ice cream -- especially premium ice cream that is higher in fat -- does contain saturated fats which can contribute to increased cholesterol levels. additionally some ice creams are made with eggs. so they contain cholesterol which can contribute to increased blood cholesterol levels. if you are an ice cream lover read the nutrition facts label to identify a proper serving size and stick to that. if your doctor has suggested avoiding sources of saturated fats and cholesterol you should consider switching from ice cream to non-fat frozen desserts. look in your supermarket for desserts that are lower in fat and cholesterol and also not as sweet.
can eating ice cream have a negative effect on my cholesterol?