Superfoods like coconut, ginger, Açai and green tea can transform ice cream into an extraordinary treat that can help you feel a little less guilty when you decide to cool down and feed your sweet tooth.
Make the journey to these six spots where you can sample some of the best local superfood ice cream treats and frozen goodies.
Ginger Ice Cream at Leopold's. 212 East Broughton St., Savannah. 912-234-4442. www.leopoldsicecream.com.
From relieving the pain of arthritis to treating digestive issues, ginger has long been known as a powerful and important herbal medicine. While ginger can help you feel your best, it's also delicious and refreshing. Leopold's Ice Cream in Savannah understands the value of ginger, both as an ice cream flavor and a beneficial ingredient. Try out their ginger ice cream, which contains locally grown candied ginger pieces throughout.
Coconut Jalapeno Ice Cream at Morelli's. 749 Moreland Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-622-0210. www.morellisicecream.com.
Evidence suggests that consuming coconut milk and oil can help lower blood pressure and fight cancer, which may sounds fantastic to those of you who love its tropical flavor. Morelli's Ice Cream in Atlanta combines this valuable ingredient with fresh jalapenos to create a sweet, hot and creamy sensation that's unforgettable.
Green Tea Ice Cream at Frosty Frog Creamery. 6205 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 112, Canton. 770-704-9333.www.frostyfrogcreamery.com.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School suggests that the properties in green tea offer a plethora of health benefits, including lowering your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Although you can always drink a cup of hot tea, it's much yummier to get your daily dose of green tea by way of ice cream. Stop by the Frosty Frog Creamery in Canton and try out a delicious scoop of green tea, which you can enjoy with or without a cone.
Coconut Lemongrass Popsicle at King of Pops. 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. 678-732-9321. www.atlanta.kingofpops.com.
The aromatic fruitiness of lemongrass not only tastes light, cool and refreshing, but studies show that it also helps fight cancer and shrink tumors. Combine lemongrass with coconut and you have a real winner. Stop by King of Pops in Atlanta and try out their fresh and tropical Coconut Lemongrass Popsicle.
Chai Wallah Ice Cream at Jake's. 660 Irwin St., Atlanta. 678-705-7945. www.jakesicecream.com.
If you suffer from digestive issues, consuming chai may just help you have a smooth running engine again. Often enjoyed as a hot beverage, chai tea also tastes amazing as an ice cream flavor. Jake's Ice Cream has taken this a step further and created their aromatic Chai Wallah Ice Cream, which contains ground pepper, ginger and Assam tea.
Original Tart Blueberry Açai Frozen Yogurt at Yogli Mogli. Various locations including Marietta, Buford, Alpharetta and Dunwoody. www.yoglimogli.com.
According to Amherst College, the benefits of consuming Açai can include increased energy, prevention of heart disease and cancer, improved circulation and more. Yogli Mogli combines Açai juice with many other superfoods (elderberry juice and wild blueberries) to create a healthful and delicious tart frozen yogurt.
So just what makes a food a "superfood'? The answer may suprise you.
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