The Ice Cream Diet

We know why you’re here – you’re an ice cream lover! That being said, we’re going to assum that you struggle with limiting your ice cream intake just like we do. Here at Praline’s, we love ice cream, and we completely understand your daily ice cream battle: to eat or not to eat. That is why we bring good news this holiday season: news of the ice cream diet – a way to get your daily ice cream fix without feeling guilty the next morning.

Avoid calories – The reason most people feel guilty after indulging in a late night bowl of ice cream is because, like many sugary foods, ice cream has been branded as junk food. Well, here at Praline’s, we believe that ice cream is anything but junk and are here to tell you that it’s not one bowl of ice cream after dinner that can make you gain weight… it’s your total caloric intake. The average person should consume roughly 2,000 calories a day. So, if you eat well-balanced, healthy meals on a regular basis, indulging in some late night ice cream isn’t going to blow your diet. Keep track of your caloric intake and don’t be afraid to reward yourself with a bowl of your favorite ice cream.

Don’t torture yourself – The reason so many diets fail is because dieters forbid themselves enjoyment of their favorite snacks. This torturous avoidance of foods can lead to binging which can then lead to feelings of failure. Avoid binging out on ice cream and “ruining your diet” by allowing yourself to have a little bit of ice cream when you have a craving. It’s all about moderation, not avoidance.

Health benefits – Sure, ice cream is a tasty mixture of concentrated fat and sugar, but that doesn’t mean ice cream can’t also be beneficial. Dairy products like ice cream help to build strong bones, defend against the development of kidney stones, and can actually help you lose weight faster. That’s right, ice cream can promote weight loss. If you work out and keep to a healthy diet, a regular intake of fat can promote your fat cells to release stored fat. Avoiding fatty foods only makes your body retain fat and can make it harder to loose weight.

If you love ice cream as much as we do at Praline’s, don’t worry about giving up this frozen treat to appease your New Year diet. A daily scoop, or two, of your favorite ice cream isn’t going to ruin your diet plan. Welcome to the ice cream diet!