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Zoey Shorts, the Bite Size podcast where we discuss one topic around science and nutrition. And today's subject is Butter vs Margarine. Are you team Butter or are you team Margarine? Now they might appear quite similar but they affect our bodies in different ways. Do you think we'll be able to crown a champion by the end of this episode? Well what we will be able to do is clear up some misconceptions that we're going to address.

Whether you’re frying, baking, or topping your toast, most of you will eat either butter or margarine at some point today. The fact that these spreads are such a staple means that we need to know their effects on our health. And It might surprise you to learn that this impact has changed quite dramatically over the past 20 years.

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Dr. Sarah ask: Which is healthier, butter or margarine?

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Mentioned in today’s episode:

Margarine from Science Direct

Margarines: Historical approach, technological aspects, nutritional profile, and global trends from Food Research International

Reduction of LDL-cholesterol as a result of the change from butter to soft margarine from Polish Archives of Internal Medicine

Americans' per capita consumption of margarine & butter from the USDA

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