butter is good fat

kidtechnical

I go for a butter and olive oil/veg oil blend. But if I had to chose between butter or margarine I'd chose butter. Butter contains saturated fat, but we do need some fat to absorb the fat soluble vitamins & minerals in our diet (although obviously it's better to absorb them via non saturated fat). Margarine (proper margarine) contains hydrogenated (chemically hardened) vegetable oils, believed to convert the polyunsaturated fat into trans-fats which have a negative effect on cholesterol and are thought to be linked with heart disease more than saturated fat.

So for me it would be a case of choosing the lesser of two evils in the absence of my preferred healthier alternative.

cooki3s

I used to try to avoid all fat like the plague, so now I just have a little dollop of butter with say a spelt pancake, or on toast.
Id say go butter instead of margarine or canola oil (from rape seed which has been used to produce machinery oil).

However, if you're finding many meals are being cooked in butter, try using vegetable oils such as olive oil or sunflower oil for the cooking instead. With some meals, butter just has to be there to give it that taste - so maybe cut down the portion size, e.g. mashed potatoes, popcorn.

(on another note - i typed up another reply before only to click a button then realise the internet had disconnected. bye bye reply. so you guys have the privilege of my second, probably much less waffly reply)

jessieinblue

There is some strange theory about saturated fats from some of you, but to each their own. I like presenting what I know to be fact so that others who are learning about nutrition aren't led down a path I know to be incorrect.

This is a great article straight from the Mayo Clinic on the different types of fat and how they affect our bodies.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fat/NU00262

I post this so that the facts are straight about different fat types. Having a little butter isn't going to kill you. I don't think anyone here has said that, like some of you seem to think based on your responses. The truth is that saturated fats are not considered the 'good fats'. A lot of doctors would say a little saturated fat is okay, which is true, but I know of no doctor that will tell you that saturated fat is actually good for you and is a good fat. That is just incorrect.

Read the article. It lists the harmful affects of saturated fat. There isn't a medical opinion greater than the Mayo Clinic. I urge you to read.

The Mayo Clinic is an excellent resource for information, but unfortunately there is no major medical institution that will swim against the tide of popular / politically correct nutrition on this issue. Yet.

jessieinblue

Also, it pains me that the Mayo Clinic still believes highly processed, fake fats "such as safflower, corn, sunflower, soy and cottonseed oils" to be GOOD choices. Ow.

I, too, post what I know to be true so people will not be led down the wrong path. Saturated fat is a good, healthy fat that is found in real foods. Monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fats are also very healthy. Polyunsaturated fats found in fake foods are not.

rnroadrunner

saturated fat has been link to heart disease. Truth. monounsaterated fat has been proven to lower bad cholesterol that has been linked to heart disease. truth. that being said butter is okay in small amounts. your daily ratios should be higher in monunsaterated fats than saturated. the artifical butter making process ( along with anything that says partialy hydrogenated) has caused a new type of fat that is called trans. fat. this fat has been proven to be as bad or worse than saturated fat.

Rexdhi

What is Grass-Fed Butter Oil?
Grass-Fed Butter Oil is a product of fresh non-homogenized milk from cows grazing in a pasture or fed only grass. It is minimally processed to preserve nutrients and aroma.
Certified Organic
Naturally rich in vitamins, antioxidants and Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA; a healthy fat).
A great tasting substitute for butter that smells and tastes great.
A 100% pure oil that has no salt, preservatives or artificial flavors or colors added.
http://nutraprointl.com/2010/08/23/green-pastures-butter-oil/

Why is Grass-fed Butter Oil of deep yellow color?
Grass-fed Butter Oil is made from the milk of cows which are fed only grass. The green grasses are rich in Vitamins E and A. The yellow color is due to the high level of Beta-carotene (a precursor of Vitamin A) present in our Grass-Fed Butter Oil
http://nutraprointl.com/2009/04/14/regular-vs-grass-fed-butter-oil/


Why Use Grass-Fed Butter Oil?
Natural source of vitamins, antioxidants and Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA).
When applied on the dry skin or wound it penetrates deep into tissues and has healing properties.
Grass-Fed Butter Oil can be used as facial moisturizer. It softens the skin, nourishes tissues, gives glowing texture to the skin and enhances beauty.
Helps to regularize bowel movement and relieve constipation. Take one or two teaspoons of Grass-fed Butter Oil in the morning followed by 8 oz glass of warm water, and it will help with a bowel movement.
Grass-Fed Butter Oil has a high smoke point (~380 °F) and is best suited for baking, sautéing and deep frying.

Grokette

There is some strange theory about saturated fats from some of you, but to each their own. I like presenting what I know to be fact so that others who are learning about nutrition aren't led down a path I know to be incorrect.

This is a great article straight from the Mayo Clinic on the different types of fat and how they affect our bodies.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fat/NU00262

I post this so that the facts are straight about different fat types. Having a little butter isn't going to kill you. I don't think anyone here has said that, like some of you seem to think based on your responses. The truth is that saturated fats are not considered the 'good fats'. A lot of doctors would say a little saturated fat is okay, which is true, but I know of no doctor that will tell you that saturated fat is actually good for you and is a good fat. That is just incorrect.

Read the article. It lists the harmful affects of saturated fat. There isn't a medical opinion greater than the Mayo Clinic. I urge you to read.

I am happy that you trust the Mayo clinic which has vested interest in the government and Big Pharma. Yes, they want you to feed into the whole "saturated fat" is unhealthy so that you have a body that has major inflammation which results in getting heart disease.

The fact is we have been duped and brainwashed into thinking that saturated fats are evil and cause heart disease. They don't want you to know the truth so so many will get heart disease and have to go on the pricey medications.

One question you should stop and ask yourself is..............If saturated fats are soo bad and a low fat diet is sooo good for us, Then why has Heart Disease continue to grow higher and higher as so many people still believe that a higher fat diet will give us heart disease?

Saturated fats, especially those coming from coconut oil are actually protective from getting heart disease.

And I know plenty of Doctors that will tell you that Saturated Fat is good for you and to stay away from oils such as Canola oil or Vegetable oil as they are (PUFAS - Polyunsaturated Fats) and they are highly processed and rancid.

Please check into some books by Dr's such as Dr. Mary Enig and Gary Taubes just to name 2 Doctors that know the truth.

Also, make an appointment with a Naturopathic Doctor and ask he / she what they think about saturated fats versus polyunsaturated fats.

Saturated fats and Mono-unsaturated fats are the ones that we need to concentrate on.

Medium and Long Chain Triglyercides are more protective to the cardiovascular system than Polyunsaturated fats.

Grokette

saturated fat has been link to heart disease. Truth. monounsaterated fat has been proven to lower bad cholesterol that has been linked to heart disease. truth. that being said butter is okay in small amounts. your daily ratios should be higher in monunsaterated fats than saturated. the artifical butter making process ( along with anything that says partialy hydrogenated) has caused a new type of fat that is called trans. fat. this fat has been proven to be as bad or worse than saturated fat.

Actually there has never been a link between heart disease and saturated fat. It is quite the contrary.