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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

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Summer Heat Calls for Cool Treats

Choosing the best toppings for your ice cream treat.

Trying to beat the heat often involves looking for cool beverages but frozen treats like popsicles, ice cream cones and sundaes can also provide a cool taste and a bit of variety. In fact, July is National Ice Cream Month. If you’re choosing frozen treats just remember to monitor the portions you choose.  Ice cream cones, single serve cups and frozen treats that come on bars are good ways to know how many calories you are consuming and to make it easier to limit portions but sundaes, especially with several toppings can often lead to large portions and a larger number of calories. If you enjoy sundaes consider a few of these ideas to help you “have your ice cream and eat it to.” First, decide if you want full fat ice cream or yogurt or if …

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