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Monday, August 10, 2015

Six Reasons Why Butter Is Good For You

When we think of a “healthy” diet, there is one thing almost everyone believes to be true: Butter is bad. Whether they're considering their arteries or their waistline, butter has gotten a bad rap for the past 50 years.
But times, they are a’changin, and dairy products like butter are becoming increasingly nutrient-rich, thanks to the growing grass-fed cow industry. Research has found that feeding cows grass rather than corn or grain not only produces leaner, more nutrient-rich meat, but also more vitamin- and mineral-dense milk, meaning healthier butter.

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It's Filled with Immune-Boosting Vitamins

Spreading butter on your morning toast may not only improve your body’s immunity, but also help reduce cancer cell growth and increase red blood cell production thanks to vitamins A and D. One tablespoon of butter contains 7 percent and 2 percent of your daily values (DV) of vitamins A and D, respectively. Plus, because both vitamins are fat soluble, butter is a prime vehicle for aiding absorption of nutrients in the body.

It Keeps Bones Strong

Thanks to vitamin K and vitamin D, butter may also help increase bone and muscle strength. Known as the [blood] clotting vitamin, vitamin K not only helps maintain bone density but has also been linked to a 30 percent decrease in hip fractures in women who consume at least 110 micrograms per day, according to a study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Adding one tablespoon of butter to a baked potato accounts for 1 percent of your DV.

It Reduces Symptoms of Diabetes

Found almost solely in cheese and butter, sodium butyrate has been linked to an improved response to insulin for patients with diabetes and increased energy in mice, according to a study published by the American Diabetes Association. It may also help alleviate constipation and may even help protect against colon cancer.

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It Fights Cancer

Found in dairy products, including butter, conjugated linoleic acid has been tied to tumor reduction in colorectal cancer and may even help fight breast cancer, according to an experimental pathology study conducted at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

It's Better Than Margarine

Contrary to popular belief, some margarines – particularly first-wave varieties – are actually worse for you than butter due to high levels of trans fats. What’s more, researchers have also found that the vegetable fats contained in margarine are more likely to result in death among patients with heart disease than the saturated fat in butter.

It May Prevent Tooth Decay

Certain fat-soluble vitamins – including calcium and vitamins A, D and K – which are found in higher amounts in butter from grass-fed cows than in olive oil or margarine, may help fight cavities and even reverse tooth decay, according to research.

Butter Still Should be Used

Now, that’s not to say that butter doesn’t have its issues. It’s still high in saturated fat and shouldn’t be consumed in large quantities – particularly if you’re prone to high cholesterol or at risk for heart disease – but these lesser-known benefits may help you feel less guilty when you indulge in a golden pat or two.

26 comments:

  1. I have a very misguided conception about butter. All I thought that butter is nothing but cholesterol. Thanks to this post I am informed. Silly me!

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  2. You somehow changed my thinking about butter. I kissed having it goodbye for quite a long time. But after reading your post and the info you shared, I might as well have it again. After all, it taste good!

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  3. Everyone just focuses on how fattening butter is but I didn't know about all these benefits! Love this article! :D

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  4. I didn't know butter had this much benefits. I always thought it was bad for me because of the cholesterol. Now I have a reason to use butter more!

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  5. I have always preferred butter to margarine as I knew it has less trans fat. Just remember to consume anything and everything in moderation ;)

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  6. Butter is good, margarine is the one that we should stay away from. If ants won't even go near it then that's saying something. Butter is good fat, not bad. Thanks for reinforcing and sharing this fact about butter. :)

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  7. I like butter but I only eat this during meals in hotels when they serve it with rolls or their soups. Good to know it is good.

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  8. hmmm i knew it was better than margarine but not about the others. ive been avoiding butter these days as it is easy to have high quantities of it

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  9. We use butter and margarine in our household but in moderation. It could have negative effects if you use it in every meal but I think if you're smart with how you use it, you can enjoy butter in your diet.

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  10. Good post because butter is always associated with fats and cholesterol though everything in a moderation is good for us.

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  11. butters could do all that? well, dear i am sure i am going to keep a date and stay faithful to it on this blog. thanks for sharing

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  12. I like my toast with butter or a hot pan de sal with butter. It's nice that it has really a lot of health benefits.

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  13. all i know is that butter is full of cholesterol. disnt know its good for our body

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  14. If I'm not wrong, it is margarine that is bad? Butter is definitely good (and delicious!)

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  15. You know what papaleng, I love butter! It makes everything taste better. Thanks for giving me the go ahead to indulge ;)

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  16. It fights cancer? Okay i will ear butter everyday ,thanks for the tips

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  17. A really interesting post, I knew it was kind of good for you as it has some healthy fats in, but i didn't know about the other benefits. I am not the keenest on it though only have it with toast melted.

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  18. Wow! All these while I try to avoid butter I thought it is fattening but turn out I am wrong after reading this post. There are so much goodness in butter.

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  19. I am a big fan of butter but i can't eat it very often due to my acne issues,

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  20. Butter does have a lot of great benefits like you highlighted here, especially the part about the bones, we just really have to watch the portions.

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  21. Had I known this, I wouldn't have avoided eating butter that much. At least now I have a reason to eat butter again. Lol.

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  22. well well good thing to know about butter, we have a diabetes bloodline and hoping not too much consumption of butter would help me fight being one in the future.

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  23. Your post reminds me that I haven't had butter in a long time. I'll include that in my grocery list.

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  24. I miss eating dairy cream inside a hot pandesal. I need to check out the grocery and buy one soon.

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  25. That would be great with pandesal, nakakamiss! I should learn how to make pandesal.

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  26. really? it reduces diabetes? i must be eating butter from now on ....:)

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