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# Thanks to the Internet, People Who Put Ice in Their Cereal Are Realizing They're Not Alone
by
[Samantha Grossman](https://time.com/author/samantha-grossman/)
## Samantha Grossman
Jul 8, 2015 8:25 PM UTC
by
[Samantha Grossman](https://time.com/author/samantha-grossman/)
## Samantha Grossman
Jul 8, 2015 8:25 PM UTC
Last month, one Twitter user posted a photo of a bowl of Lucky Charms, which was totally average except for one detail:
> [](https://twitter.com/Vidarrina/status/608884483161325569)
Yes, that’s a bowl of cereal with ice cubes in it. The photo gained more than a thousand retweets, because so many people were dumbfounded by this strange concept. But we now know that several of these retweets probably came from people who _do the exact same thing._ This is a totally real trend that people have been quietly documenting for several years now:
> [](https://twitter.com/sarahcadams/status/134296266384490498)
Some people throw in tons of ice cubes:
> [](https://twitter.com/Breyannah%5Fx3/status/265550621174800384)
While others only feel it’s necessary to use one or two:
> [](https://twitter.com/%5FymcmBRI/status/480048351673462784)
Tons of people seem to think this is a really weird practice, so it’s nice for these people to finally realize they’re not alone in the world. In fact, now that the trend is getting some mainstream attention, some people have admitted that they’ve tried it for the first time — [and loved it](https://twitter.com/dajavuuuu/status/611947729162489856). (Oh, and if you’re wondering _why_ people do this, it’s just because they like their milk extra cold.)
Admittedly, this does seem sort of refreshing, but many skeptics have expressed a very real concern: won’t the milk get too watery? The solution is probably just to eat your cereal very rapidly.
### QUIZ: Should You Eat This or That?
Which is better for you: Half cup of ice cream or 3 scoops of sorbet? Getty Images (4)
Answer: A half cup of ice cream If you eat what you’re craving, you’re more likely to feel satisfied and eat less. And scoop for scoop sorbet contains twice the sugar with none of the filling dairy protein and fat. Getty Images (5); Gif by Mia Tramz for TIME
Which is better for you: Real butter or spray on fake butter? Getty Images; Tara Johnson for TIME
Answer: Butter Serving size for spray butters (even low-calorie ones) are around a 1/3 second spray. What on earth does that mean? You're better off using a small amount of real butter as opposed to guessing how much you're using of the mystery melange of up to 20 ingredients. Getty Images (1); Gif by Mia Tramz for TIME
Which is better for you: A turkey burger or a sirloin burger? Getty Images (2)
Answer: Sirloin burger Restaurant turkey burgers are often made with dark meat and the skin, so they’re not necessarily better for you (and for the record, they aren't low-fat). You can get a sirloin burger that’s 95% lean meat and gives you 20 g of protein. Just be careful with the toppings. Getty Images (1); Gif by Mia Tramz for TIME
Which is better for you: Almonds or pretzels? Getty Images (2)
Answer: Almonds Almonds are high in protein, fiber and fat and will keep you feeling fuller longer. Give high-sodium pretzels about an hour and you'll feel hungry again thanks to the high-carb no-fat or protein content. Getty Images (1); Gif by Mia Tramz for TIME
Which is better for you: Special K or eggs? AP; Getty Images
Answer: Eggs In the morning, you want a meal that will fill you up. Eggs offer protein and fat for satiety, but Special K cereal really only offers carbs and, well, air. If you want carbs to kick off the day, you're better off pairing eggs with a slice of 100% whole grain toast. Getty Images (1); Gif by Mia Tramz for TIME
Which is better for you: Fat free salad dressing or regular salad dressing? Tara Johnson for TIME
Answer: Regular salad dressingTo absorb fat soluble vitamins like Vitamins E and K in vegetables you need to consume them with a fat to aid nutrient absorption. Fat-free dressing, meanwhile, is low-calorie but gets its flavor from added sugar and salt. Tara Johnson for TIME (5); Gif by Mia Tramz for TIME
Which is better for you: A low fat cookie or dark chocolate? Getty Images (2)
Answer: Dark chocolate “People believe fat free is calorie free,” says Keri Gans, a registered dietitian in New York City. “Go for the real thing.” Fat free cookies tend to be high in carbs, sugar and fake sugar. Try a nice piece of antioxidant-rich dark chocolate instead. Getty Images (2); Gif by Mia Tramz for TIME
Which is better for you: Low fat Greek yogurt or 100 calorie Yoplait yogurt? Tara Johnson for TIME
Answer: 2% Greek YogurtA little fat is good in the morning to keep you full—plus it has upwards of 17g of protein per container. Fat-free "fruit" yogurt is high in sugar—7 to 10 g per serving—and lower in protein. Tara Johnson for TIME (2); Gif by Mia Tramz for TIME
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