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The Benefits Of Matcha Ice Cream That You’re Missing Out On

Matcha is one flavour that has caught the world by storm, and if you still haven’t tried it, you’re missing out. Matcha green tea is typically served as a hot drink, but it’s found its way into many desserts such as traditional Japanese cakes, Kit-Kats and ice cream. Ice cream is one of the best ways to enjoy matcha, and it’s actually surprisingly healthy for you. If you’re still not convinced, read on to find out the benefits of matcha ice cream that you’re totally missing out on.

1. Matcha ice cream is often plant based

More and more brands are making matcha ice cream using a base of almond milk or coconut milk, which provides so many added health benefits. For example, coconut milk is great for digestion and has full of electrolytes that combat fatigue.

2. Matcha aids in weight loss

While ice cream still isn’t all that good for you, matcha is one of the healthier flavours you can choose. Matcha is nearly calorie-free, plus it boosts your metabolism and burns fat.

3. Matcha is full of antioxidants

It’s no secret that antioxidants are great for your overall health, and matcha has some of the highest antioxidant properties out there! One cup of matcha is equal to ten cups of loose leaf green tea in the amount of antioxidants it delivers to your body.

4. It can help you feel more alert

If you like going for iced coffee drinks, try switching that out for matcha ice cream instead. Matcha has natural caffeine in it, but it helps prevent the post-coffee crash and jitters you sometimes get because of the amino acid L-theanine, which helps you focus while inhibiting the side effects of caffeine.

5. It can make you feel happier

While ice cream in itself is a great treat, choosing matcha ice cream could make your mood even better! Its mood enhancing properties come from the fact that matcha keeps you calm and relaxed — it’s even been used by monks to aid in meditation.

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6. Matcha boosts your immune system

Matcha is full of vitamin C, zinc and magnesium, plus it helps to detoxify your body. Adding matcha into your diet in any way — even in the form of ice cream — could significantly improve your immunity to illness.

7. It tastes really good

There’s a reason why matcha has found its way into so many desserts — it’s a unique flavour that tastes really good! The earthy yet sweet flavour really can’t be matched, so if you haven’t already tried it, you should definitely see what you’ve been missing out on!

Will you give matcha ice cream a try? Let us know in the comments!

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Rachel Abreu

Current student at University of St Andrews, Scotland. Obsessed with anything related to beauty, skin care and finding the perfect pair of jeans. Instagram: @rachelmarieabreu

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