Summer's heat makes ice cream a popular choice for children to cool down. While it provides instant gratification, improper ice cream consumption can harm their health. Parents should pay attention and ensure their children eat it in moderation. So, how can we enjoy ice cream more healthily in the summer?

　　1. Eat ice cream slowly and chew thoroughly.

　　When eating ice cream, you shouldn't wolf it down. Doing so will put too much cold stimulation on your stomach and make you feel uncomfortable. The better way is to chew slowly and thoroughly, so that the cold ice cream can melt fully in your mouth before going into your stomach.

　　2. Avoid ice cream close to mealtimes.

　　Avoid eating ice cream close to mealtimes, as the high sugar content can create a feeling of fullness and affect appetite. It's better to eat ice cream about an hour after a meal.

　　3. Don't refreeze melted ice cream.

　　Sometimes, ice cream melts due to power outages or forgetting to eat it. In this case, just drink it directly and don't refreeze it, as this is not good for its preservation because the ice cream will have already grown a lot of bacteria.

　　4. Be cautious when buying brightly colored ice cream.

　　Many brightly colored ice creams often contain a lot of additives. Even if the additive dosage is from a reputable manufacturer and meets national standards, you shouldn't eat too much of them, because accumulating too many additives is not good for your health.

　　5. Don't be fooled by cheap ice cream.

　　Cheaper, off-brand ice cream usually contains more illegal and substandard additives and has poorer hygiene. Eating too much of it can easily cause stomach upset, and in severe cases, it can lead to enteritis and other diseases.

　　6. Homemade ice cream is healthier

　　To enjoy ice cream in a healthier way, it's best to make your own. For example, freezing fruit pulp directly into ice makes a great ice cream, but be sure to use good molds.

　　Kind tips:

　　Excessive consumption of ice cream can damage the gastric mucosa. Frequent cold stimulation can also cause vasoconstriction in the gastric mucosa, reduce gastric juice secretion, leading to decreased appetite and indigestion, and over time, even stomach problems. Therefore, parents must pay attention and ensure their children eat ice cream in moderation.