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Does animal margarine contain cholesterol? Butter vs. margarine vs oil: Which is better for the heart?

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Question added by Dina Samy Abdel Fatah mhmud , Dietitian , Saudi German Hospital
Date Posted: 2016/04/16
MARIKUMAR RAMASWAMY
by MARIKUMAR RAMASWAMY , DIETITIAN , Elegancia Group

As per me. i will definitely vote for Oil when compared with Butter and margarine. Due to presence of trans fat level and the Dietary values of each of it.

Etinosa Nehizena
by Etinosa Nehizena , Leader , Touching lives international

Margarine usually tops butter when it comes to heart health.

Margarine is made from vegetable oils, so it contains unsaturated "good" fats — polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. These types of fats help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol when substituted for saturated fat.

Butter, on the other hand, is made from animal fat, so it contains more saturated fat.

But not all margarines are created equal — some margarines contain trans fat. In general, the more solid the margarine, the more trans fat it contains. So stick margarines usually have more trans fat than tub margarines do.

Trans fat, like saturated fat, increases blood cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. In addition, trans fat lowers high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol levels. So skip the stick and opt for soft or liquid margarine instead.

Look for a spread that doesn't have trans fats and has the least amount of saturated fat. When comparing spreads, be sure to read the Nutrition Facts panel and check the grams of saturated fat and trans fat. Limit the amount you use to limit the calories.

If you have high cholesterol, check with your doctor about using spreads that are fortified with plant stanols and sterols, such as Benecol and Promise Activ, which may help reduce cholesterol levels.

Mohammad Gamil
by Mohammad Gamil , Business Development Executive , NGT L.L.C

Yes margarine contain cholesterol,  and its bad for health i advise using oil and butter in small quantity  

What are the harmful fat?

• Saturated fat: We all hear about saturated fat and harm the health of the heart, where they raise blood cholesterol, particularly LDL cholesterol, which causes hardening of the arteries over time. These fats found in animal food sources such as meat, butter, obesity, whole milk and some vegetable oils such as palm oil and coconut oil.

 

• hydrogenated fats: mostly found in plant / margarine obesity and sometimes in manufactured products such as biscuits, cakes and salty toast. It became known to many that these fats are more harmful

Than others because they raise bad cholesterol and lower the good cholesterol that protects against heart disease.

 

Good fats - for the health of votes:

Fat is unsaturated primary source is a plant sources. What distinguishes these healthy fats is that they reduce the bad cholesterol ratio of good cholesterol to the rate of increase in the body and thus protect the health of the arteries and heart. These unsaturated fats found in avocados, vegetable oils (olive oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, canola oil) and nuts such as almonds, pistachios, walnuts and pine.

 

• fat omega-3: These fats found in some types of fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel and in some nuts and seeds such as walnuts, almonds and flax seeds! Importance of omega-3 is that it helps to alleviate the ratio of triglycerides in the blood, increasing the good cholesterol and reduce the compression ratio high blood. In addition it reduces the rate of blood clotting.

 

Is the omega-3 fats from non-saturated (I mean the good fats) important to the health of the body. And because the body is inherently not be

These fats by itself, which we require secured through diet.

 Since omega-3 fat is saturated,

 It contributes to the reduction of cholesterol in the blood.

Omega 3 (fish oil known); existing and fatty fish originating in the cold seas (mackerel, sardines, salmon, and seafood) ...

And is also available with oil sunflower, linseed, canola oil, soybean oil, and wheat germ oil, nuts.

 

• Essential fatty acids: very important for physical growth and mental development in children healthy! And it is also found in fish, nuts and vegetable oils. • It is essential for the growth of children's physical and mental development of their • Improved intellectual functions of the elderly • contribute to improving mood • help in maintaining healthy skin.

 

Good advice:

Did you know that one tablespoon of butter contains the same calories in a tablespoon of vegetable oil? Be sure that Monday is rich in thermal units; because one teaspoon of oil or butter contains a ratio ranging between 45-50 BTUs; therefore preferable can choose oil, but in moderate amounts to avoid

 overweight.

 

Eat healthy fats in moderation in your diet!

• Replace saturated fats such as butter and obesity unsaturated fats such as olive oil, canola oil, corn oil.

 

• Use healthy ways of cooking, such as grilling, boiling, stirring with a small amount of oil instead of frying.

 

• Remove visible fat from meat and skin from chicken before cooking.

 

• Recruit low-fat milk and milk products

 Or fat-free.

 

• Read the food label on the finished products and try to avoid taking foods with a fat content of more than 3 grams per 100 BTUs of its quota.

 

• Eat fish rich in healthy oils twice a week, a small amount of nuts to take advantage of the good fats.

 

It's good to know the source of fat in your food. Remember that plant sources

Better than animal sources, but the most important thing is moderation in dealing with whatever their origin

In order to maintain good health and a healthy weight.

Deleted user
by Deleted user

The ones with a lot of Omega 3 are "good". As far as I am concern, a bit of olive oil(canola, coconut) in the salad is all I do.

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