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The Bottom Line: Can ice cream be good for you?
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Beyond its nutritional value and ability to soothe pain, eating ice cream can lift one’s spirits.
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SINGAPORE – Few treats evoke delight quite like ice cream. Creamy, sweet and endlessly customisable, it is a well-loved indulgence for young and old, especially on hot days.
Traditionally seen as a high-sugar, high-fat food, ice cream has been scrutinised for its potential negative impacts on health, particularly concerning weight gain and increased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
