We all know that ice-creams are unhealthy and fattening. As a result, frozen yogurt has been gaining prominence during these couple of years for its active lactic cultures and assumingly healthy and low-fat appearance. However, little do you know that a colorful cup of frozen yogurt that is sugarcoated with vibrant toppings is actually a hi-calorie, hi-fat and hi-sugar trap! Want healthy frozen yogurt? Now, learn to make smart choices and Do It Yourself!

Common Misconceptions of Frozen Yogurt

Yogurt Ice-cream consists mainly of milk, sugar, sweeteners, colorings, flavorings and lactic acid as ingredients. During the production process, gelatin or vegetable gum will be added as stabilizer for the sake of maintaining a smooth texture; some shops might even add high-fat cream for texture boosting.

You might not know, but 1 cup of frozen yogurt contains 35g of sugar, which is higher than the 31g of sugar in an average cup of ice-cream, and it exceeds an adult’s daily sugar intake limit. What’s more is that frozen yogurt shops usually provide a selection of toppings which are colorfully vibrant, and you may end up with more toppings than yogurt, creating a hi-calorie, hi-fat and hi-sugar cup which is even more malicious than ice-cream! Avoid the following toppings if possible: 

Note: The portion size of toppings stated is the reference portion for toppings commonly used for frozen yogurt, each teaspoon equals to about 5g

Choosing Healthy Toppings

Indeed, yogurt is a type of dairy product. As the Department of Health’s food pyramid suggests, we should consume 1 to 2 servings of dairy products each day. This does not only provide us with an adequate amount of protein and calcium intake, but it also benefits intestinal flora as well. For the benefit of having a healthy frozen yogurt, let us learn how to opt for “beneficial toppings” while resisting the temptation of “noxious toppings”! 

Note: The portion size of toppings stated is the reference portion for toppings commonly used for frozen yogurt, each teaspoon equals to about 5g