Nutrition Nuggets 21 - Butter vs Margarine

Today, we cover the age old nutrition controversy, "Butter vs Margarine". People are interested but confused, with the amount of conflicting information in the media and marketing about butter vs margarine for their favourite spread. The marketing battle with the dairy board and the oil processors has been used for advertising on both sides, partly to keep people confused. Recently, butter has been re-branded as a healthy fat, especially promoted by proponents of the keto diet, paleo and/or low carb diets. We discuss if butter deserves to get the 'health halo' designation. Margarine is marketed as a substitute for butter and gained popularity when the public was taught to fear saturated fats for heart health. Margarine is a lasting impact of diet culture's fear of fats (from the 80's). We discuss the comparison of butter vs margarine with regards to nutrient profiles, consistency, taste and cooking properties. There's five key take away messages for butter vs margarine for nutritional health. To learn more about Fats, Grease and Oil tune in to episode 23, and listen in as we take a deep dive on all things fat. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Don't forget to visit our social media pages as well. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks! Website: www.mywifethedietitian.com Email: [email protected]