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Phytonutrients, Antioxidants, Probiotics -- What About Super-Food Desserts?

Temecula, CA (Vocus) January 30, 2010 -- With only 136 calories in an entire pint, Arctic Zero is the first super-food dessert (http://www.MyArcticZero.com) poised to battle the childhood obesity epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most recent NHANES data (2003-2006) showed that children ages 6–11 years and 12–19 years, the prevalence of those that are overweight is 33.3% and 34.1% respectively.

Arctic Zero is designed with the entire pint in mind, allowing children to eat their fill. The product is a healthy departure from the highly caloric premium ice cream brands and could offer a hand in curbing the afflictions associated with childhood obesity which include but are not limited to diabetes, high-blood pressure, and heart disease.

Made with whey protein concentrate instead of butter fat, Arctic Zero can satisfy the appetites of adults and still gratify the sweet tooth of children. Arctic Zero lends itself to widespread appeal because its low calorie, gluten free, and safe for the lactose intolerant. "We designed it as a guilt-free super dessert that feeds the muscle and starves the fat.” Arctic Zero Founder Garrett Blood said regarding the nature of the product. Available in mint chocolate cookie, maple vanilla, chocolate peanut butter and other flavors, this super-food dessert (http://www.MyArcticZero.com) is available in select natural foods, and specialty grocery stores, as well as Amazon.com.

"Where’s the nutrition?" says Blood. "Parents need to examine what their children are consuming and whether foods are healthy."

Arctic Zero, Inc. is a Temecula, California-based business that specializes in low calorie and nutritious frozen dessert products.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Arctic Zero or visit www.MyArcticZero.com for further contact and location information.

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