7) Butter
1 tablespoon of butter 14.2 grams contains 102 calories, 12 grams of fat, 0 grams of carbohydrates, 0.1 grams of protein
Butter is a dairy product made from cow’s milk that has been separated from its other components, butter is rich in fat soluble vitamins mainly vitamins A, D , E ,K which play important parts in all body functions and help your blood coagulation cascade, butter has no carb content which makes it ideal for people who want to follow a low carb diet.
The only problem with butter is its fat content it is full of saturated fats that have been blamed for the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases, but if you want a more heart-healthy option you can try margarin which is higher on unsaturated fats that help you control you lipid profile better than butter.
As we all know butter is a great spread on toast in the morning with some sugar-free jam and even better in making delicious heart warming pastries in the winter, so consuming butter in moderation to get some of its benefits and avoid the harmful effects might be the best way to go about this.
