Written by: Callie Coleman, Food City Dietetic Intern

Summer is heating up and what better way to cool off then with a delectable, refreshing frozen treat? Food City has multiple options for the whole family to enjoy and plenty of “better for you” options like: 

• Yasso Bars

• Weight Watchers (WW) Bars

• Outshine Bars

Each of these bars bring their own special flavors and different health benefits. Yasso bars are made with creamy greek yogurt that provides protein, healthier fats, and a good source of calcium. Calcium is needed for bone health and is beneficial in preventing fractures, especially as we age. They also have flavors that are gluten free and two flavors, chocolate fudge and Greek Pistachio brittle, that are carb aware and gluten free. 

The Weight Watchers bars, labeled as WW in store, have a giant chocolate fudge bar and a snack size fudge bar, so these could be a wonderful midday treat or for dessert after dinnertime. Both sizes of bars are lower in calories and provide protein as well as a good source of fiber. Protein and fiber are important nutrients that will help us to feel satisfied after eating our frozen sweet treats! In addition, protein is needed for muscle maintenance and growth, and fiber is important for gut health and regulation of the digestion system. We want to keep our muscles strong and take care of digestive system so we can take part in all summer activities like swimming, biking, walking, running, and more! 

If you’re feeling more on the fruity side, outshine bars have a wide selection of different frozen fruit flavored treats. These outshine flavors are dairy-free and an excellent source of vitamin C: peach, pineapple, watermelon, grape, tangerine, and their no sugar added assorted flavors. Vitamin C is important for immune health, bone health, skin health, and it’s an antioxidant that can help to lower inflammation in the body. We want to keep our skin healthy and glowing in that summer sun! So, choose one or more of these “better for you” options to support your health this summer, and beat the heat with one of these delightful frozen treats!