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Many people like to eat ice cream in summer, because it gives both coolness and taste, but its consumption is not considered appropriate for everyone. Ice cream can be high in sugar, fat and calories, which can cause harm in some health problems. Generally diabetic patients are advised to eat ice cream in limited quantities, but this is not the only situation.
in some people ice cream Overeating can lead to digestive problems, weight gain and other health problems. If someone already has a chronic disease, the effect of diet may be more clearly visible. In such a situation, it is important to know in which diseases one should avoid eating ice cream and what better alternatives can be adopted in its place.
Apart from diabetes, do not eat ice cream in these diseases also
Professor Dr. Subhash Giri, Director, Department of Medicine, RML Hospital. It is said that consumption of ice cream can increase problems in problems like fatty liver, obesity, high cholesterol, lactose intolerance and acidity. Fatty liver: Excess sugar and fat can put more pressure on the liver. Excess calories can increase weight in people suffering from obesity.
Excessive consumption of fat can be harmful in people with high cholesterol. Lactose intolerance can cause problems like flatulence, gas and diarrhea. Cold and heavy things can also increase discomfort in acidity and digestive problems.
What health problems can ice cream cause?
Excessive consumption of ice cream can increase blood sugar, increase weight and affect digestion. Problems of gas, stomach pain and acidity may increase in some people.
Additionally, excess sugar and fat can put additional stress on the body in conditions such as high cholesterol and fatty liver. Therefore, it is important to take care of quantity and health condition.
Use these options instead of ice cream
Instead of ice cream, homemade curd, sugar-free smoothie, fresh fruits or frozen yogurt can be better options. They provide nutrition along with taste. Additionally, coconut water, buttermilk and fruit-based cooling options can help cool and hydrate the body in summers.
