Butter is a controversial topic in nutrition. There are two camps: those who love butter and those who swear by margarine or other plant-based substitutes. And that’s not all: how and when butter is put on bread is also hotly debated.
Butter contains a lot of cholesterol
Bread and butter (or margarine) belong on the kitchen table in a German household. Bread is not a superfood. And butter? It contains a lot of cholesterol, and it has long been assumed that this raises cholesterol levels and increases the risk of heart disease.
The well-known myth has been disproved that spreadable fat alone cannot increase the level because it is broken down again too quickly. So, as long as you eat butter in normal quantities, it has no negative effects on your health. However, this popular food is high in calories and does not help you lose weight. Dairy products can also cause skin blemishes.
Butter also has some benefits
Butyric acid is one of the saturated fatty acids it contains and can have an anti-inflammatory effect. It also promotes healthy intestinal flora and can help regenerate the intestinal mucosa. Butter is also suitable for people with lactose intolerance or a sensitivity to milk protein.
Even though it only contains small amounts of vitamins and calcium, adding butter to a balanced diet is good for the body and helps to meet daily requirements. This “white gold” also contains vitamin K2, only found in a few foods.
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