Butter or margarine? Finally an answer!

ChancyW
ChancyW Posts: 437 Member
edited September 23 in Food and Nutrition
So many people debate over which is better for you, butter or margarine. I am a HUGE advocate for clean eating! I came across this little tid bit in my Muscle & Fitness HERS magazine.



Land O'Lakes Butter with Canola VS. Smart Balance Buttery Spread Original

What is the better choice????
Winner: Land O'Lakes Spreadable Butter

-Since the wisening-up of the margarine companies on the trans-fat issue, so many so-called "buttery spreads" now claim to have done away with all hydrogenated oil, making them trans-fat-free and healthier than ever.

But what about the other ingredients?
Although Smart Balance lists a "natural oil blend," it's followed by a SLEW of preservatives, and natural and artificial flavors and colors.

In contrast, the backside of the Land O'Lakes is noticeably stark, listing only 3 ingredients: sweet cream, canola oil and salt.

If you simply can't stand dry toast, go for the real deal and just cut down the serving size.

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  • Jena_72
    Jena_72 Posts: 1,057
    Yay An Answer!! Thanks it is going on the grocery list!
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    Totally agree with this. Although, I also use real whole butter.
  • ChancyW
    ChancyW Posts: 437 Member
    Totally agree with this. Although, I also use real whole butter.

    I usually use regular butter, but sometimes it is nice to have the spreadable stuff on hand (esp if it is on sale!)

    Butter only has 2 ingredient, lol!
  • jessieinblue
    jessieinblue Posts: 287 Member
    I don't even touch margarine. Ever, ever, ever. If I'm going to a seafood restaurant where I know they give you those little margarine packs, I will actually take a tiny 1-oz container of butter in my handbag. That may be ridiculous, but hey . . . oh well.

    My favorite butter is Kerrygold Irish butter. It is a deep yellow color and tastes amazing. The ingredients: pasteurized cream, salt.
  • ChancyW
    ChancyW Posts: 437 Member
    I don't even touch margarine. Ever, ever, ever. If I'm going to a seafood restaurant where I know they give you those little margarine packs, I will actually take a tiny 1-oz container of butter in my handbag. That may be ridiculous, but hey . . . oh well.

    My favorite butter is Kerrygold Irish butter. It is a deep yellow color and tastes amazing. The ingredients: pasteurized cream, salt.

    I'm going to have to try to find that Kerrygold Irish butter! It sounds yummy!
  • Jena_72
    Jena_72 Posts: 1,057
    I don't even touch margarine. Ever, ever, ever. If I'm going to a seafood restaurant where I know they give you those little margarine packs, I will actually take a tiny 1-oz container of butter in my handbag. That may be ridiculous, but hey . . . oh well.

    My favorite butter is Kerrygold Irish butter. It is a deep yellow color and tastes amazing. The ingredients: pasteurized cream, salt.
    Thanks for the tip!
  • ladyhawk00
    ladyhawk00 Posts: 2,457 Member
    Real butter, unsalted. Aside from the ingredients in margarine/spreads (which are plain scary), I think a "tub" makes it too easy to use way more than you need.
  • jessieinblue
    jessieinblue Posts: 287 Member
    It is definitely worth buying. It comes wrapped in foil (gold for salted, silver for unsalted) and the shape is different from other butters around here: shorter and fatter than the long sticks.

    I get mine at Trader Joe's, but I've also seen it at Giant.
  • Sunfreeflower
    Sunfreeflower Posts: 10 Member
    At family functions on my husband's side of the family, margarine is never allowed, lol! If a recipe calls for margarine too bad! In the long run, butter is better with less ingredients some goes with ice cream ( I would rather eat homemade or ice cream that has less than five ingredients than one with several additive preservatives, etc). All in moderation of course! :wink:
  • hajjcomb
    hajjcomb Posts: 118 Member
    Real food is better than fake food. I highly recommend the book In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan.
  • mountainwoman98
    mountainwoman98 Posts: 182 Member
    I am in love with Land O' Lakes spreadable!
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