7. Margarine
Yesterday, margarine was better for you than butter. Today butter’s better. Make up your mind already! Here’s the story. Once upon a time, saturated fats were not good for us. (Today, we sing a different tune.) People protested butter because it had saturated fat, and they championed margarine. Then we learned about unhealthy trans-fats, a high amount of which is in most margarine brands. Trans-fats can clog arteries, increase cholesterol and lead to heart disease. That put margarine on the No-No List and butter back on its pedestal. However, liquid or margarine in a tub tend to have lower amounts of trans-fats. But check back tomorrow, there might be new news.
8. “Fat-Free” Foods
Let’s face it: fat tastes good! And fat-free…well, when was the last time you pounded the table with your spoon and demanded more fat-free yogurt? Food manufacturers realize this, and to accommodate those who want less fat but tasty food, they added chemicals and sweeteners. So, fat free means they took out the fat and stuffed in some sh..tuff — like thickeners, sugar or salt. It could be the fat is better for your body than the additives that can lead to a host of health problems. Don’t fall for the fat-free food-label fad. There may be less fat, but the additives that enhance the taste can also ruin the health benefits of the food.