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Image credit - shutterstock Everyone loves ice cream, especially on hot summer days when the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven or fire up the grill. However, it’s not just a tasty treat – it can also give you some health benefits. Here are 10 surprising benefits of ice cream that you might not have known about before.  1. Keeps your immune system strong The nutrients and vitamins found in ice cream can strengthen your immune system so that you’re less likely to catch a cold. They also help provide energy, which is necessary for fighting illness. After you’ve recovered from an illness, having a bit of ice cream may be just what you need to boost your body’s immunity even more. Make sure it's real ice cream though! 2. Fights depression Image Credit - shutterstock A natural remedy to combat depression? Yep, that’s ice cream. Experts say there are a few reasons why sugar can be helpful in getting over blues; for one, it releases serotonin and endorphins into your system