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health7 months ago•2 min saved

Consuming 5g of butter daily may lower risks of diabetes and heart disease

A study suggests that consuming at least five grams of butter daily may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease by increasing good cholesterol and lowering harmful fats, challenging previous beliefs about saturated fats. Conversely, margarine, especially those containing trans fats, appears to increase the risk of these conditions. The findings highlight the complex relationship between dietary fats and cardiovascular health.

via Daily Mail|

#butter #dietary-fats #health

health7 months ago•6 min saved

Are Plant Oils Safer Than Butter for Heart Health?

A recent study suggests that using margarine may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, while moderate butter consumption could have some health benefits, such as improved HDL cholesterol. Choosing non-hydrogenated oils like olive oil is recommended for heart health, and moderation and informed choices are key to a balanced diet.

via EatingWell|

#butter #diabetes #health

health2 years ago•5 min saved

The Healthiest Butter for Your Fridge: Debunking the Butter Myth.

Butter can be a part of a healthy diet, especially grass-fed butter which contains short-chain fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid. Light butter is just regular butter with air or water whipped into it. Margarine is lower in saturated fats than butter but lacks certain beneficial fatty acids. Plant-based butter made with avocado or olive oil is a healthier choice, but be aware of marketing ploys. Incorporating a diverse array of fats and oils, including butter, olive oil, and avocado oil, is the best way to get a variety of unique fatty acid profiles and benefits.

via USA TODAY|

#butter #grass-fed #health

health2 years ago•7 min saved

The Healthiest Butter for Your Fridge: Debunking the Butter Myth.

Butter can fit into a healthy diet, and grass-fed butter is the healthiest option. Grass-fed butter contains short-chain fatty acids like butyric acid that have benefits for gut health and potentially weight management, conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid that has anti-cancer and anti-obesity properties, and higher levels of Vitamin K2 and omega-3s. Margarine is not necessarily healthier for you, even if it is marketed as such, and many plant-based buttery spreads contain mostly canola, vegetable, or safflower oil. It is best to incorporate a diverse, balanced array of fats and oils into your daily diet.

via msnNOW|

#butter #fats #grass-fed

economics2 years ago•1 min saved

The Cost of Day Care, Margarine, Car Repairs, and EVs in the US

Inflation unexpectedly declined to 4.9% last month, but prices for goods and services are still high. Margarine saw the biggest annual increase, costing almost 24% more than last year due to a tighter supply of vegetable oil. Motor vehicle repairs are up 20% for the year, and the cost of sending a child to day care or preschool is up 7%. These increases are attributed to more people driving older cars and increased demand for child care as workers return to in-person work.

via CNN|

#car-repairs #child-care #economics

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Healthy Butter Substitutes to Avoid Stomach Fat"

Nutritionist Lisa Richards warns that margarine, especially those containing trans fats, is one of the worst types of butter for belly fat and weight gain. Trans fats increase inflammation in the body and raise levels of bad cholesterol, which can lead to belly fat and other health problems. Richards suggests natural, unsalted butter as a good source of healthy fats and vitamins A, D, E, and K. However, it's still important to consume butter in moderation and pair it with a balanced diet and regular exercise to maintain a healthy weight and reduce belly fat.

via SheFinds|

#butter #health #healthy-fats