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There is no debate. Certain foods are universally considered unhealthy. Among these deliciously guilty pleasuresthere are many delicacies that smell good in summer.
More harmful than a tub of chichis or a sugar waffle, ice cream has been designated as “the worst food ever” by nutritionist Lanuzza Meireles. However, with the return of the beautiful season, many will find it difficult not to give in to the call for a fine, very fine dessert, which can be eaten without hunger. As proof, according to the NielsenIQ panelist, the turnover from ice cream sales was close to 1.4 billion euros last year in France.
Ice cream, “the worst food ever” for health
The specialist interviewed in the columns of Women’s Journal nevertheless has weighty arguments to present to those with a sweet tooth. “The combination of fat and sugar present in this food contributes to weight gain and heart problems”, she said. Indeed, with its high content of added sugar and saturated fats, ice cream can have a negative impact on health in general when people with a sweet tooth overdo it. This concerns in particular chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular.
Also, treacherous as anything, the contents of the ice cream tub stimulate the production of endorphins (happiness hormone), which makes it irresistible and makes us want to refill again and again. The cliché of the bachelor in tears, a spoon stuck in an XXL pot, therefore does not come out of nowhere.
An ingredient that can affect the mental health of foodies
However, the comfort that a few liters of ice cream brings is only an illusion or very temporary. And for good reason, the dessert consumed at all hours of the day also contains sucrose, an ingredient that can impair mental health by increasing risk of anxiety et depression.
Nutritionist Kiran Campbell, also cited by The Women’s Journalfor his part specified that it has been proven that “Diets high in sucrose impair the ability to adapt to changing situations as well as short and long term memory. » Additionally, some people’s not-so-cute sin contains trehalose, an artificial sugar, known to be the cause d’infections graves and health problems like leaky gut syndrome.
photo credit: Shutterstock The comfort that ice cream brings is only very temporary
The consequences of listeriosis on the health of pregnant women and their babies
Besides, ice cream and sweet cravings from the pregnant woman do not mix well. And for good reason, the government site Rappel Conso has more than once displayed on the front page references to ice creams contaminated by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
As a reminder, in pregnant women, Listeria monocytogenes can cause abortion, premature birth or serious neonatal infection. Be careful, but no need to panic. These contaminations are generally quickly detected. Above all, make sure that the ice creams you enjoy are made from pasteurized milk and no raw milk.
