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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Top 6 Reasons to Eat More Pineapple

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Pineapple is an amazing fruit that can really be eaten at any time of day.  But in addition to being f**king delicious it's also pretty damn healthy.  Pineapple is loaded with vitamins and enzymes crucial to a healthy immune system.  If you don't believe me here are the top 6 reasons you should be eating more Pineapple. 

1. Improves Heart Health

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Pineapple contains Bromelain which is key in having a healthy circulatory system.  Essentially Bromelain allows the blood to flow more easily throughout the body- and thus helps prevent heart attacks, stroke, and other potential problems. 

2. Helps those who suffer from Asthma

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Because Pineapple is an amazing anti-inflammatory device it naturally acts as a relaxant to the lungs and therefore helps prevent asthma attacks.  In addition Pineapple is loaded with vitamin C which is helpful in preventing body spasms that often lead to asthma attacks. 

3.Supports healthy bone production

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Manganese is a vitamin crucial to bone formation and wound healing, it is also something that our body does not naturally produce on our own.  However pineapple produces a hell of a lot of it- so the moral is eat more pineapple because it's healthy and delicious!

4. Gum Care

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Vitamin C is amazing for oral care.

5. Digestive Aid

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Because Pineapple is loaded with Bromelain, an enzyme that helps digest proteins, pineapple is amazing for your digestive system.  So next time you're feeling a bit full, eat some pineapple to help lighten the  load. 

6. Can help you lose weight

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Pineapple is great because it tastes amazing and it fills you up pretty easily.  It has a high water content and a lot of dietary fiber making you feel full faster. 

13 Of the Best Healthy Desserts Out There

1. Sweet Potato Banana Bread

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If you're looking to spice up you're regular Banana Bread, you gotta try this.  Made with chickpea flour and fat free yogurt, this dessert is healthy and delicious!  For a great recipe check out this link to all the recipes, a great website if you're not sure what to make.  If you're feeling super crazy try adding some chocolate chips!

2. Vegan Almond Butter Cups

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Packed with sugar and maple syrup, even though they taste ridiculously good these little treats are barely above 40 calories each.  Not to mention they're super easy to make.

3. Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

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I know vegan peanut butter cookies sound weird, but trust me they're still pretty good.  They're chewy delicious, and with just a hint of vanilla they're absolute perfection.  If you're looking for a recipe try this one, it's amazing and crazy easy, perfect for the first time/ infrequent baker. 

4. Baked Pumpkin Donuts

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Now, I LOVE donuts.  I can literally eat three or four at a time and still feel fine.  If you're like me and are always looking for some new delicious donuts, you have to try these pumpkin donuts.  They're crazy good.  Bonus, you can always add a maple glaze to make them even more amazing, for a great recipe click here.   

5. Pumpkin Pie

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An all American classic, Pumpkin Pie is always delicious and is one of the best comfort foods out there.  Plus, it's pretty healthy and not too difficult to make.  But if you're looking for a healthy treat, Pumpkin Pie is always a good choice. 

6. Molten Lava Cake

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Ok, so this one is definitely a bit of a stretch but a good molten lava cake actually has loads of protein.  So therefore it's almost healthy, which basically means it's healthy.  But even if it wasn't it's so delicious that one every once in awhile is totally ok! 

7. Zuchinni Brownies

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I was very skeptical when I first heard about these, mostly because I'm a brownie fiend and I wasn't so sure if you could make them out of zucchini, but this recipe proved me wrong.  Maybe they aren't quite as good as regular brownies, but they're pretty damn close.  And they're healthy, so you can eat three and not feel bad about it.    

8. Vegan Iced Lemon Pound Cake

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Who doesn't love Lemon Pound Cake?  It's moist, delicious, and it's a treat you can totally take on the go.  The vegan option is almost as delicious as the original, and it's pretty healthy too.  If you're looking for a great recipe check out this one on popsugar.com

9. White Bean Blondie

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Easy to make, super healthy, and delicious- what more do you need?

10. White Bean Coconut Cake

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If you like black bean chocolate cakes, you have to try it's white bean counterpart.  Adding a little bit of coconut makes the flavors pop.  It's healthy, delicious, and totally worth the calories.

11. Strawberry Shortcake

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It's a classic dessert that's super sweet, super tasty, and relatively healthy.  Strawberries and whipped cream is reliably good, mixing that with shortcake just makes it perfect. 

12. Frozen Peanut Butter Pie

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Believe it or not, but this treat isn't nearly as unhealthy as you might think.  You can easily cut down on saturated fat by using fat free dairy products, and if you use only egg whites you can lower the cholesterol too.  So basically it's healthy, delicious, and totally awesome. 

13. Vanilla Lemon Berry Parfaits

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They're fruity, delicious, and super easy to make.  Not to mention they're ridiculously healthy.  Vanilla Lemon Berry Parfaits are the perfect dessert to whip up quick whenever you're craving something sweet. 

5 Reasons Why Dessert is the Best Course

1. A little chocolate each day keeps a stroke away 

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For those of you who love dark chocolate, you're in luck.  It's been proven that eating a bit of dark chocolate each day can actually help prevent strokes.  So now we all have a healthy excuse to eat a little bit of chocolate each day.  

Bonus: chocolate also helps lower blood pressure, but only a little.  

2. It's just f**king delicious

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Don't get me wrong, I love dinner.  But dinner will just never beat desserts, it's basically a fact.  Desserts are the course dedicated to pleasuring your sweet tooth, and who doesn't love that.  Chocolate, cakes, cupcakes, brownies, desserts have all the best treats.  Not to mention, leftover dessert is perfect for the midnight munchies.   

3.  Better sex

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It turns out that eating pumpkin can actually help improve your sex life.  The seeds are a natural libido booster, with tons of sex drive minerals and loads of zinc.  The seeds are supposed to increase testosterone levels, and simply the smell of pumpkin is supposed to have an aphrodisiacal effect.  And, even if it doesn't help turn you on pumpkin is crazy healthy for you anyways.  

4. Desserts make a great breakfast

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Who doesn't love eating dessert for breakfast?  I mean seriously, there is nothing danker than eating chocolate cake with some dark coffee for breakfast.  It's  been shown that sometimes eating desserts for breakfast can actually help you lose weight.  Eating dessert early in the day can help fill you up, and lower your cravings throughout the day.  Either way it's amazing.  

Tip: chocolate chip pancakes are always a good idea! 

5. What you see is what you get 

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Unlike a lot of what we eat, we know that sweet treats aren't really that good for you.  When you eat dessert you are consciously making the decision to be, maybe, a little unhealthy.  But that's totally ok!  Desserts are good for the soul, and therefore good for you.  There's nothing wrong with treating yourself, and a little chocolate each day is the perfect sweet treat :)