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Margarine sold outside of the United States may have trans fats. These fats increase the risk of heart disease. Margarine sold in the U.S. is not allowed to have added trans fats. Depending on the oils and the recipe, margarines have different amounts of saturated fat, salt and vitamins. The more solid the margarine, the more saturated fat it has.
Duyff RL. Fat facts. In: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Complete Food and Nutrition Guide. 5th ed. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 2017. Dietary reference intakes for energy, carbohydrate, fiber, fat, fatty acids, cholesterol, protein, and amino acids (macronutrients).
Do you feel like you can't keep up with the latest nutrition news because it's always changing? It's true that knowledge about nutrition and diet evolves over time. But there are some nutrition basics that can help you sort through the latest research and advice. Nutrition basics come down to eating wholesome foods that support your health.
1 teaspoon soft margarine. 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. 2 tablespoons low-fat salad dressing or 1 tablespoon regular dressing. Sweets and added sugars. 1 tablespoon sugar. 1 tablespoon jelly or jam. 1/2 cup sorbet. 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) sugar-sweetened lemonade.
Use low-fat substitutions when you can. For example, top a baked potato with low-sodium salsa or low-fat yogurt rather than butter. Or use sliced whole fruit or low-sugar fruit spread on toast instead of margarine. Check the food labels of cookies, cakes, frostings, crackers and chips. These foods are low on nutrition.
Stick margarine; How trans fats harm you ... Oteng A, et al. Mechanisms of action of trans fatty acids ...
Use butter or margarine generously on potatoes, bread, toast, hot cereal, rice, noodles and vegetables and in soups. Put olive oil or another oil on bread, rice, pasta and vegetables. Spread peanut butter or other nut butters — which contain protein and healthy fats — on toast, bread, apple or banana slices, crackers, or celery.
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People tend to think of avocados in guacamole, which often is eaten with high-fat corn chips. Try adding avocado slices to salads and sandwiches or eating them as a side dish.