Ice Cream, You Scream - Loving the Cold, “green” Creamy Stuff!
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I decided to write a fun blog entry today on one of my favorite desserts ice cream! So, with all the talk about organic you’re probably seeing more food labels tauting the “O” word. Well, ice cream isn’t the healthiest thing you can eat but at least you know you can choose an organic version to add to your well balanced meal.
One of the key ingredients in ice cream is milk of course! Normal milk is usually made from cows treated with antibiotics. The use of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH or rBST) which stimulates milk production is now outlawed in almost every Western nation. Nearly all Oregon milk makers have stopped using this additive. Organic milk is defined by the USDA as having been produced by cows not treated with antibiotics or bovine growth hormone. The animals must have access to pasture, and their feed must be grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Supporters of organic milk say organophosphates used in chemical fertilizers have been linked to a variety of woes, including cancer and fetal abnormalities. Ok, did I scare you yet? I don’t mean to sound paranoid but only want to help get the word out on what we may be putting into our bodies.
Our daughter drinks a ton of whole milk as a 22 month old and we’ve made a personal choice to give her organic milk after learning about the risks as described above. We also buy non-fat organic milk for ourselves. Buying organic ice cream is a treat for us and if we do buy it we know it’s not only a bit better for our bodies but also better for the planet. Our favorite is Ben & Jerry’s Organic Sweet Cream & Cookies flavor! Try a cold, creamy spoonful and you might just get addicted! 
What’s your favorite organic ice cream? Do you have any favorite low-fat or sugar-free organic brands?
I’m with you - I love Julie’s Organic. Yum!
I bought some conventional ice cream this holiday weekend - TCBY - and was disappointed to see the cone served in a plastic covering to - I don’t know - shield it from germs?
Just what we need…more plastic when all we’re trying to do is enjoy some ice cream with our kids!
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