There are many reasons to avoid margarine and here is another. It can leave you stupid.
As reported by researchers from the University of Auckland, children who consumed margarine every day had definately reduced IQ scores by the age of three-and-a-half than children who did not.
And youngsters who were underweight when born had scores that were even lower by the time they were seven.
The problem here is that margarine was touted us as a healthier substitute for butter. In fact, it could be the most unhealthy ‘food’ ever created.
You sure wouldn’t know this by looking at the labels. They use statements like ’100% Natural’ and ‘Mother Nature’s Own’ and ‘Heart Healthy’ and the like all over them. But they are just nothing but chemical concoctions made in a laboratory.
The vegetable oils used in a lot of margarine are hydrogenated to make them solid. This makes the oil into highly unhealthy trans-fatty acids.
These manufactured fatty acids have been shown to increase ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL) and reduce ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL). They have also been linked to inflammation, one of the major contributers to heart disease.
There is another gem of a study about margarine. It’s titled, ‘Margarine Intake and Subsequent Coronary Heart Disease in Men.’
This study is backed up by the world-famous Framingham Heart Study. They tracked people for 20 years and kept track of the number of heart attacks suffered.
The results were eye-opening.
As margarine consumption went up, heart attacks increased. As butter consumption increased, heart attacks declined.
That’s not all.
During the second decade, the group consuming the most margarine had 77% more heart attacks than those eating none!
Not using margarine may not just make you smarter, it could prevent you from having a heart attack or stroke.
Butter is a far better choice. But do not settle for just any type of butter. I suggest organic butter from grass-fed cows.
It contains short- and medium-chain fatty acids. These are easily converted to energy. As a result the fat in butter is less likely to be kept as fat in your body.
Plus, it’s packed with vitamins and essential nutrients your body uses.
And here’s a little information you probably wouldn’t know: Butter contains more vitamin A than carrots. It also provides vitamin E and selenium. These three nutrients help protect your heart from free radical damage.
To get more information on how to prevent childhood obesity, visit Dave Owen’s site “Facts About Childhood Obesity”. You will find many ways to help your child loose weight and gain self-esteem.
