The Skinny on Butter

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What to look for in a spread…

  • Contains no more than 2 grams of saturated fat per serving
  • 0 grams of trans fat
  • The ingredients list should not have partially hydrogenated oils listed (trans fat)
  • No added sugar
  • Choose spreadable or whipped over stick

So What should I buy? Here is a list of spreads to try!

Tubs & Squeezes:

  • Smart Beat Smart Squeeze
  • Olivio- Light, Original
  • Promise-Activ Light
  • I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!- Whipped & Creamy Taste, Light, Calcium + Vitamin D, made with Olive Oil
  • Smart Balance- Light, made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Whipped Low Sodium
  • Brummel & Brown
  • Country Crock- Light, Calcium plus Vitamin D, Churn Style, Whipped Easy Squeeze

Butter (in a tub):

  • Land O Lakes Light with Canola Oil
  • Olivio Light with Canola, Olive & Flaxseed Oil
  • Smart Balance Light Butter & Canola Oil Blend

Note: Even though a band name might be on this list, that does not mean that every spread they make is healthy, so always check the nutrition labels.