Low Cholesterol Diet Tips
Lower Cholesterol: Butter versus Margarine
This seems to be an area of confusion for many people. Some swear by butter only and others opt for margarine for heart health. Who is right? It's time to clear up the confusion!
First of all, both are fats. Therefore, the number of calories in 1 Tbsp of butter is equal to the number of calories in 1 Tbsp of margarine. The difference is the type of fat they each contain.
Butter consists of saturated fat. Saturated fat is found mainly in animal sources. Sources of saturated ...
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Health Guide
Tips for a Heart Healthy Low Cholesterol Diet
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