Contrary to what many still believe, eating cold ice cream does not cause health problems. Understand why!
Who has not heard this at least once, especially in childhood, that eat ice cream in the cold It is bad for health?
While this is a famous statement that may even make sense at first glance, the truth is that it is nothing more than a myth.
Who confirms this is the Brazilian Association of Ice Cream Industries and Sector (ABIS)who reported that in European countries, where temperatures are much lower than in Brazil, ice cream consumption remains high throughout the year.
Second Beatriz Schwan, nutritionist and Perfect brand partnerin fact, sweets are not responsible for triggering diseases, much less for being harmful to health.
To demystify these and other very popular beliefs, the practitioner clarified 4 statements about them. Check below:
4 myths about eating cold ice cream
Ice cream causes colds and flu
Contrary to popular belief, there is no relationship between consuming cold ice cream and getting colds or flu.
As Beatriz explains, regardless of the temperature, dessert doesn’t affect viral infections, as they are caused by exposure to the virus, usually through contact with infected people, contaminated surfaces, or by inhaling droplets in the air.
Relieves sore throat
As in the previous myth, a sore throat is not to blame for the ice cream, but for other reasons, such as viral or bacterial infections, allergies, acid reflux or even dry air.
Even the nutritionist says that cold dessert can even bring relief in case of acute pain and inflammation. This is because the low temperature has anti-inflammatory properties, just like a cold compress can relieve muscle inflammation.
Eating ice cream in the cold lowers immunity
Immunity is a system influenced by a number of factors, such as genetics, lifestyle, diet and exposure to pathogens. In this sense, no isolated food, including ice cream, has the power to significantly decrease or increase it.
Ice cream is bad for your health
Ice cream is made with ingredients that provide important nutrients for the body, such as calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals.
“Due to its nutrients, it is an excellent source of energy. In addition, sweets are a source of pleasure and satisfaction, excellent for contributing to a feeling of well-being,” says the professional.
Finally, we can also mention that ice cream is quite indicated in some post-operative cases, such as dental offices or to remove tonsils for example, since its frozen aspect has analgesic properties and prevents bleeding.
Source: Terra
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