4 tips for ice cream

Posted by Yuka as Famous

Last week we posted an update about Shape magazine’s feature of the new Round Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches as the “Perfectly Portioned Freezer Treat.” We definitely have ice cream on the brain since the official start of summer is getting closer! According to the United States Department of Agriculture, in 2003 the United States produced about 1.4 billion gallons of ice cream, or about 20 quarts per person, more than any other country in the world.

Here are some of our favorite ice cream tips and tricks.

Never eat ice cream straight from the tub. Not only will it annoy the people you share a freezer with, but it’ll make it pretty much impossible to keep track of portions. Designate a cute personal-sized dessert bowl as your go-to ice cream dish.

Read labels carefully. Even some so-called “light” ice creams are still loaded with fat and calories. And just because a container is small doesn’t necessarily mean it contains only one serving.

Buy individually wrapped frozen items. If you know you absolutely can’t be trusted around half-gallons of ice cream (even the low-cal, low-fat stuff adds up if you eat several servings), stick with these items.

Keep your freezer stocked with your favorite guilt-free ice cream finds. It’ll be way easier to turn down decadent desserts when you’re out if you know you have a sweet frozen treat waiting for you at home! For instance, the Weight Watchers Mint Chocolate Chip Cups and GIANT Chocolate Fudge Sundae Cones are great to always have on hand when you’re in the mood for an ice cream snack.

Make sure to check out this site for some yummy, sensible options from Weight Watchers.