Brand: Häagen-Dazs

Why: High in sugar and saturated fat; uses artificial stabilizers in some flavors.

Alternative: Look for frozen yogurt or coconut-based ice creams with natural ingredients.

Brand: Ben & Jerry’s

Why: Extremely high sugar content; some flavors have artificial additives and emulsifiers.

Alternative: Try homemade banana “nice cream” or almond milk-based ice creams.

Brand: Breyers

Why: Contains corn syrup and artificial flavors in many varieties.

Alternative: Organic coconut milk ice creams with real fruit.

Brand: Baskin-Robbins

Why: Many flavors are loaded with sugar, artificial colors, and thickeners.

Alternative: Sorbet made from real fruit and water.

Brand: Blue Bell

Why: High in calories, sugar, and saturated fat; some past recalls due to contamination.

Alternative: Greek yogurt frozen desserts.

Brand: Drumstick Ice Cream Cones