It’s happened to all of us.
We knowonce you start, it’s hard to stop!
Yup, we thought so.
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The simple answer is no, not as long as you don’t make it a habit.
Are you wondering, “is ice cream bad for you?”
We were curious, too, which is why we asked the experts.
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Read on to learn aboutexactly what happens to your body when you down an entire pint of ice cream.
That means if you keep up that habit, it could result in some pretty hefty weight gain.
“If it’s something you do on a regular basis, it’s going to add up.”
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Your blood sugar stays somewhat normal
Surprise!
“Anytime we eat food, our blood sugar is going to go up,” says Dobbins.
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Unless you’rediabeticor have reactive hypoglycemia, your blood sugar should still stay in a normal range.
Your blood pressure isn’t affected
Another “phew!”
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You’ll feel happier
Mint chocolate chip will do that, huh?
“There is some sort of satisfaction for indulging an ice cream craving,” says Clark.
But it’s not just the awesome feeling of indulgence.
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And that’s just a cup of ice cream; imagine what a whole pint will do!
And if you’re curious, here’sWhat Happens To Your Body When You Eat Low-Calorie Ice Cream.
You’ll get bloated
Your body takes a while to fully digest a pint of ice cream.
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(Blame it on the high-fat content.)
Therefore, you’ll feel a little bloated after consumption.
Avoid thesebloat-inducing foods and habitsto keep yourself from looking and feeling puffier than you are!
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“You wouldn’t feel a burst of energy because it’s not a stimulant,” says Dobbins.
It can boost your fertility
What a great excuse for future mamas to eat ice cream!
Can’t imagine cutting back on the sweet stuff?
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Start by employing theseeasy ways to stop eating so much sugar!
Theeasy guide to cutting back on sugaris finally here.
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