Ice Cream Versus No Cream

Hot weather means ice cream, Unfortunately that means extra calories too. It's hard to give any iced treat however there are substitutes and alternatives. Try them when you still want that cool stuff without  the fat.

Calorie counters often head to frozen yogurt when  they see the high amount of fat and calories in their beloved Eskimo pies and cones. Yet is yogurt all that healthy? A cup is only fifty calories  less than a cup of ice cream. The fat ratio is low too; there is only six grams of fat and four grams of saturated fat. You can have this instead because many ice cream shops and supermarkets do offer it. A great place to taste and try a variety of flavor is Orange Leaf . It offers so many different varieties , from chocolate to Greek yogurt and it also offers healthy toppings too. Soy ice cream is another idea. It has far less calories and fat than regular ice cream.Unlike the other, it has real health benefits. Soy is whole protein containing isoflavenes which help in lowering cholesterol and protecting the body against certain cancers such as breast and prostrate. A steady diet of soy products can also aid in lowering the risk of heart attacks.Tofutti is one of the best known soy ice cream brands. Not only do they have pints in such yummy flavors as vanilla almond bark and berry supreme, they also have the super delicious Cuties, mini ice cream sandwiches and cones. Sadly, there are no soy ice cream shops. Hopefully someone will create a chain featuring it soon.

Some ice cream lovers go to gelato, claiming it's a healthy treat.This is true. It has a lower air content so that creates a denser texture and requires less of the basic ingredients such as cream and sweeteners.. A scoop of vanilla gelato has only ninety calories , three grams of fat and ten grams of sugar.Since the fat in frozen treats coats the tongue the flavors are muted. Gelato also  has less fat  so the flavors are more intense and don't need sugar to emphasize their flavors. Most of the ice cream companies such as Breyers and Turkey Hill have a gelato variation of their regular flavors.  However there is also Talenti gives us a more artisanal treat and has a variety of different flavors such as mint and dark chocolate mixed with bittersweet Belgian chocolate. The company also sells sorbet which brings us to the next question what about sorbet?It  may be an ice cream lover's best choice for a dessert or snack.It has zero fat along with only eighty calories. On th e minus side it does have more sugar, namely twenty grams but it loaded with Vitamin C thanks to it being with fruit (although there is a chocolate sorbet usually made with bitter chocolate. Ice is another alternative.It's just flavoring ,sugar and water. Some brands do have the extra sweetening boost of corn syrup however.

For those who love ice cream but not the calories, don't despair. There are plenty of alternatives to try. Have a scoop of gelato or sorbet when you're hot and bothered. They're cool, soothing and best of all low in fat.!

Tofutti's Pizza Treats

Nothing beats a pizza oozing with cheese.Yet it can be too much for any pizza lover's cholesterol or diet. Luckily Tofutti comes to the rescue with their latest creation:Pizza Pizzazz. It stills give you that great taste without all the worry.In fact it's a pretty healthy and pretty fun dinner.

Tofutti is a Cranford New Jersey based company that specializes in dairy free and tofu based cheeses and frozen treats. They are famously known for their Tofutti Cuties, little dairy free frozen tofu sandwiches that are actually better tasting than their dairy counterparts.Now the company comes out with two new pizzas, the classic original and the four cheese. They're easy to make. Just pop in the toaster oven for twenty to twenty five minutes and out comes  an ooey gooey treat. What's great about Pizza Pizzazz is that it has zero cholesterol. Those who have to worry about that their cholesterol can put those concerns on hold with this. Tofutti also puts a generous layer of tomato sauce between the cheese and crust toogiveing it an extra boost of healthiness.

I tried both the classic original and the four cheese varieties. What I love is that Toffuti puts a generous amount of the soy cheese along with the "real cheese" flavor. You could serve both to pizza lovers and fool them with the flavor. The slices were generous, and one box contains three portions.Since the servings are oblongs you could also slice them into bars or small squares for party appetizers.Another plus is that you can add extras such as soy pepperoni or olives for extra kick.

Pizza lovers rejoice. There is a better and healthier alternative to cheese pizza.It's Tofutti's Pizza Pizzazz and it's  great!