Send us your photos of your family celebrating National Ice Cream Day or share them with us on Facebook…  we hope you have a fun weekend!!

Tweet
Share
Share
Pin
0 Shares

Don’t miss out!

Previous Post: « Angela’s Sunscreen Review
Next Post: Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, It’s Off to the Gym I Go… »

Reader Interactions

Trackbacks

  1. Pump and Grind — Everyday Road to Healthy says:
    July 24, 2011 at 9:27 am

    […] I need to go cancel out yesterday’s workout by finding some ice cream to eat on National Ice Cream Day!   This workout/eating thing is like going up a down […]

Footer

LET’S GET SOCIAL

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

everydayroadtohealthy

If you’ve been looking for an online health and If you’ve been looking for an online health and fitness training program that covers all topics to get you started with diet, tracking, workouts, mindset and accountability, you can stop searching. ☺️ I tried this 7-week program and wrote all about it on the blog. A session just started yesterday and I think you can still join. If not, she has upcoming ones in June as well. Read more by following the link in our profile @everydayroadtohealthy ($10 off code is there as well!). If you put in the work, you won’t regret it!
.
#healthylifestyle #leanprogram #livingenergizedandnourished #amandanighbertrd
“Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes tha “Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.”
~Barack Obama
#memorialday #rememberandhonor #neverforgotten
I drank celery juice every day for 30 days because I drank celery juice every day for 30 days because #celeryjuiceheals. Read more about it at https://everydayroadtohealthy.com/celery-juice-for-30-days/
#highlightreel #celeryjuicebenefits
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritag May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month so I thought I should probably share some Asian dishes before the month is over! 😊 And while I'm not Thai (I am half Vietnamese), this Thai Basil Chicken is an easy and tasty dish you are going to want to try. You can find the link to the recipe in our profile @everydayroadtohealthy or search “Thai Basil Chicken” at www.everydayroadtohealthy.com.
Enjoy!
#healthyeating #healthyrecipes #asianfood
I was telling some friends last night about my usu I was telling some friends last night about my usual  breakfast, why I make it every day (makes meal tracking easier) and how I boost the protein (1-2 egg whites depending on my mood), and it inspired me to make a reel. 🤷🏻‍♀️
✅Add steel cut quick oats & water, measured based on package directions, to a large bowl big enough to allow for expansion during cooking (I’ve made a very messy mistake before!)
✅Add 1 or 2 egg whites
✅Whisk to break up the egg whites, unless you REALLY like large chunks of eggs in your oatmeal 😬
✅Add a dash of salt, optional
✅Microwave according to directions
✅Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a splash of maple syrup
Other add-ins: berries, bananas, honey, protein powder

Made with 2 egg whites, this packs a ~13.5g protein punch. When I combine with my collagen protein powder in my coffee, I’m at ~30g protein for breakfast! 💪🏼

I use @myfitnesspal to track so I can either pre-fill my breakfast all week. Or just copy from day to day. Easy peasy!

#highproteinbreakfast #healthyeating #healthylifestyle
Happy Mother’s Day, Moms! 💐 Happy Mother’s Day, Moms! 💐
So I did this thing. I became a Beautycounter Bran So I did this thing. I became a Beautycounter Brand Advocate. Mainly I did it because I was already finding a lot of products I liked, and becoming a consultant offered some perks to support my habit! 🤷🏻‍♀️ But also the more I dug into the brand, the more I realized how in line it was with the lifestyle I’m trying to live. The clean ratings for the Beautycounter line is always high (check out EWG) so I feel good about using it on my skin. BUT I’m not a salesperson, I don’t ever want my friends to feel pressured to buy anything I’m “selling”, and I really don’t have time to wear another hat in my life 😜. So if you happen to discover the line on your own and are interested in buying a product or 2 to try, send me a message or go to my page at beautycounter.com/angelafuentes. But otherwise, my plan is to not do much promoting. I’ll just be here if you need me ☺️. 
#beautycounter #cleanskincare #sustainableskincare
Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🪅 Here’s the mocktail mi Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🪅 Here’s the mocktail mix I made tonight to boost my festive taco dinner. 🌮 The mix definitely needs a little tartness, so don’t forget the splash of lime juice and club soda in each glass before serving. Salud! 🪅
#cincodemayo #mocktails #healthylifestyle
Even though skin cancer is the most common cancer Even though skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., it is also one of the most preventable. Take these steps to lower your risk:
☀️Seek shade, especially during the hours of 10am-4pm when the sun is the strongest.
☀️Use physical barriers to protect your skin (clothing, hats, umbrellas, sunglasses).
☀️Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen, SPF 15 or more, every day. Apply 1 ounce to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside, and reapply every 2 hours or after swimming or sweating.
☀️Swipe to see 2 of my favorite sunscreen brands, @supergoop and @beautycounter . Supergoop has an EWG rating of 2 ✅ and Beautycounter is EWG Verified (highest rating)✅. 

☀️Stay healthy! 🕶️
#skincancerawarenessmonth #healthylifestyle #healthandwellness
Load More... Follow on Instagram