In recent years, butter has evolved.
Yes, its still deliciousbut itsreputationhas definitely transformed.
Once shunned as an unhealthy indulgence, it is recently being rebranded as an essential superfood.
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At least on social media, anyway.
And it doesnt stop there.
Recently, carnivore diet influencers have beenpromotingwhole sticks of butter as the perfect, portable snack.
But are the recent claims that butter is a health food best consumed in large quantities actually true?
Heres what to know.
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Is a stick of butter a healthy snack?
(Think: hummus and crudites, for example, or even an almond butter-filled date.)
With that in mind, morerecent researchshows that vegetable fats are still healthier than animal fats.
Animal fats still carry the risk of hardening the blood vessels, Maxeiner confirms.
Vegetable fats, on the other hand, are consideredbrain food.
Butter or margarine?
Okay, so eating a whole stick of butter is probably not a great idea.
But is it worth swapping butter for margarine?
After all, vegan butter alternatives dont contain any animal fats, right?
Despite the animal fats, its still a natural product whereas margarine is often highly processed and contains additives.
But does butter have any real health benefits?
When and if you do eat butter, stick to butter from pasture-raised cows who are grass-fed.
What else to know about eating butter?
Due to its high water content, butter can burn quickly when frying.
It is therefore less suitable for cooking, Maxeiner explains.
And remember: dont believe everything you see on social media.
