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Butter May Not Be So Bad After All !
by Katie Cardner
From warm , gooey , chocolate chip cookies to smooth , creamy , mashed potatoes , butter is a staple in many delectable dishes . Although the average American consumes 23 sticks of butter in a year , we still seem to have mixed feelings on whether butter is good or bad for us to consume . But fear not , butter-lovers ; this oh-soyummy product isn ’ t as bad for you as you may think ! In fact , butter can be good for you !
As with any food , we need to be careful of how much butter we consume . Consuming anything in extreme amounts will have negative effects on the functionality of the body , regardless of what it is . To be honest , it probably wouldn ’ t hurt to scale back those 23 sticks of butter each year to a lower number . Butter has a bad reputation because of its link to poor heart and cholesterol health . It is known to increase both the good cholesterol ( HDL ) and the bad cholesterol ( LDL ), so if you are someone who has issues controlling your cholesterol levels , reducing animal fats from your diet is essential to maintaining your health . This includes meat sources and dairy sources , so give butter the boot !
For those without cholesterol issues , feel free to keep spreading the love ! Including natural sources of healthy fats and oils in your
Essential fatty acids are linked with increased longevity , better vision , a healthy heart , balanced hormones , better skin , and more energy . diet has many health benefits . Essential fatty acids are linked with increased longevity , better vision , a healthy heart , balanced hormones , better skin , and more energy . Butter is an excellent source of essential fatty acids .
Butter also contains the following healthy vitamins and minerals :
• Vitamin A , D , E , and K
• Lecithin ( helps with cholesterol metabolism )
• Antioxidants ( promote healthy cells )
• Selenium ( reduces risk of coronary heart disease and inflammation )
• Linoleum Acids ( known to boost immunity , build muscle , and fight cancer )
• HDL Cholesterol ( promotes brain health )
USING THE RIGHT BUTTER ( OR BUTTER SUBSTITUTE )
There are many different kinds of butters to use when cooking . Depending on the dish , some butters are better than others . Let ’ s take a look at the variety of butters and where they come in handy .