HALF-TRUE Margarine is healthier than butter

Margarine is healthier than butter

Not all margarines are better than butter. Depending on the manufacturing process, some oils that are normally liquid at room temperature are hydrogenated to harden them into block form for cooking or in tub form for spreading.

This process reduces polyunsaturates and increases saturated fats which may increase blood cholesterol and fat levels in much the same way that butter does.

Check labels; they will indicate if the product contains hydrogenated fats. Buy margarines that are labeled unhydrogenated. Substitute olive oil when cooking.