When I was a child, I remember how I loved eating breakfast at my friend’s house from time to time. The toast tasted so different than toast at my house. I had no idea that it was because of what was ON the toast! My friend’s mom used real butter - not margarine.

To this day, I am a butter person - and for years I have sung the praises of butter vs. margarine. Now that I am grown, I have also learned that there is much more to butter than simply enjoying the taste! While I am one of those people who could literally sit and enjoy a spoonful of butter (!) I have learned that it’s not all that great for your body - and in fact, is the “ultimate high saturated fat dairy product” - and high in cholesterol as well. Not a good combination!

As I became more health minded, I learned to pay more attention to the things that I put into my body. The amount of saturated fats I use is one of them. From the total amount of calories in your daily diet, fat content should be kept close to 20%.

Butter or Margarine - Which One Is Better?

So, is margarine better? Some used to think so, but - evidence is showing that margarine - a chemically made product - is even more dangerous for your body. And, speaking of margarine - did you know that margarine is but ONE MOLECULE away from being plastic? Mmmmm. A nice spread of plastic for your toast! If you click here, you’ll get a real eye opener reading about all the ‘silent’ facts you never wanted to know about butter and margarine.

Because I prefer the natural form of things that I eat, I still use butter (it actually does have food value) - but in moderation - and organic choices are even better. As a great cook, I have to admit that when a recipe calls for butter, margarine is no substitute! I do walk a fine line sometimes between making healthy choices and still hanging on to those great recipes from my past. But I understand that - and that is simply where I am. Good choices will face you every day. Moderation is key.