Fro-Yo Factoids

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Health kick! Time to stay away from the real ice cream and switch over to a little bit of frozen yogurt. Good idea? Most people think so! I did agree. Keyword: did. I automatically assumed that frozen yogurt was some miracle that tasted almost better than ice cream and was twice as healthy for you. In some ways it is, and in some ways it isn't. Read on to hear about this extremely common misconception.

Frozen yogurt places have been popping up everywhere recently.  They offer a ton of flavors, and even more delicious toppings.  The positive side to frozen yogurt: there actually are very little calories from fat in it, if any.  The negative side of it: saturated fat is the only difference between frozen yogurt and regular ice cream!  You're still ingesting a ridiculous amount of sugar, and by the time you finish adding all of the toppings you desire, you're probably also ingesting a ton of saturated fat! Not only do the toppings add fat, but they also are the most costly part of the trip. If you're paying by the ounce, it can get pretty pricey pretty quickly. Don't get me wrong, there are healthy ways to go about eating frozen yogurt, but I don't know many people who are aware of them.

Keep it simple with some fat free frozen yogurt and fresh fruit on top.  Take it in proportion, and there will be no issues.

Make sweet choices--in food and in life.