Butter: My Superfood! - and why it should be yours too! 🧈

Butter is often demonised, but it’s actually a nutritional powerhouse! 🧈💪Particularly grass-fed butter, which is rich in vitamins and healthy fats that:

• Support metabolic health

• Aid in weight loss

• Balance hormones

• Enhance gut health

• Reduce inflammation

• Lower the risk of certain diseases

It's a rich source of vitamins like D, E, A, and K2, healthy fats including omega-3 and stearic acid, and antioxidants like beta carotene. These are essential for the growth and development of cells, the synthesis of energy, and the regulation of hormones.

Butyrate, a beneficial compound found in butter, can help reduce inflammation in the gut. It can also enhance metabolic health through regulation of blood glucose levels and insulin sensitivity.

This can greatly reduce the risk of insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and fatty liver disease. 

It is rich in healthy fats which promotes satiety, and can enhance fat-burning. It also contains compound called CLA which transports fats within the body and boosts the activity of enzymes that break down and utilise fats for energy. Leading to the ability in supporting weight management.

Butter can also inhibit the growth of cancerous cells and promote the death of abnormal cells in the colon, which is associated with a reduced risk of colon polyps and cancer.

Why Grass-Fed Butter? 🌿🐄

Cows raised on pasture have access to a wider variety of plants, leading to a richer source of vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, it’s produced naturally without artificial additives, ensuring a cleaner and more nutritious product.

Cooking Tip: Avoid Oils 🚫🥄

Instead of oils, opt for butter, lard, ghee, or beef tallow, superior for cooking!

Unlike oils, which can become unstable and degrade when heated, which can release harmful chemical once inside the body and promote inflammation. Choosing animal fats, that offer a higher smoke point is ideal for searing, frying, and baking ensuring your food retains its flavour and nutrients.

Avoid spreadable butters or margarine. They often contain seed oils, emulsifiers, and stabilisers—ingredients you should avoid as much as possible!

My Recommendation:

For anyone in the UK, I recommend Kerrygold butter ;)

Include grass-fed butter in your healthy diet and experience its myriad of benefits!

#Butter #Vitamins #Healthyfats

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2010.45