Cholesterol Myth | Eating Margarine Instead Of Butter Will Lower Your Cholesterol….NOT!

Cholesterol Myth: Eating margarine instead of butter will lower your cholesterol.

All fats can contribute to raised cholesterol levels, and you especially need to be aware of saturated, trans, and hydrogenated fats. 

There are actually a number of margarines that contain these types of fats. 

To truly lower you cholesterol, you must decrease the total amounts of fat you eat and choose fats that are lower in trans and saturated fats. 

Choosing margarine will not automatically help you lower your cholesterol. 

Choosing a margarine that is low in saturated and trans fats and is not hydrogenated - and then eating smaller quantities of that margarine - may be beneficial for your heart health and your cholesterol level. 

Choosing to use small quantities of very good extra virgin olive oil instead of margarine may be even better for your heart and cholesterol.