Butter versus Margarine Controversy
Q. “I keep hearing two totally different points of view on the Butter vs. Margarine debate. Which one is better? Or maybe better put, which one is less worse?”
The comparison between butter and margarine certainly has drawn some extreme opinions with both sides digging in their heals and claiming the other to be a heart risk nightmare.
The argument against butter is that it is on the banned list of high cholesterol foods as it contains dietary cholesterol and saturated fat and hence, is increasing your risk for coronary heart disease.
The anti-margarine side will contend that it’s the hydrogenation process and trans fats which make margarine a far worse choice for your arterial and heart health.
First, let’s cut to the bottom line. Will replacing butter with margarine lower your blood cholesterol levels and reduce your heart attack risk?
The answer is a resounding NO.
As reported by Nutrition Week, those who eat margarine have twice the rate of heart disease as butter eaters.
The surprising fact to most is that the dietary (natural) fat in butter is not stored as excess body fat, but rather is used directly for energy.
The trade-off and decision in deciding between butter and margarine boils down to this…
Do you want to consume natural fats or artificial fats?
Natural fats (yes, even saturated fats) are necessary to the body for cell regeneration and to maintain proper balance. While anything artificial is viewed as a foreign object to the body and it takes extra “stress and energy” to deal with it.
I want you to remember this and make this Rule #1 when making any food choice: Natural foods are always better than artificial foods. Always.
Butter is made from cream and is a natural healthy fat. Believe it or not, butter does have nutritional value. there’s plenty of evidence to support that butter helps boost the immune system, and we know it contains nutrients that build strong bones and teeth.
Margarine on the other hand, is an artificial spread concoction of chemicals. The artificial trans fat created in the hydrogenation process is a serious contributor to elevated blood cholesterol levels and damages artery walls.
Butter tastes better. And it’s better for you.
The truth is that margarine is one of the absolute worst things you can consume for both your arteries and heart. (That’s why I rank the “margarine vs. butter myth” right up there with the lies you’ve been told about cholesterol and eggs.)
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