What are the health benefits between margarine and butter?
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Lilly asked:
I currently use margarine, but I have been hearing some bad stuff about it. I am thinking about switching to butter, but would like to know the health benefits between them both. Which one is better for you?
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I currently use margarine, but I have been hearing some bad stuff about it. I am thinking about switching to butter, but would like to know the health benefits between them both. Which one is better for you?
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January 16th, 2010 at 10:52 am
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butter usually has about twice the fat content of margerine, but it tastes nicer
i much prefer butter
January 17th, 2010 at 1:50 am
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Butter may have more fat in it, but I consider it a natural fat and think in the long run it is better for you. No trans fats!! But too much butter like anything else will cause health issues down the line! I eat butter maybe twice a week!!
January 18th, 2010 at 2:00 am
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Margarines are better for you because the saturated fat content is much lower than with butter. However I would avoid margarine with hydrogenated oils. Instead get a non-hydrogenated type like Earth Balance, which also provide healthy Omega fatty acids.
January 20th, 2010 at 5:34 am
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Butter contains Vitamin A, and not all the preservatives and artificial ingredients in margarine. But, butter also contains alot of fat cholesterol. If you don’t have a problem with that, the taste is much better than margarine. The only benefit to margarine is for people with dietary concerns (and it’s cheaper)