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6 Reasons Why Ice Cream Is The Guilty Pleasure No One Should Feel Guilty About

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6 Reasons Why Ice Cream Is The Guilty Pleasure No One Should Feel Guilty About
Cami Buba

If someone were to limit me to only one kind of dessert for the rest of my life I'd choose ice cream, don't even have to think about it. There are so many options and there are so many different kinds: ice cream, sherbet, sorbet, soft serve, fro-yo and frozen tofu "yogurt" ( don't knock it until you try it). And then to make it better, toppings! Being from the north I'm partial to soft serve with jimmies ( chocolate sprinkles *). Or hot fudge, hot and cold in the perfect fusion of yummy-ness for your taste buds. Why feel bad about a little treat, so what you get it every night? Anything can be okay in moderation. Just don't go crazy and you'll be fine. Don't feel bad about this guilty pleasure, when you feel assured in your ice cream eating decisions you won't be feeling any guilt.

1. It's creamy, smooth and cold.

It's the perfect summer treat, beats hot and muggy nights like it's its' job. Ice cold just like it says in the name. The smoothness practically makes it melt in your mouth, if the sun doesn't do that anyway. When it's humid and it feels like you're swimming through the air, an icy cold blast in a cup or cone is a great way to, "come up for air."

2. It's perfect for every kind of craving.

Do you want something salty? Try a salted caramel or something with potato chips in it for a little crunch and salt. Something fruity perhaps? Try the classic old-fashioned strawberry or purple cow, if you wanna go new and unique. Or the end all be all, chocolate. With so many varieties:nuts, swirls, chunks, pieces, swirls and chunks. Yummo!

3. Ice cream eating is your childhood in a sitting.

You're eating your childhood. Not in a creepy way, but more so it's instant nostalgia. Like when you go to your usual ice cream shoppe and there a tiny human who is absolutely devouring some rainbow colored something and it is all over their entire mouth. Maybe even in their hair or on their elbow because that's how tiny humans eat their ice cream, with total abandon. A priceless moment to say the least.

4. It's good.

There's not really a need for a long explanation for this one. It's not the most healthy late night snack or dessert. But if you're going for it, go for it. Go big or go home. You're already doing it, if you feel bad about it, that takes out half the fun. Don't ruin it for yourself. Just enjoy.

5. There are endless options.

Let me repeat that: endless options. No limit to what you can consume. Every idea imaginable is at your reach and taste. Whether that's mint chip, bubble gum, rocky road, blue vanilla, etc. Once again, endless. All it takes is one idea from one person to create an absolutely delicious flavor.

6. Finding your go-to spot.

It's fun and it's an adventure. A few years back I went on a cupcake tour with friends and family. Best. Decision. Ever. Nothing but laughs and sugary sweetness. I can only imagine how much fun an ice cream tour must be. I have my true favorites around town, but finding new places with new flavors and experiences is the start of summer. Go out and make a day of it, it'll be nothing but sweet memories.

With all these reasons and reminders of why ice cream is so great, there is no reason to feel guilty about this guilty pleasure.

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