Back in the day butter was made by churning, in a butter churn, it was how butter was separated from milk or cream. In 1869 the first margarine was made by Hippolyte Mége-Mouries. Napoleon 111 wanted a butter substance that would help feed his troops. In the 1940’s margarine became popular in the U.S. World War II had caused a shortage of butter, also margarine was cheaper than butter. In the 1960’s margarine was promoted as being healthier than butter. In the 1970’s margarine took a dive because of artificial trans fats. An ingredient found in processed foods that raises cholesterol, and we all know that could lead to a heart attack.
Butter on the other hand is a natural food that was used by the ancestors 4500 years ago when animals were first domesticated. Butter is essential to our health, organic grass-fed butter is high in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. The following benefits relate to organic grass-fed butter.
- Butter contains a powerful fat burner, muscle builder, anti-cancer agent, and an immune booster, called conjugated linoleic acid, (CLA).
- Butterfat boosts and endures your energy.
- Butter contains an essential fatty acid, Arachidonic Acid, which builds muscle and burns fat.
- Butter contains Vitamin A, the most absorbable type, which is good for thyroid and adrenal health, which are necessary for fat burning and energy endurance.
- Butter that is grass fed contains Vitamin K2, that is vital in carrying calcium to the bones and maintaining artery health.
- Butter has high levels of Vitamin D, which is needed to absorb calcium, strengthening the immune system, and promotes feeling of well-being.
- Butter contains a substance called “Wulzen Factor”. known as the “anti-stiffness factor”, discovered by Rosalind Wulzen. It protects against degenerative arthritis, hardening of the arteries, cataracts, note: The dairy products sold in supermarkets, because it is destroyed by pasteurization.
- Butter contains selenium, a mineral that fights cancer.
- Butter contains highly absorbable iodine recommended for thyroid health and fat metabolism.
- Butter is a good source of lauric acid, essential for your immune system, and treating fungal infections.
- Butter actually protects against tooth decay.
- Butter contains lecithin, necessary for brain function and the metabolism of cholesterol.
- Butter contains antioxidants that provide protection against free radicals.
If you are deciding whether to use margarine or butter, you are always better off using butter, a real food with multiple benefits, compared to margarine. Butter is a high concentration of fats so be mindful of portion sizes. Keep in mind that butter gives you nutrition your body needs, and will help reduce appetite and cravings which help your appetite.
The bottom line is the only good source of healthy butter is from grass-fed cows. Many markets today sell grass-fed products, as well you can visit a local grass-fed farm.
Until next time,
Peace, Love. and Blessings ❤️
