Since our childhood days, we have been hearing from our elders that ice cream causes cold and it should be avoided in winter. There is a huge debate over this topic and every individual has a different opinion on it. Let's clear the myth of ice-cream causing cold in winter. Let's also take a look at different yummy delicacies of the cold dessert to be tried in winter. Ice creams can indeed be a good sweet dish to be served in your family function this cold season. Don't Refreeze Melted Ice Cream! It Could Lead to Food Poisoning, Warns Expert.

Fruit ice cream like strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, custard apple can be the best option to be tried out in winter. You can also delight your soul by gulping these ice-creams down your throat with waffle cone dipped in chocolate sauce. Also, the cold climate can avoid your ice-cream to melt soon, hence, it can be enjoyed with ease slowly. National Chocolate Ice Cream Day Recipes: 4 Healthiest Ways to Make Chocolate Ice-Cream at Home so That You Can Enjoy Your Dessert Guilt-Free.

Does Ice Cream Cause Cold?

Colds are caused by a virus and not by eating ice-cream. Also, the immunity of a person also plays an important role. People lacking essential micronutrients like Vitamin A and Vitamin D in their daily intake are prone to diseases like cold and flu. According to Dr Morgan Jenkins, a resident physician at Raffles Medical Hong Kong, there is simply no reason for a person to avoid ice cream during winter. According to Jenkins, eating certain foods or modifying the diet can enhance the immune system or alter the course of upper respiratory tract infection. In nutrition language, it is clearly a myth that ice cream can cause cold. However, ice cream should be avoided if you are already suffering from severe cold as dairy products can increase the production and thickness of phlegm, which, in turn, can worsen up the situation.

Different Ice-Cream Delicacies For Winter

1. Rose Ice Cream with Gulab Jamun

2. Jalebi Ice-Cream 

3. Sizzling Brownie With Ice Cream 

It is very important to note that ice-cream is high on calories and should be eaten in moderation. There is no harm trying a cup of ice-cream twice a week in winter as this cold dessert can make anyone happy at any given point of time. Be sure to burn off those extra calories gained by ice cream by doing light exercises like jogging, brisk-walking or playing some sport.

(This article is written for an informative purpose and should not be substituted for medical advice. Kindly consult your doctor before trying any tips.)

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