Summer rhymes with warmth and relaxation. And what might be better than a good ice cream to treat yourself during all the holidays? However, be careful with your ice cream consumption. A scientist has just pointed out a danger that lies at the end of the cone ice cream.
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Summer will be hot for sure. Between two waves of heat wave, everyone has their little reflex to cool off. The ice cream, cute sins of our summer holidays, are queens. In pots, cones, water or ice cream bars, they all have a different flavor but the ability to refresh us for a short moment of relaxation.
While some are much better for our line, such as popsicles in particular, others do not skimp on the calories, like ice cream bars for example. While we try by all means to pay attention to our line, the ice creams that we love so much might be our worst enemies when strolling on the beaches.
Besides the aspect of weight gain, some ice cream might be much more dangerous for our health, according to a scientist.
Ice cream cones high in saturated fat
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Bert Weckhuysen, a scientist at the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands, warns ice cream in cornet. According to him, they would be dangerous for health to such an extent that he simply advises not to consume part of the cone. The part concerned is the small chocolate tip that is tasted last in ice cream cones.
The scientist explains that this little bit of chocolate, oh so delicious, is to be banned. He thus advises not to finish the cone of your ice cream. According to his explanations, this little piece of chocolate would be rich in saturated fats, which are bad fats. This bad fat as it is called, is mainly found in fatty meats, animal meats and processed meats and foods. But also in palm oil or fried foods.
Bert Weckhuysen explains that ice cream makers use the hydrogenation process, which loads the chocolate bar with saturated fatty acids. This method is used by ice cream parlors so that this famous piece of chocolate does not melt quickly in the summer heat.
While there are foods rich in essential fatty acids that are good for health, such as fatty fish (tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel, etc.) or oils (olive, soy, sunflower, nuts, etc.), saturated fats should be avoided. . Consuming too much can cause blood clots, high cholesterol (which can cause excess blood cholesterol) and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attack, stroke, etc.).
If you still want to enjoy this piece of chocolate, remember to do so sparingly.
