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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The Best High-Protein Ice Cream, According to Dietitians
Crushing an entire pint of traditional ice cream…well, it happens. And often, it's glorious. Thing is, this kind of indulgence will cost you a lot of calories, fat, and added sugar—and only net you about 15 grams of protein. For some, only regular ice cream will do. In this case, portion control is needed. But for those times when you simply must go whole hog into a whole pint, here are a few better-for-you options to choose from if you prefer to hit up the freezer more Info (per 2/3 cup): Calories: 140; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 5; Protein: 10g; Total Carbohydrates: 17g; Fiber: 1g; Total Sugars: 5g (with 3g added sugars); Sodium: 120mg This protein-packed pint gives major peanut butter cup sundae vibes with an ample dose of protein from a combo of milk and whey protein isolate. The entire pint has less than 420 calories and 30 grams of protein. This means it's satisfying from both the protein and the rich peanut butter taste—and you're justified in digging all the way in. Nutrition Info (per 1 bar): Calories: 100; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1.5g; Protein: 5g; Total Carbohydrates: 16g; Fiber:0 g; Total Sugars: 13g (with 9g added sugars); Sodium: 50mg Coffee lovers, these Yasso bars are for you. 'They are pure portion-controlled pleasure with the dreamy flavor of an iced mocha,' says Serena Ball, M.S., R.D., author of The Smart Mediterranean Diet Cookbook. Since these bars are made from Greek yogurt, you get the advantage of some live active cultures for gut health. Nutrition Info (per 2/3 cup): Calories: 130; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 2.5g; Protein: 7g; Total Carbohydrates: 21g; Fiber: 4g; Total Sugars: 9g (with 5g added sugars); Sodium: 80mg You may recognize this brand from your local Target store. It has amazing texture and plenty of s'mores chunks. It's also low in calories yet bursting with protein from skim milk and milk protein concentrate. If s'mores aren't your thing, the ice cream is also available in flavors like Mocha Cold Brew Coffee and Cookie Dough. All have less than 400 calories per pint. Nutrition Info (per 1 bar) Calories: 80; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Protein: 5g; Total Carbohydrates: 15g; Fiber: 1g; Total Sugars: 12g (with 8g added sugars); Sodium: 55mg 'My favorite high protein dessert are Yasso Greek yogurt bars,' says registered dietitian and chef Jess Swift Harrell, R.D.N., I.F.N.C.P. 'The chocolate fudge flavor is my go-to —sweet, satisfying, and offering some extra protein.' This additional scream for Yasso is bolstered by the fact that 'with 5 grams of protein per bar (that's nearly an egg's worth!), I feel like I'm indulging and doing my body a favor,' says Harrell. If what's on store shelves just isn't doing it for you, how about sharpening your DIY ice cream skills? Consider investing in an ice cream maker such as The Ninja Creami so you can customize the protein and control the ingredients. For a high protein ice cream base, blend up a mixture of ultra-filtered milk, flavored protein powder, sweetener of choice, and for optimal texture, a few tablespoons of instant pudding mix. You can also use ready-to-drink protein shakes or prepared Greek yogurt in an ice cream machine for the simplest of frozen, high protein desserts. For some protein boosted mix-ins consider adding nuts, peanut butter powder, or protein granola. Higher protein ingredients like protein powder, ultra-filtered milk, and Greek yogurt can be used to make frozen desserts that can crush a sugar craving while keeping macro targets in check. Some brands use added sugars but keep the amounts low by also including stevia, monk fruit, or sugar alcohols. A standard serving of ice cream (including protein-boosted versions) is two-thirds a cup. Since eating the entire container isn't completely out of the question, many brands offer nutrition facts for both 2/3 cup and the entire pint.
Forbes
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Chelsea Handler Teams Up With Yasso For A 'Handle Your Freezer' Spring Cleaning Campaign
The "Handle Your Freezer" Sweepstakes is open now It's that time of the year where spring cleaning is all the rage. Typically that means freshening up our homes and usually cleaning out our closets, but there are plenty of other spots in need of a good cleaning that are often ignored. This spring, step out of the closet and into the kitchen, because chances are you're way overdue to clean out your freezer. The freezer is truly prime real estate and it deserves more than to be filled with frostbitten mystery foods, forgotten leftovers, and half eaten containers of ice cream. The better-for-you frozen snack brand, Yasso, is stepping up to help and they've teamed up with Chelsea Handler, the celebrated comedian, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book I'll Have What She's Having and queen of clean quips, to help you 'Handle Your Freezer,' because frankly, your frozen snacks deserve better. Together with the cleaning pros on Taskrabbit, they aim to make sure neglected freezers everywhere will be refreshed and restocked with delicious Yasso frozen Greek yogurt snacks. Did you know that 16 million people have never ever cleaned out their freezer? 'I'm one of those people,' says Handler who was immediately interested in the campaign and says she has a Yasso bar before bed every night. Her favorite — the Sea Salt Caramel. 'That's my treat for the day and I would encourage everybody to do the same.' Yasso Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough In fact, in a recent Yasso survey, they discovered that more than 30 million Americans haven't cleaned out their freezers in over a year and a whopping 16 million admit they never have. So it's not at all surprising that more than 65 million Americans would hand off this chore if given the chance. 'As someone who has built a career on calling out ridiculous behavior, I feel it's only fair to admit my own freezer looks like a frozen graveyard of bad decisions," said Handler. From April 23 to May 21, you can enter the sweepstakes via where several lucky winners will be supplied with a (likely much needed) freezer clean-out from Taskrabbit in the form of a $150 promo code. But the sweetest part of the deal, if you won't be left with an empty freezer, as you'll be supplied with plenty of creamy, dipped and sandwiched Yasso goodies to fill it right back up again. And one lucky winner in NYC will get Chelsea Handler to personally handle their freezer. So if you've been hoarding frozen burritos like they're family heirlooms, prepare for some playful freezer burns. 'Trust me, making room for something better feels almost as good as eating it,' says Handler. After launching in 2011, Yasso quickly became one of the fastest-growing novelty brands, which makes sense as its first-to-market frozen Greek yogurt. 'I love Greek yogurt and was excited to find out you could freeze it,' says Handler. 'The first time I had a Yasso bar I was like 'wait a second — this is healthy and delicious?' it's 100 calories, it's got protein in it, those are all the things I need.' Yasso currently offers 14 flavors of novelty stick Bars, seven flavors of Chocolate Crunch Bars, three frozen Greek yogurt sandwiches and four flavors of bite-size Yasso Poppables, all of which can be found at grocery and club stores nationwide. Handler's favorite is the Sea Salt Caramel 'Between the 'Handle Your Freezer' campaign and the Yasso products themselves, I think it's very reflective of how I feel about life,' says Handler. 'Which is fun, energetic, and joyful. I think it's really important for women to embrace joyful living and not be apologetic and overthink every single thing you put into your system — instead, get into the habit of making healthier choices and Yasso is a healthy choice.' Making healthy choices isn't the only life advice Handler was willing to share. When asked how she convinces herself to do things she's not typically inspired to do, but needs to do — like clean out a freezer, she has a tried and true tactic that works for her. 'I flip the script,' says Handler. 'I'm just like this is so fun, this is so exciting! What a privilege it is to be able to do this! I can't wait! I just completely reverse psychology myself.' She continues to explain that in situations where she isn't feeling inspired she convinces herself that it's something fun and that she's already really good at it, implying that it will be an easier task than it seems. 'I have a pretty good healthy dialogue with myself,' says Handler. 'I like a lot of positive self-talk. I wake up every morning, I look in the mirror and I'm like hello, beautiful, what kind of nonsense are we gonna get up to today?' Let this be your inspiration to finally handle the daunting task of cleaning out your freezer. To find a store near you that carries Yasso treats and learn more about the 'Handle Your Freezer' campaign, visit
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Easy food swaps on a weight loss journey
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Being on a weight loss journey doesn't mean you have to give up eating all the things you love, but you may want to swap some foods out from time to time. Some say you have to stop eating all of the sweet treats and junk food when you are trying to lose weight, but moderation is key to weight loss. There are many sweet, salty, and savory treats that you can enjoy in place of your favorite full sugar treats. Denying yourself on a weight loss journey can cause you to fail at your goals rather than succeed. Creative ways to get your work out in Instead of choosing your normal full fat or full sure ice cream, try choosing a lower calorie ice cream like Halo Top, Yasso, Skinny Cow, and many store brand low sugar options. Try using a higher protein Greek yogurt in place of sour cream or in your everyday yogurt bowls or parfaits. There are many options of low calorie high protein yogurt that taste good and will keep you on track with your fitness goals. Instead of buying the normal tortillas, choose a low carb or high protein option from your local grocery stores. This way you can still enjoy a taco or wrap without having to sacrifice everything at the of the day. If you find yourself reaching for a candy bar most afternoons, swap to a protein bar like Barebells, Built Puff Bars, Quest Bars, or many others. These will cure your sweet tooth while helping you reach your daily protein goal. For those salty or savory lovers, there are many lower calorie, higher protein chip options like Quest chips, PopCoroners, and Legendary chips. Best ways to track your weight loss journey It is all about finding ways to incorporate the foods you love while adding in the foods you aren't used to eating. So many of these low calorie foods don't taste any different and some do. It will be up to you and your taste to decide what works for you. Life is not perfect and this journey will not be either. For more on my wellness and weight loss journey, feel free to follow along here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
