The Butter Lie: How We Were Tricked Into Choosing Margarine

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For decades, butter was demonized while margarine was marketed as a heart-healthy alternative. But was this shift in dietary recommendations really about health, or was it a product of industrial food interests? Today, science is uncovering the truth: real butter, rich in essential nutrients, is a superior dietary fat, while margarine and seed oil-based spreads have been linked to inflammation and chronic disease. Let’s break down the history, the science, and why it’s time to return to real food.