You’ve experienced it, I’ve experienced it, and I’m pretty sure everybody has. You’re looking for a snack for after dinner, but some of these labels look slightly alarming. You and I both know, “a frozen dessert” is just simply not ice cream.

It can be very demotivating when you’re doing all the right things, and you have a carefully crafted day. You go to the gym, you eat the healthiest options, and yet, you still struggle to curve the craving that causes your late night binge on all the unhealthy desserts after dinner. You open the fridge, and all that’s in there are “organic” items that are packed full of unhealthy ingredients and chemical filled fillers.

The modern world industry typically prioritizes shelf life over quality and nutrients.

Here’s The Sitch

There is a little something called “overrun,” which is a strategic method that most modern industries are using these days. They’re essentially pumping your frozen treat full of air. You’re spending your hard-earned money on air that tastes like sugar. That’s not even the worst part. In order for those air-filled tubs to hold up, they are packed with emulsifiers (soya), stabilizers, and gums. Let’s rephrase this: your hard-earned money is being spent on sugary tasting, chemical-filled air.

• There have been many studies done that prove that emulsifiers break down your intestines’ natural bacteria, ultimately causing a lot of inflammation.
• Because your intestinal barrier has now been interrupted, you may experience what is widely known as “leaky gut.” This allows toxins to enter your bloodstream
• Gums can cause major bloating when overconsumed.

You are not the problem. The problem is the commercialized world we live in. It’s the quality of the food you’re eating. You should think of your body like a car. It needs fuel, but it needs the right kind of fuel.

Alma Mía Artisan Pops & Gelato

This is where Alma Mia Artisan Pops & Gelato shows you that you can fuel your body the right way. Alma mia has won awards purely because they choose to use top-grade ingredients instead of affordable fillers.

I think it’s time you change your view on dessert. When you choose products with ingredients that your body actually agrees with, you feel like you’re investing in your health rather than cheating on your diet.

The Definition of Self-Care

I’m not sure where the collective notion came from that health should mean that you’re in a state of deprivation. True wellness is all about the source. Using real ingredients and actual fruits and not processed fillers, your body will actually feel satisfied when you’re done eating.

Just one scoop can satisfy you. When what you choose to consume is the real deal, your body stops craving additional sources of energy. Respect yourself and respect your body. Give it what it needs, and it will get what it wants.

Retrain Your Brain

Stop believing that dessert is a bad thing just because your favorite health influencer told you so. The idea that if something tastes good, it can’t be good for you is the worst concept I think I’ve ever heard. This makes you start to misunderstand how food actually works through your body and for your body. The problem isn’t that your ice cream has sugar. The problem is the rest of the junk that has been added to it.

Think about it like this: Eating a popsicle is basically like eating unnatural flavors and dyes. Choosing to eat Alma Mía Gelato Popsicles is like eating the actual fruit because the popsicles are made by hand using only the best natural fruits. One of these options is packed with chemicals, and the other uses what the world gives us.

Gelato vs. Ice Cream

Now don’t get it twisted, Gelato is not just a fancy word for ice cream, it is the picture of a healthier dessert.

• Less Fat
• Less Air (so you feel more satisfied with a smaller portion)
• Higher Temperature:  It is about 10–15 degrees warmer (no more freeze).

It’s All About the Freshness

No one wants to eat a tub of ice cream that has sat in the freezer for the past six months.

Since 2020, Alma Mía has made their decadent treats from scratch daily.

Alma Mia is making the difference, not waiting for someone else to do it. The goal is designed for you and your health. this isn’t just another brand that markets their products in such a way, so that they can make more money. Their ingredients and the quality of their products directly reflect this.

Gelato Popsicles

And that Gelato Popsicle? It might appear common fare, but that is a caricature of it. Full of nutrients, this is the perfect summer’s day treat.

The popsicles give your body things like fiber and vitamins; this is because of the high fruit content, which makes it the perfect healthy sweet treat.

Health should also be about prioritizing your happiness. If you keep on eating things that do not give you this feeling in your belly that makes you feel satisfied, you may eventually end up in a vicious circle of binge eating. You should be giving yourself the thing that helps your body, not the thing that helps your wallet.

Achieving the title of “Best Ice Cream Shop in Doral” in 2024 was no accident. Alma Mía spent their time and money to create something entirely unique, something that would make them stand out, something that would, in the end, bring people together.

This is a place that any person would love to go to celebrate any given occasion.

To create a happy life for yourself, you need to stop focusing on a diet that runs your whole life. Life becomes a lot more enjoyable when you realize that there actually can be balance. A joyful life and really good treats can exist at the same time. Living this way will train your body to stop craving fake things and start craving nutritious whole foods.

The Three-Flavor Combo

• The gelato: It just so happens to have an ultra-creamy consistency.
• The popsicles: made from the fruit itself
• These are the kinds of flavors that always keep people wanting more.

But What is Alma?

The word “alma” originates from the Spanish language, it actually means “soul.” Since the very beginning they wanted to create what is essentially something you could consume every day, that you would never get tired of, and that is a constant mood booster. It can be really scary to have to follow the pace that the rest of the world is moving at; you often find yourself forgetting to enjoy each moment. With Alma Mía, it’s impossible not to enjoy each moment, to savor each and every scoop.

It seems to be happening more and more frequently that bases for gelato are just powders mixed with water. Alma mia carefully monitors sugars, density, and the all-round health factor of their products. The distinction lies in the fact that a fitted suit is not the same as one that was purchased off the rack at a petrol station.

I know you’ve scrolled a little too far down the “calorie counting” side of TikTok once or twice. Social media is a big part of the problem; it is the direct cause of people becoming so obsessed with counting calories that they forget that whole foods are what actually nourish the body. Now you can choose: would you rather have an extremely processed, 200 calorie protein bar that leaves you bloated and gassy, or would a Alma Mia Gelato Popsicle that has the same number of calories but uses real ingredients?

A brain that is fueled with good ingredients is a brain with no fog.

Your Daily Scoop

Now that you know what Alma Mia is all about, you are the only one that needs to make a choice. Are you going to let fake food win? Are you going to let the fear of dessert stop you from enjoying life?

Take my advice:

• Walk into Alma Mía Artisan Pops & Gelato in Doral.
• Ask the staff what was made fresh this morning (news flash: everything).
• Choose a Gelato Popsicle that speaks to your soul, maybe something dipped, or fruity.
• Savor it, don’t rush, and enjoy the Real deal

Life is too short for desserts that make you feel like you need to go for a 5-mile jog afterwards. You deserve a brand that values your health as much as your taste buds. You deserve Alma Mía.