A Buttery Myth

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by Litsa @How to Have it All on February 25, 2015

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We’ve all used butter. We might have all tried margarine. There are many varieties to choose from now but one MYTH remains: Margarine is better for you than butter.

The facts about margarine and butter our vital to our health. According to FamilyStyle (Publix February/March issue 2015), “Stick margarine typically packs 2 grams trans fat in just a tablespoon. Both this artificial fat and saturated fat (found in butter) increase bad cholesterol levels and also your risk of heart disease. To minimize fat, look for a margarine with no trans fat. (The labeling is important here!) The “Partially Hydrogenated” on the label is equal to trans fat. IF you prefer, real butter flavor, opt for a butter/oil blend, which has half the saturated fat of stick butter.”

Read more about the Butter vs. Margarine debate!

Which do you prefer?

Credit to FamilyStyle (Publix February/March issue 2015) for their Myth Analysis

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Litsa is a stay at home mom to a beautiful little girl. She is a native of Greece and now resides in Tennessee. As a former teacher, Litsa wears many hats that it takes to make a home a functioning home!

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