Lets get something straight right now:Ice creamis the best, but its not healthy.

Is it the stuff that dreams are made of?

Fine for a once-in-awhile treat?

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I mean, how could it be?

Its all cream and sugar!

That hasnt stopped many, many, many so-called healthy ice creams from turning up all over the country.

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Every time, I wonder the same thing: Do any of these ice creams actually taste good?

And are they actually so much healthier than the real deal?

According to registered dietitians, not always.

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If you’re trying to avoid these things, know that you should always read ingredient labels carefully.

These are the eight brands that Pine and other R.D.s recommend.

Plus, each bar contains only 80 calories.

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Plus, she says that each serving contains 7 grams of protein and only 6 grams of sugar.

The catch there is that it does use an artificial sweetenererythritol.

Something to keep in mind if youre trying to avoid that.

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It tastes exactly the way ice cream should, but has fewer calories and extra protein.

Her favorite flavor is chocolate mocha chip.

Nadamoo is organic,dairy-free, and definitely delicious, says Zeitlin.

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Its a great product for anyone who wants ice cream, but cant eat dairy, she says.

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