Do you use Butter

[jaysay]

On BBC Breakfast this morning a leading Heart surgeon said that Butter should be banned because it contain about 60% saturated fats. Is he right to ask for the ban and do you use it. Myself I cant remember the last time I had butter, it must be 20 years so it wouldn't bother me if it was banned or not

[cashman]

don't use owt else only butter, margarine n the other fancy stuff is crap, will not affect me heart cos aint got one.

[Mick]

i only use unsalted butter when baking cakes for accylass and the rest of the research team

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by cashman

don't use owt else only butter, margarine n the other fancy stuff is crap, will not affect me heart cos aint got one.

Well we know that cashy, but your a very special case

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by mick

i only use unsalted butter when baking cakes for accylass and the rest of the research team

If my health was a bit better I wouldn't mind a seat on that research team, they get fed as well

[entwisi]

better to use a smattering of butter than some man made artificial tasteless crap IMHO.

humans have been digesting natural fats for thousands of years, trans fats etc were designed and heart disiese goes up, so much so that most manufacturers now are trying to remove them from their products.

I'll stick to good old cow juice fat thanks!

[grannyclaret]

i am fed up with being told ,this is bad and that is bad,what should be banned is all these know it alls..
.I LOVE MY LURPAK,,,,

[Gayle]

I use Anchor spreadable, so I presume that it's a slightly better option - could be crap for all I care, I just use it because I like the taste.

[MargaretR]

Those nasty trans fats are the ones described as 'hydrogenated' or 'partly hydrogenated' on the label.
Doing that increases their shelf life (and manufacturers profits), but they are harder to digest.
I agree entirely with Entwisi - natural fats are best.
I only use butter and olive oil in preparing food.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/20...health-faculty
"Trans fats are much less well-known than saturated fats but are much more damaging. They are very bad for the heart, play a key role in the UK's very high levels of heart disease and contribute to a large number of the excess coronary deaths we have in this country,"

[garinda]

I keep some buter, for glazing vegetables etc.

Cabbage with margarine is disgusting, with a little butter and black pepper, divine.

Like most things, in moderation, if you enjoy them, they are good for you.

Also, it's not all bad.

'It is worth knowing also that while it is a saturated fat, not everything about it is bad. Butter contains natural antibacterial and antiviral properties, important for fighting those autumn colds and coughs.'
Cooking with butter: spread the news - Telegraph

[Taggy]

I still use butter but not as often as i used to. I never found the taste of any of the other spreads or margarines to be very good, however ive now started using the "I cant believe its not butter Light version" which actually does have a buttery taste, so mainly that now, but not all supermarkets stock it, and i have butter for a treat now and then!


Best Regards - Taggy

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Taggy

I still use butter but not as often as i used to. I never found the taste of any of the other spreads or margarines to be very good, however Ive now started using the "I cant believe its not butter Light version" which actually does have a buttery taste, so mainly that now, but not all supermarkets stock it, and i have butter for a treat now and then!


Best Regards - Taggy

I have been using CBINB for years Taggy and now use the Light version, its very good and does for me

[Less]

If I could afford it I would use butter all the time, after all it has it's advantages when used in the correct proportions of a healthy diet.

Unfortunately most of my diet isn't healthy because bulk buying cheap sausages, mince and micro-wave meals stave off the hunger a lot better than buying little of the more expensive cut's that are claimed to be better for us.

[Taggy]

Originally Posted by jaysay

I have been using CBINB for years Taggy and now use the Light version, its very good and does for me

Yeah, a friend told me about this and i was very surprised when i tried it as to just how good it actually tastes Jaysay, its equally good on hot toast too, and doesn't "emulisfy" like some low fat spreads do....i like it!


Best Regards - Taggy

[shillelagh]

depends on if i get from the supermarket ... its butter but if i run out its the local shop its flora because thats all they sell ..