Summer has arrived, friends, which means one very exciting thing:Ice creamseason is officially here.
you should know the category has made a ton of progress recently.
What exactly qualifies as low-sugar ice cream, and what are its benefits?
Shutterstock
How do you choose a good low-sugar ice cream?
“These adversely affect your gut health and may have potentially carcinogenic effects,” explains Slayton.
Sugar alcohols fall into the “OK for some” category.
Shutterstock
Then there are stevia and monk fruit sweeteners, which Slayton says she most often recommends to her clients.
The 9 best low-sugar ice creams you’ve got the option to buy.
Not sure which options are worth trying?
So Delicious
So Delicious DairyFree Coconut Sandwiches
“Thesecoconut milk-based ice cream sandwichesare well-namedthey really are delicious!”
says Samantha Cassetty, RD, the co-author ofSugar Shock.
“This means there’s no guessing how much is in a suggested serving,” she says.
NadaMoo Organic Chocolate Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert
“Thisdairy-free optionis perfect for chocolate lovers!
“This allows manufacturers to add less sugar without compromising the flavor,” Bannan explains.
“I absolutely love NadaMoo’s vanilla.
In fact, I’m a super fan,” saysIsabel Smith, RD CDN.
To create this perfectly portioned treat,Bubbiesfilled the dough with creamy ice cream and froze it to perfection.
(Fewer ingredients = less junk!)
An entire pint of Mocha Chip, for example, packs just 320 calories.
Looking for something similar with fewer carbs?
Halo Top has a product that made our list of thebest keto ice creams!)
“I like these as they check a bunch of boxes,” says Slayton.
“They’re made exclusively with recognizable ingredients.
A fun fact aboutthis line of desserts: They’re made with skim milk that’s beenultra-filtered.
For more, be sure to check outSide Effects of Giving up Ice Cream, According to Science.
