Butter vs. Margarine Which is better for your health, butter or margarine? This is the eternal question that I am asked as a nutritionist.  For some, the answer is blatantly clear- butter of course! There is no alternative to the rich and creamy flavor butter exudes. For others, margarine is the safe choice. The truth is both are high in fat with very little nutritional value and should be limited in your diet.  Butter is high in saturated fat, which raise the LDL levels of cholesterol in your body and some margarines still contain trans fats. Don’t get me wrong, fat in your diet is … [Read more...]