Butter vs. Margarine article from 'Harvard Health'

[Nathan]

Butter and eggs for me, thank you very much. Key word: moderation.

 

[Murrmurr]

... When I was a kid and went to a friend's home and saw their mom prepare a sandwich and put butter or margarine on the bread, I was slightly discomfited. ...

Most Americans use mayonnaise on sandwich bread, but I think most other countries use butter. At least up until a few decades ago.

 

[Oldeagle66]

When I was a little kid, schools bought margarine for the cafeterias because it was cheaper than butter.

I grew up on a dairy. The only times I ever ate margarine (as a kid) was when I had to buy my lunch at school, and the only time I had to buy lunch at school was when my mom was in the hospital having my little brother, and the time she had the flu or something.

I didn't know it was margarine. I thought it was tainted butter, spoiled from sitting around too long or something, so I didn't finish eating it.

But I bought it when my kids were little and my income was, too; just a substitute until I found a better job.

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[That Lady in PA]

Most Americans use mayonnaise on sandwich bread, but I think most other countries use butter. At least up until a few decades ago.

I have seen mustard, or ketchup, or peanut butter, or Nutella, or.... anything but butter

 

[Murrmurr]

I have seen mustard, or ketchup, or peanut butter, or Nutella, or.... anything but butter

My friend in southern England, cousins in Venezuela, and employees from Spain and the Middle-East all used butter on their sandwiches. The guys from Spain and the Middle-East used it while living here in the US, anyway. I don't think I ever asked them if they used butter while living in their home countries.

I went scuba diving with a guy from France who told me mayonnaise is disgusting. Not sure if he meant American mayo only; this was about 40yrs ago, and I didn't let the conversation go any further.
(I had an American chip on my shoulder back then ).

 

[Bella]

I eat butter guilt free.
Margarine is far worst than butter

What she said

What he said.

We have used butter for decades without guilt. I do look for occasional substitutes and alternatives, like avocado, humus, olive oil, because they are healthier and because I like variety.

Oh yes. I use olive and Avocado oil
I love humus

If you enjoy both butter and olive/avocado oil, try combining the two. Bring a couple sticks of butter to room temperature. Place them in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer on low speed. Gradually add 4 to 6 ounces (more or less) of extra virgin olive oil. Mix together until well combined, then refrigerate. You can cook with it or spread it on whatever you like.

 

[debodun]

I was dining out with a group from work one time and someone ordered a bowl of olive oil with sliced garlic cloves in it. He said to dip bread in it. I thought it was delicious, but I love garlic. My mom didn't; she said I reeked of garlic for three days afterwards.

 

[hearlady]

What he said.

If you enjoy both butter and olive/avocado oil, try combining the two. Bring a couple sticks of butter to room temperature. Place them in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer on low speed. Gradually add 4 to 6 ounces (more or less) of extra virgin olive oil. Mix together until well combined, then refrigerate. You can cook with it or spread it on whatever you like.

I'd forgotten about that! Thank you!

 

[CaliS]

I do (and have for quite some time) reverted to the most natural version of any food.

Actual butter is way better than their artificial alternatives as @PeppermintPatty said. No guilt here.

I feel the same way about sugar.

Natural and minimally processed is the goal.

Admittedly, I fall short of my goal - but keep aiming!