5/1/2008
Americans love their ice cream – and have ever since Thomas Jefferson brought the recipe home from France more than 200 years ago. The good news is that you can now find most any flavor you might desire in a low-fat version. There are five main things to look for on the label of an ice cream treat. Per half-cup serving, your best bets will have: 4 grams of fat or less, around 120 calories, 3 grams or less of saturated fat, no more than 10 milligrams cholesterol per serving and 15 grams of sugar or less per serving. You might be surprised to learn that some ice cream bars actually have more fiber than a serving of whole-wheat crackers. It seems that 3 to 4 grams of fiber per serving is becoming the nutritional norm in this dessert category. So next time, go for the low fat version and enjoy every healthy bite.
Here’s something to mark on your calendar now. St. John’s auxiliary and the Community Blood Center are teaming up for a joint blood drive. It’s set for Monday, May 5th from 10 – 4 at St. John’s. For more info, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
