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As the weather gets hotter, various frozen treats during summer are gaining popularity.Nowadays, a lot of options available in the market includeice cream,ice,milk tea,,shaved iceand so on. However, have people considered the calorie issue when purchasing these?
Today, we introduce some simple methods to add or reduce calories - are they useful for you?Although it is unavoidable to eat frozen treats in summer, how to enjoy them while maintaining health is very important.
An ice cream equivalent to five bowls of riceis the most popular choice among those who choose frozen treats due to its taste. Actually, ice cream has the highest calories among these three options, with a nutritionist survey showing that one portion of ice cream contains the same calories as 5-6 bowls of rice. Moreover, many places add some
crisps,cookies and wafer-like toppings to enhance the taste of ice creams. These toppings also contain high levels of calories, which adds to the total when combined with the ice cream. Girls who consume these in their entirety might regret it deeply, so nutritionists suggest choosing ice cream that has fruits or nuts as toppings.Also, nutritionists advise not eating ice cream before bed because the body will absorb all its heat and fat during sleep. It is better to have ice cream in the morning or afternoon; try not to exceed three times a week and do not treat it as a meal.
Additionally, if you eat more ice cream, drinking plenty of water or vegetable juice on the next day can help. Nutritionists recommend drinkingpumpkin,sweet potatojuices - such high-fiber drinks can remove intestinal waste and fats.A milk tea equivalent to two bowls of riceRanked second in terms of calories is milk tea, with a nutritionist study showing that one cup of milk tea contains the same calories as 1-2 bowls ofrice. Compared to ice cream, the calories in milk tea are significantly reduced. However, nutritionists still advise limiting the amount of milk tea and choosing plain varieties, using less pearl toppings and adding some nourishing ingredients like turtle soup to minimize calorie intake and maximize nutritional benefits.Only one-third bowl of rice equivalent for shaved ice
Among these three frozen treats, shaved ice has the lowest calories - only a third the amount of one bowl of rice. It is usually served with fresh fruit, making it highly nutritious. Nutritionists suggest that office workers can add more
blueberries,because blueberries are known for their anti-inflammatory and radiation protection properties, very beneficial for those who spend long hours in front of computers.The heat content of milk tea, compared to ice cream, has already been significantly reduced. However, nutritionists still advise drinking only the original flavor and using less pearls while adding more health-promoting ingredients like, thereby minimizing heat intake and maximizing nutritional benefits.
Ice slush with only one-third the calories of a bowl of rice
Among these three frozen treats, the ice slush has the lowest calorie content, equivalent to only one-third of a bowl of rice. Moreover, most ice slushes are now sold with fresh fruits, making them very nutritious. Nutritionists recommend that white-collar workers can add moreblueberriesbecause of their known and anti-radiation effects, which are particularly beneficial for those who work long hours in front of computers.