Ice cream takes its place among the most popular desserts especially in summer. Moreover, in its content, especially protein and carbohydrate; Ice cream, which contains vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E and K and many minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron and zinc, is a very healthy food source.
-Wrong: ICE CREAM IS A SOURCE OF CALCIUM, I CAN CONSUME INSTEAD OF MILK.
Truth: While determining the sources of calcium, which plays an extremely important role in bone and dental health, factors affecting absorption should be considered together. Phosphorus, like calcium, has an important role in protecting bone and dental health. As with milk, absorption rates increase when calcium and phosphorus are taken in equal amounts. Ice cream, whose main component is milk, is viewed from this point of view; It is a dessert with a high calcium absorption rate with equal amounts of calcium and phosphorus content.
-Wrong: ICE CREAM MAY CAUSE CHILDHOOD OBESITY.
Truth: In order to maintain a healthy life, the energy taken and the energy spent must be balanced. Frequent and excessive consumption of high-sugar foods can cause this balance to shift in the direction of increase, which can be effective in the development of childhood obesity. Since ice cream, which is a favorite food of children, contains protein, vitamins and minerals as well as sugar, glucose-fructose syrup and high fat content, the frequency and amount of consumption should be reduced.
-Wrong: ICE CREAM MADE FROM OPEN MILK IS HEALTHY
Truth: Milk, which is a good nutrient medium for the reproduction of microorganisms, is a food that can spoil easily in hot weather. For this reason, it is very important that the ice cream is prepared in accordance with health and hygiene rules, especially on hot summer days.
