The butter aisle at the supermarket can be a confusing one. Decades ago, experts warned that butter was too dangerous for the heart to be freely allowed in the diet.
It had too much saturated fat.
So, what’s healthier and better for your health and your weight in general — butter or one of the different blends?
Margarine, the butter substitute made of vegetable oil, was seen as the healthier alternative.
Now trans fats are a hot-button health issue. Since many margarine brands contain trans fats, health experts are rethinking the margarine solution — so here are some healthy butter substitutes for you to try…