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Buttering Life to the MaximumPeople now specifically request that butter be excluded from their diet for health reasons. We are constantly discouraged from consuming butter. However, butter has been consumed since ancient times. In Europe, Switzerland and England come to mind. But even the Mongolians and Africans were not immune to the charms of butter. Surely butter can't be all that bad! Butter is a natural fat with an appealing taste. It offers some health benefits when consumed in moderation. Some studies suggest that people who use margarine tend to have higher incidence of heart disease compared to those who consume butter. This goes against the grain of conventional wisdom that regards butter as the pariah of the food world. Clearly, someone is not telling the whole truth. Just examining the nutrient list on butter packaging reveals the potential benefits of this food item. Butter contains several vitamins including Vitamin E, Vitamin D, Vitamin A and Vitamin K. In fact, it is one of the leading sources of Vitamin A because it presents a form that is easily absorbed by the body. It is said that moderate consumption of butter can protect from degenerative arthritis and cataracts. The Vitamin K2 in butter helps deal with bone structure conditions like osteoporosis and tooth decay. This means that denying butter to the elderly may not be wise. Butter consumption can also be useful for combating respiratory diseases like TB and asthma. It is said that all these benefits are multiplied when the butter is raw and comes from a quality milk source. Also Read: |