"The quality of calories are much more important than the total amount of calories consumed," she says. Keep in mind that finding a healthier ice cream is not fully dependent on the calorie count says Lisa Moskovitz, R.D., and CEO of NY Nutrition Group. Yes, there are plenty of healthy ice cream choices out there (including Halo Top!), but choosing the best cone, cup, or pop goes back to reading the ingredient list and nutrition labels carefully. "You have to look closely at the label because if it says 'low-fat,' it might be loaded with extra sugar, and if it's low-calorie, it might contain artificial sweeteners that can irritate your stomach and have you running to the bathroom," explains Bonnie Taub-Dix, R.D.N., creator of, and author of Read It Before You Eat It. However, while some treats like ice cream and frozen yogurt are marketed as "healthy," "low-calorie," or "light," we've found that some crowned with the health halo are far from it.
It's a big reason why healthy ice creams have increased in popularity. Loaded with high amounts of sugar, fat, and calories, these traditional ice creams make it almost impossible to keep up with the recommended 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, says Mia Syn, M.S., R.D.N.
I realized the brands I grew up with-and tend to choose as an adult-don't accommodate a healthy lifestyle by any dietitian's standards. Ice cream sandwiches? Coffee ice cream? Mint chocolate chip frozen yogurt? Yes, yes, and yes! But after scooping spoonfuls into a bowl (and sometimes straight into my mouth), I'm left wondering: Why do I feel so icky? If you can relate, look no further than the nutrition label.
When summer comes around, nothing can stop me from entering the frozen dessert aisle and heading straight for whatever I'm craving.
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