There is no debate. Some foods are considered unhealthy worldwide. Between these Delicious guilty pleasuresThere are many things that smell good in summer.
Ice cream has been rated as more harmful than a tub of chichi or a sugar waffle “Worst food ever” By nutritionist Lanuza Meirelles. But with the return of the beautiful season, many will find it difficult not to give in to the call for a very delicious dessert, which can be eaten without hunger. As evidence of this, according to a NielsenIQ panelist, revenue from ice cream sales approached 1.4 billion euros last year in France.
ice cream, “Worst food ever” For health
The specialist was interviewed in columns Women's magazine However, it has strong arguments to make for those with a sweet tooth. “The combination of fat and sugar in this food contributes to weight gain and heart problems.”She said. In fact, with their high content of added sugar and saturated fat, Iced cream It can have a negative impact on overall health when people who love sweets overeat them. This is especially true for chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
As treacherous as anything, the contents of an ice cream tub stimulate the production of endorphins (the happiness hormone), making it irresistible and making us want to want it. Refill again and again. The cliché of the crying bachelor, spoon stuck in an XXL bowl, doesn't come out of nowhere.
An ingredient that can affect a foodie's mental health
However, the relief provided by a few liters of ice cream is only an illusion or very temporary. And for good reason: 24-hour sweets also contain sucrose, an ingredient that can impair mental health by increasing Risk of anxiety And depression.
As cited by nutritionist Kieran Campbell Women's magazineFor his part, he indicated that this had been proven “Diets high in sucrose impair the ability to adapt to changing situations as well as short- and long-term memory.” Additionally, some people's unkind sin contains trehalose, an artificial sugar known as Cause serious infections and health problems such as leaky gut syndrome.
Image credit: Shutterstock The relief that ice cream brings is only so temporary
Consequences of listeriosis on the health of pregnant women and their children
Besides, ice cream and sweet cravings from pregnant woman Do not mix well. And for good reason: the government website Rappel Conso has more than once featured references to ice cream contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes on its front page.
As a reminder, in pregnant women, Listeria monocytogenes can cause miscarriage, premature birth, or serious infection in newborns. Be careful, but don't panic. These contaminations are usually detected quickly. Above all, make sure the ice cream you enjoy is made from it Pasteurized milk Not raw milk.
