SWEET, smooth and - best of all - icy cold, there are few things more pleasurable than an ice cream on a hot summer's day.But chances are you might feel a twinge of guilt as you crack into your tub of ice cream, especially if you're trying to stay trim or watching the calories you're consuming.
The dietitian also advised that you still exercise some restraint even if your ice cream is low in calories. But she added: "My advice here is to take a look at the ingredient list. Often the shorter the list, with recognisable ingredients, the healthiest."Lucy recommended the Claudi & Fin Greek Style Frozen Yogurt Lollies - sold at Waitrose for £3.15 - but you can also go for supermarket own or own brand yoghurt ice-creams, such as Tesco Strawberry and Yoghurt Lollies.
"While all foods can fit into a balanced diet when consumed in moderation, there are some ice cream options that you might want to enjoy less frequently due to their nutritional profile," the dietitian explained.Premium ice creams high in fat and sugar like some Ben & Jerry's flavours are "often very calorie-dense", according to Lucy.
"The ice cream itself is usually quite rich, and the chocolate coating adds extra sugar and fat," she explained.