Realgood Super Premium Mocha Java Chip Ice Cream Review

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Can You Eat Realgood Ice Cream and Be Fit?

There’s an idea that ice cream isn’t something that fit people can eat. If you’re into fitness, then you’re supposed to subsist on granola and broccoli, or something. The truth is that ice cream and fitness can go hand in hand, but you need to approach it in the right way.

Realgood Foods gives you an easy way to enjoy a sweet treat without breaking your diet or kicking yourself out of ketosis. The company does this in a couple of ways:

• Allulose Sweetener: Not sure what Allulose is? You’re not alone. However, this new (all-natural) sweetener is starting to make some serious waves in the world of nutrition and health. According to Allulose.org, it’s “a low-calorie sugar with the same clean, sweet taste you expect from sugar.” It’s naturally sourced from maple syrup, brown sugar, and even figs and raisins. The body can absorb it, but not metabolize it, which means you get no-carb hit from it and it doesn’t affect your blood sugar or insulin levels.
• High Protein: You probably don’t need any real explanation on the importance of protein, at least not if you’re following the keto diet. Realgood ice cream packs in four grams of protein per serving (there are three servings per pint). 
• Not Necessarily Low Calorie: If you’re counting calories, Realgood ice cream might not be what you want. While it’s low in carbs and high in protein, it packs in 180 calories per serving or 540 per pint. That’s on par with regular ice cream and is largely due to the high butterfat content (sixteen percent). However, if you’re keto, then you know calorie counting isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Low-Carb Ice Cream

Let’s expand on one point from the discussion above. How is low-carb ice cream healthy when it’s not a low-calorie product? It comes down to where the calories come from and how the body processes carbs, including refined sugars (but not fiber).

If you take a look at the nutrition label for Realgood ice cream, you’ll find that there are nineteen total carbs, with two grams of fiber. Subtract for the fiber and you end up with seventeen net carbs. For those following a low-carb diet, you just need to keep your carbohydrate intake below one hundred to one hundred and fifty grams per day. That’s pretty simple with this ice cream.

However, for those going keto, the golden rule is to consume fewer than fifty grams of carbs per day. With just seventeen net carbs per serving, this ice cream still manages to deliver where it counts. Of course, there are plenty of other options to explore when it comes to low-calorie ice cream, although many of those choices don’t offer the same creamy mouthfeel that you’ll find with Realgood ice cream.

Is Milk Good or Bad?

Finally, you might be on the fence about this ice cream because it’s made with real milk and cream. Is milk good or bad? There’s conflicting evidence. Yes, milk is packed with vitamins, nutrients, minerals, healthy fats, and more.

However, the fact remains that the ability to process milk as an adult is a recent mutation in the human genome and that milk does act as an inflammatory in the body, which can exacerbate autoimmune conditions, inflame acne and eczema, and even lead to difficulty breathing. Plus, if you’re worried about animal welfare, then milk and cream may not be on your (vegan) list of approved foods.

The Ice Cream You Need for Better Health

You don’t need to skip dessert completely to get healthy and fit. You just need to make informed choices when it comes to what you eat, just like every other meal of the day. Realgood ice cream is high-fat, low-carb, and high-protein, which makes it a perfect sweet treat for keto dieters, or those looking for low-carb desserts.

However, it’s milk and cream content may make it off-limits for those who are vegan or have concerns about how good milk is for the body. The best option? Know what you want for your body, and choose your treats appropriately.