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The name Becel originates from the initials BCL (Blood Cholesterol-Lowering).When introduced, the makers of Becel claimed to achieve a blood cholesterol-lowering effect by modifying the triacylglycerol (TAG) profile of the fat used in the margarine under the idea that an increased level of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) reduces the blood cholesterol level.
Butter on bread, pasta or potatoes provides that unmistakable rich, creamy taste. Melted, solid or creamed, it’s decadent in sweet and savory dishes.
The brains at Harvard have spoken. A new study found margarine is better for you than butter. Cue punny headlines like this one: Butter's benefits melt away!. Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan ...
Researchers at the Harvard conducted a 30-year study of thousands of people's diets to find out if butter or margarine is superior. As it turns out, margarine may be better for you than butter ...
Cholesterol is a sterol, a steroid-like lipid made by animals, including humans.The human body makes one-eighth to one-fourth teaspoons of pure cholesterol daily. A cholesterol level of 5.5 millimoles per litre or below is recommended for an adult.
Flora Food Group B.V. is a Dutch food company owning multiple brands of margarine, food spreads, and plant-based foods, including Flora and Blue Band.It states that it is the largest plant-based consumer packaged goods company in the world, operating in 95 countries.
varied by: 1) provision of general calorie recommendations, 2) provision of specific calorie information, and 3) whether high- or low-calorie items were more easily accessible. Results suggest that a strictly informational approach may be less effective than subtle guidance in enticing fast-food customers towards healthier meals.
A serving of Benecol buttery spread supplies 1 g of plant stanols." [6] Consuming more than 3g of plant stanol per day is not recommended and Benecol foods may not be appropriate for pregnant or breast feeding women, and children under 5 years old. [7] Two reviews confirm that plant stanol and sterol esters lower cholesterol levels. [8] [9]