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What can we say – everyone loves an ice-block in summer. But not all options are equal.
Some ice-blocks – like Magnum Minis – are basically an indulgent treat. But others offer some nutritional benefit as well. Juicies have fruit juice, and the milky Popsicles offer the benefit of some calcium.
The juice-based ice-blocks are pretty low in kJs, so you could easily fit one of these refreshers in every day if you wanted to. But we'd advise more caution with the choc-coated treats. Some can be high in kilojoules and saturated fat so remember: treats are 'occasional' foods – as I'm sure the kids could tell you. That said, the Magnum Mini Almond variant is better than the full-size version which has 1375kJ and 13.8g saturated fat!
Sweet talk
Ice cream
- Made using cream or milk products.
- Generally aerated to give it lightness.
- Choose low-fat options.
- Ice cream with alternative sweeteners has less kilojoules
Gelato
- Italian-style ice cream made with dairy products.
- Usually more dense than our traditional ice cream (ie. less aerated), so try a smaller serve.
- Because of its name, some people think gelato contains gelatin – it doesn't.
Sorbet
- Made in a similar way to gelato but water is used instead of milk or cream so it's lower in kilojoules.
- A good option for anyone who needs to avoid dairy.
Frozen yoghurt
- This is not standard yoghurt in frozen form. These usually have a lot more sugar.