That yellowy goodness that comes from cream can turn bland meals into masterpieces.  A lot of people love butter but they can’t enjoy it because of the guilt over the pounds it can add. There are a lot of (health) reasons to love butter and to eat it often.

#SliceOfHealth gives you 5 reasons why butter may be good for your health in moderate amounts.

#1

Do you know that butter contains a lot of fat-soluble vitamins? Grass-fed butter in particular is rich in Vitamin K2, which can has potential health benefits.

#2

Butter is a good source of the 4-carbon fatty acid butyrate, that has many health benefits. It prevents weight gain by increasing energy expenditure and reducing the intake of food. It also improves digestion.

#3

Butter, especially if grass-fed, contains Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) which has anti-cancer properties and improves body composition.

#4

Butter has been shown to help with gastrointestinal health, arthritis, and helps protect the immune system.

#5

Butter is also a good dietary source cholesterol.

The Bottom Line

All that being said, there is no reason as to why one must fear having butter. Consuming butter in moderate amounts is fine, it may cause problems if it’s consumed in higher amount.

Do you love butter? Tell us how you eat it.

 

References:

https://wellnessmama.com/5645/butter-healthy/