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To or To Not Ice Cream?
Written by Aesha
While ice cream has long been the global favorite, popsicles offer benefits that are often overlooked. In light of recent high temperatures, I'll make the case for why popsicles are the superior summer treat. For a simple and satisfying way to cool down, popsicles truly take the cake.
Convenience plays a significant role in why popsicles are the best summer treat. On a stick, popsicles are perfect for on-the-go enjoyment. Unlike ice cream, which typically comes in a pint and requires a spoon, popsicles only need to be unwrapped. Their design makes them ideal for a quick, mess-free treat.
Additionally, popsicles are the perfect serving. Like aforementioned, ice cream typically comes in pints and needs to be refrozen if not eaten fully. Popsicles come in a pack of individual servings, making it easy for distribution and consumption.
Popsicles also offer a light treat. Ice cream, full of dairy, can be hard on one’s stomach, especially with the overwhelming heat. Popsicles are fruity and offer a non-stomach wrenching experience. This also makes popsicles inclusive to all, lactose intolerant and tolerant. Do better, ice cream.
Now to get a little more scientific, popsicles contain more water than ice cream, increasing your water intake. Making sure your body is being fueled with water during the summer is essential to ensuring you don’t suffer from heat exhaustion or a heat stroke.
This part may require a little extra effort, but next time you go to the grocery store, check the prices of a pint of ice cream and check the prices of a box of popsicles. You’ll be surprised to see that the popsicles with more servings per container tends to be typically cheaper than a measly pint.
Lastly, popsicles are deeply nostalgic. I fondly remember grabbing ice pops from a cooler at the playground and trading flavors with friends until I got my favorite (blue raspberry is best, and don’t try to convince me otherwise). As we grow older and our summers shift from playgrounds to work, a popsicle can always transport us back to those cherished summertime memories.
