AS SUMMER APPROACHES, our thoughts turn to that most tempting of hot-weather treats: ice cream. (Full disclosure: We've had Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day — today! — on our calendar for a long time.) Unfortunately, many a conscientious calorie counter has met his or her downfall at a local scoop shop. How can a sweet tooth face beach season?

First, don't deny yourself what you want. "You should really balance it with everything else," says Kathy B. Glazer, owner of Glazer Nutrition Counseling Services in Falls Church.

"If you have a healthy diet, you can have a treat 10 to 20 percent of the time" — so, one or two sweets every 10 days or so. Glazer advises those concerned about their weight to watch their portion size, as most ice cream servings are measured by the measly half-cup. Start by choosing a frozen dessert that's low in calories and fats, such as sorbet (which is basically fruit, sugar and ice), then eat only one or two scoops. Gelato and frozen yogurt can be lighter than regular ice cream, as well.

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Posted by Katie Aberbach at 12:16 PM on April 29, 2008
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