The truth about Halo Top ice cream

I scream, you scream ... No Images? Click here       It's everywhere, and people are eating it by the pint with the promise of guilt-free indulgence. But is Halo Top good for you? This week we got to the bottom of all those mysterious ingredients in popular low-fat, low-calorie ice creams, explaining what they actually do to our bodies.  And if ice cream is still on your mind after reading about Halo Top, check these out: Here's The Real Reason Artisanal Ice Cream Is So Expensive Chances Are, Your Soft Serve Ice Cream Is Filled With Funky Ingredients Here's Why Many Ice Cream Sandwiches Don't Melt In The Sun We've also got some refreshing popsicle recipes to make at home, and a little something extra for everyone out there who hates mayo as much as I do. :) XO, Kristen   The popsicle recipes that'll beat anything you can get at the store The popsicles sold in grocery stores are mediocre at best, and it's easy to make amazing ones at home. We've rounded up our favorite recipes for you to try. Many of them are packed with fresh fruits, some are made creamier with yogurt, and others are on the decadent side, like vegan chocolate fudge and Vietnamese coffee pops. Get out your pop molds! Get the recipes   If you hate mayo, you're not alone There's a whole community of people out there who are revolted by the thought of mayonnaise peeking out of a sandwich. They've started Facebook Groups, they've written books and they've even produced movies about it. Learn more about these fascinating characters (and how you can become a part of their world). Read the full story   Ever wonder about all those ingredients in Halo Top? Yeah, us too. The appeal of Halo Top and other low-calorie, low-fat ice creams is that they’re low in sugar, calories and fat, high in protein and fiber, and they’re all made with some sort of natural sweetener, like the plant-based stevia. But in addition, almost all of them contain erythritol, a sugar alcohol used to sweeten the ice cream. Others contain xylitol, another type of sugar alcohol. So ... um, what are all those ingredients actually doing to us, aside from being low in calories? Find out here     Eat on: The Best New Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Flavors, According To Employees LaCroix's Massive Popularity Is Putting Major Pressure On Big Soda Doctors Are Finally Learning About Nutrition, And It Could Change Health Care    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe