Butterhas earned itself quite the controversial label, in terms of being a nutritional product.
Specifically, butter is traditionally made with just cream and salt.
This equals about 14 grams ofsaturated fatper day or one tablespoon of butter.
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Although this product might taste delicious, taste and spreadability doesn’t necessarily make it healthier.
Oftentimes, companies use these oils to increase a product’s shelf life and meet consumer demands.
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When it comes to brands offering unhealthy butter products, this recognizable household name brand might ring a bell.
“Parkay is a margarine made mostly with soybean, palm, and palm kernel oil.
“One of my least favorites is Smart Balance.
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Although the name implies that this is a smart choice for a balanced diet, it is not.
Smart Balance is made of a blend of vegetable oils, salt, and added flavors and colors.
This is not a healthy alternative to butter.”
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This classic butter product, particularly the spray, gives the illusion of a healthier choice.
However, a serving of spreadable product contains saturated fat from palm oil as well as vegetable oil.
While this product is overall lower in calories, the quality is compromised from the added ingredients here.
ChefJulie Andrews, MS, RDN, FAND,agrees.
“Bonus points if it’s made with a heart-healthy fat like olive oil.”
Take Trader Joe’s Vegan Buttery Spread, for instance.
However, Imperial is similar to many of the other pseudo-butter options.
Made with a blend of vegetable oils, one serving delivers 3 grams of saturated fat.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
