KETO ICE CREAMS - THE BEST YOU CAN TRY-min(1)

KETO ICE CREAMS – THE BEST YOU CAN TRY

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Ice creams are a tasty, cold, and creamy snack that many people like eating. They are loaded with sugar, fat, and calories that makes them unfit for your health.

There are different brands of ice creams and they are not made the same. For keto dieters, not all ice creams can be good. This pattern of eating involves eating low carb foods and emphasizing on high fat. Nearly all ice creams are loaded with carbs, mostly from sugar, which makes them unfit for the keto diet. Fortunately, there are a few brands that are good for you, as they are made with sugar alcohols and plant fibers. These ingredients are not digested and don’t add any carbs into your diet. This article discusses 6 types of ice creams that are good for keto dieters.

How Can You Choose The Best?

Before laying your hand on that sweet ice cream, it would help considering a few things to ensure that its suitable for your diet. You should choose ice creams made with high-quality ingredients, are popularly known by consumers, can be easily accessed online and in stores, and is nutritionally rich in line with a keto diet.

Best Ice Creams For The Keto Diet

Rebel Butter Pecan

Rebel is a food company that makes ice creams fit for the keto diet and are low in carbs. Their ice creams still have the perfect creamy taste and delicious like other brands of ice creams. Most importantly, Rebels ice cream varieties are low in net carbs. Net carbs are calculated by subtracting the amount of fiber and sugar alcohols in grams from total carbs content in grams in a serving. Most people on the keto diet are required to aim for 50 grams of net carbs per day. This helps them achieve and maintain ketosis – a state in which fats are broken down to produce ketones as byproducts and are used to fuel the body. Still, some individuals on this diet may reduce their carb intake even more. Butter Pecan from Rebel contain only 5 g of net carbs in the whole pint, making it a good option for people on the keto diet. It is worth mentioning that the entire pint packs 700 calories and 24 g of sugar alcohol. This may cause stomach upset in some people. On their website, the company claims that 89 g of Rebel Pecan Butter contains 230 calories, 24 g of fat, 13 g of carbs, 3 g of fiber, 8 g of sugar alcohol, 2 g of net carbs, and 3 g of protein.

Arctic Zero Cake Batter

Arctic Zero Cake Batter is a keto-friendly ice cream, free of dairy products and low in calories and carbs. It also contains prebiotic fiber, which is a food for the healthy probiotic bacteria found in your gut and improves your digestion. Arctic Zero have 5 g of net carbs. Such a reduced net carb count is as a result of rich fiber content. The Cake Batter makes pints of Arctic Zero in different flavors, including Cookie Shake, Chocolate, and Salted Caramel. You can order for them online or shop from a nearby grocery store. According to Arcticzero.com, 58 g of this product contains 40 calories, 0 g fat, 9 g of carbs, 4 g of fiber, 5 g of sugar, 0 g sugar alcohol, 5 g of net carbs, and 1 g of protein.

Enlightened Chocolate Peanut Butter

Enlightened Chocolate Peanut Butter is a good treat for keto dieters made with skim milk and milk proteins. Its texture is creamy, just like any other regular ice cream. What makes it more keto-friendly is a combination of sugar and sugar alcohols that is used to sweeten it. Additionally, one serving of Enlightened Chocolate Peanut Butter provides 7 g of protein and 100 calories, making it more satiating. Pints of Enlightened can be bought online or from Whole Foods and other major grocery stores. One serving of Enlightened Chocolate Peanut Butter weighing 68 g, contains 100 calories, 4.5 g of fat, 15 g of carbs, 5 g of fiber, 6 g of sugar alcohol, 4 g of net carbs, and 7 g of protein.

Halo Top Cookies & Cream

This keto-friendly ice cream is high proteins than other varieties and low in carbs. The Cookies & Cream is a popular flavor from the Halo Top made with skim milk, probiotic fiber, and eggs. A zero-calorie sugar alcohol – erythritol – is used to sweeten it, contributing to zero net carb count. Halo Top ice creams can be found online and in major grocery stores. They also offer varieties that are free of eggs and dairy. However, the number net carbs may vary depending on flavor, and would help to read the nutrition fact and ingredients list. Per 66 g serving, The Cookies & Cream ice cream contains 80 calories, 2.5 g of fat, 16 g of carbs, 3 g of fiber, 5 g of sugar alcohol, 8 g net carbs, and 5 g of protein.

Homemade Vanilla Keto Ice Cream

As long you have a low-carb sweetener, you can easily make keto-friendly ice cream at home. You can buy erythritol online or from major grocery stores. To make this version of keto ice cream, beat together 500 ml of canned full fat coconut milk, 48 g of erythritol, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour the beaten cream into ice cubes and let it stay in the freezer for a few hours. Take the frozen cubes and add them to a blender and blend to achieve a creamy and smooth texture. The recipe gives four servings. Nutritionally, half-cup serving of this version of keto ice cream provides 226 calories, 24 g of fat, 3 g of carbs, 0 g fiber, 12 g of sugar alcohol, 0 g net carbs, and 2 g of protein.

Conclusion

There are several ice creams low in carbs which can be enjoyed on a keto diet. However, you still need to consume them in moderation as their nutritional profile cannot compare to that of whole vegetable low in carbs.

Crystal Kadir

MS, Durham University
GP

The work of a family doctor includes a wide range of clinical diversity, which requires extensive knowledge and erudition from a specialist. However, I believe that the most important thing for a family doctor is to be human because the cooperation and understanding between the doctor and the patient are crucial in ensuring successful health care. On my days off, I love being in nature. Since childhood, I have been passionate about playing chess and tennis. Whenever I have time off, I enjoy traveling around the world.

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