Need ideas what to use in place of Margarine
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There are some low cal tatzikis out there - and not so full of preservatives and additivies - love that with lean pork, or on baked potatoes, or to dip veggies in.
My Naturopath recommends taking equal parts organic butter (at room temp) and olive oil, whip them together, then refrigerate. Use this spread on veggies, toast, etc. Still count those calories of course, but this is a healthier alternative to margarine or chemical sprays! (but, hey, if those things help you lose the weight go for whatever works!).
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There are some low cal tatzikis out there - and not so full of preservatives and additivies - love that with lean pork, or on baked potatoes, or to dip veggies in.
My Naturopath recommends taking equal parts organic butter (at room temp) and olive oil, whip them together, then refrigerate. Use this spread on veggies, toast, etc. Still count those calories of course, but this is a healthier alternative to margarine or chemical sprays! (but, hey, if those things help you lose the weight go for whatever works!).
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spreadable butter: the only ingredients are butter & canola oil, none of the chemicals. I use country crock, it's 80 cal per tablespoon0
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I took a nutrition class in college, and the teacher was saying that those oil sprays (like PAM or whatever) still are filled with calories. They can say on the package because according to the serving size, the amount of calories cannot be measured. I guess the FDA was ok with that, and really, who uses a 1 second spray..or whatever it is. Has anyone else heard of this? My mom is a registered dietician, so I'll have to ask her, but, if you think of it...oil is oil, and they both have to have calories. Nothing in life is free:)
I'll let you know if I find anything out, but, I would still be careful of those. Good luck!
I have heard the same thing.0 -
spreadable butter: the only ingredients are butter & canola oil, none of the chemicals. I use country crock, it's 80 cal per tablespoon0
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The trouble with margarine is the hydrogenated oils. BAD, BAD, BAD.:devil: You body cannot break these down.....they just collect and build up in you arteries!
I tried the Smart Balance (no hyd. oils) but, it's as hard as a rock. It tears up your bread. :ohwell:
Then, I found the miracle butter spread "Promise". It has no Hydrogenated Oil and no trans fat! 80 calories per Tablespoon (margarine has 100), 8g of fat (margarine has 11g), 85 mg of sodium (margarine 105 mg)........AND it spreads perfectly. :happy:0 -
I really like a product called Brummel and Brown.
It is made with Yogert and has a buttery flavor.
1 serving is 45 cal
5grams of fat
0 cholestrol, trans fats and carbs0 -
Laughing Cow Light Wedges - I spread them on everything now!
I love those little things!
I use a wedge when I make shrimp fettucini alfredo.
~Joanna:flowerforyou:0
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