Nutrition experts reveal which butter brands offer some of the worst spreads for your health.
Original, are often smoother and more spreadable because of the oils incorporated into the ingredients. Although this product might taste delicious, taste and spreadability doesn't necessarily make it healthier.
"Tub butters often are the worst; they are usually loaded with unhealthy oils that make them more spreadable," explainsOftentimes, companies use these oils to increase a product's shelf life and meet consumer demands.
"Parkay is a margarine made mostly with soybean, palm, and palm kernel oil. It does contain a small amount of milk, but more than half is vegetable oil, which is deceiving as the packaging shows a big picture of milk and the slogan [is] 'made with real milk,'" saysa nutrition advisor for Zenmaster Wellness."Palm oil and palm kernel oil is higher in saturated fats than other plant oils, and is a contributor to deforestation and various environmental concerns.
However, Smart Balance does have a heart healthy line of products made with olive oil, flaxseed oil, and is high in omega-3s that you might find is a healthier choice for you.The '90s called, and they want their butter back! 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.
"I encourage my cardiac clients to choose spreads that have less saturated fat such as Earth Balance," she adds."Earth Balance has 3 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon compared to 7 grams per tablespoon in the TJ buttery spread."While perusing the butter isle of the grocery store, you might notice Imperial as a long-standing member of the different butter products in this section. However, Imperial is similar to many of the other pseudo-butter options.
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