Did you ever have that day wherein you were feeling low and you just found yourself gobbling up a tub of ice cream? We feel you. A little ice cream, especially those from Sunny Daes, does make a bad day better. The comfort from these sweet treats in Stamford, Connecticut is not only because of their good taste. Actually, ice cream has a psychological effect that significantly reduces your feelings of sadness.
A group of researchers from Belgium led by Lukas Van Oudenhove tried to test the effects of ice cream on sadness. What they found out is quite interesting. Through images, a group of respondents was made to feel sad. After they were given ice cream, their feelings of sadness were reduced in half. This is as much relief as a prescription antidepressant could give. When ice cream is consumed, the orbitofrontal cortex of the brain or the brain’s happy zone is activated. This sends signals of happiness to the body.
Don’t get us wrong. We’re not encouraging you to gorge tubs of ice cream. We’re just saying if you’re feeling a bit low, maybe our sundaes in Fairfield, Connecticut can do the trick of bringing your smile back.
Apart from its psychological benefits, believe it or not, ice cream has some health benefits when it’s not taken excessively. Included in the key ingredients of ice cream are cream and milk. Both of these ingredients contain a handful of nutrients. A healthy dose of ice cream can help strengthen your bones and teeth, lower your blood pressure, and energize your body. It also has protein which could help stimulate the growth of cells and repair damaged tissues.
Who would’ve known all these benefits could be stored in our favorite comfort food? So, if you’re looking to treat yourself, why not grab a delicious dessert in Trumbull, Connecticut? It’s delicious, it makes you happy, and it can be healthy too.