Lifestyle, Diet: margarine showdown: Becel vs I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter

The tutor compares two brands of margarine in terms of fat content.

I’ve recently been suggested to (possibly) have high cholesterol. I haven’t checked it yet, but have begun to research the possible impact of certain foods. (Read my post here for more details.)

Coincidentally, two margarines are in the fridge: Becel and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Both are by Unilever (see my post here). Comparing them reveals, perhaps, two different philosophies towards cardiovascular health.

Per 2 tsp (10g), Becel has 8g of fat, of which 1g is saturated; Becel claims no trans fat. Once again, per 2 tsp (10g), I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! has only 6g of fat: 1.5g is saturated, while 0.1g is trans.

Among people who talk about diet regarding cholesterol and heart health, there are, perhaps, two points of view: (1)that saturated and trans fats should be avoided; (2) that, generally, people eat too much fat. Becel seems aligned specifically with the first idea, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, with the second.

HTH:)

Jack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane, Campbell River, BC.

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