You’ve all seen it … you’re watching tv, someone gets dumped or has a horrible day; they pop open the freezer and start shoveling in the “Ben and Jerry’s” ice cream. Somehow, I think we have been brainwashed by television, friends, and relatives to think that this kind of behavior is the “norm.” Heck, even Carrie from “sex and the city” does it! If she does it and still looks like a rail afterwards, it must be ok right??!!! So what happens if you decide that it’s ok for you to give into the subliminal messaging on tv ? Here is the calorie breakdown for B&J ….
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| 1/2 cup (1/4 of the pint) | Calories | Fat (g) | Cholesterol (mg) | Carbs (g) | Sugars (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough | 270 | 15 | 65 | 32 | 24 | 4 |
| Cherry Garcia | 250 | 14 | 60 | 26 | 22 | 4 |
| Americone Dream | 280 | 15 | 60 | 32 | 24 | 4 |
| Mint Chocolate Chunk | 270 | 17 | 65 | 26 | 24 | 4 |
| Half Baked | 280 | 14 | 50 | 34 | 26 | 5 |
| Peanut Butter Cup | 360 | 26 | 60 | 27 | 23 | 7 |
| Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch | 290 | 18 | 65 | 29 | 27 | 4 |
| Chocolate Fudge Brownie | 260 | 13 | 35 | 32 | 25 | 5 |
| Butter Pecan | 280 | 21 | 65 | 20 | 18 | 4 |
| Creme Brulee | 310 | 17 | 90 | 36 | 31 | 4 |
| Karamel Sutra | 270 | 14 | 50 | 32 | 27 | 4 |
| Organic Strawberry | 210 | 12 | 55 | 21 | 19 | 3 |
| Organic Vanilla | 220 | 14 | 65 | 18 | 16 | 3 |
| Organic Sweet Cream & Cookies | 250 | 15 | 60 | 18 | 19 | 4 |
OUCH! Look at how much fat and calories are in just 1/2 a cup!!!! If you are using the ice cream to numb your pain then you might need to buy a whole new wardrobe when you are done healing from that horrible break up or that stressful job!!! If you are going to splurge then maybe eating the low fat Ben and Jerry’s will insure that you don’t lose your figure all together!!!! Take a look….
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| 1/2 cup (1/4 of the pint) | Calories | Fat (g) | Cholesterol (mg) | Carbs (g) | Sugars (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phish Food Low Fat Ice Cream | 210 | 6 | 25 | 37 | 23 | 4 |
| Strawberries & Cream Low Fat Ice Cream | 150 | 2.5 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 3 |
| Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Low Fat Ice Cream | 180 | 5 | 25 | 32 | 24 | 3 |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Low Fat Ice Cream | 200 | 6 | 35 | 35 | 24 | 4 |
| Half Baked Low Fat Frozen Yogurt | 180 | 3 | 20 | 35 | 23 | 4 |
| Chocolate Fudge Brownie Low Fat Frozen Yogurt | 170 | 2.5 | 15 | 34 | 23 | 5 |
| Cherry Garcia Low Fat Frozen Yogurt | 160 | 3 | 15 | 31 | 20 | 4 |
| Berried Treasure Sorbet | 110 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 24 | 0 |
| Jamaican Me Crazy Sorbet | 130 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 28 | 0 |
| Strawberry Kiwi Swirl Sorbet | 110 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 24 | 0 |
The light version is a WAY better choice. However, don’t forget about the carbs. If you are going to eat this many carbs at one time then try to do it before it gets dark. Then, you will have time to burn off the excess carbs before you go to bed!
Adria Ali
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