What Slow Churned Really Means

If you're like me, and are currently attending ice cream fanatics anonymous meetings, then you've probably seen this weird thing called "slow churned ice cream".  It's apparently healthier and yet somehow seriously delicious at the same time.  And yes, that is definitely kind of true.  However, it is still definitely a treat and not a healthy snack. 



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Slow churned ice cream does have less calories.  It is made with a low temperature extrusion, a process that removes air bubbles in the cream which helps reduce the size of fat molecules.  The end result being an ice cream with significantly less calories.  As an added bonus the process makes a very nice creamy texture which is very similar to that of normal full fat ice cream- thus keeping it almost as good as the real stuff. 


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So yes slow churned technically has less calories, but that doesn't necessarily make it healthy.  And yes I understand that all ice cream has calcium- and that builds strong bones yada yada yada.  But like anything slow churned ice cream is something to be eaten in moderation.  I know it's annoying as hell, but it's true.  But if you're looking for a lower calorie option, you're could truly do worse. 



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