Butter Poll

[plunkybug]

Over my vacation, there was a discussion about the use of butter vs margerine, for health and taste, and so forth, so having my own beliefs challenged, I went online to see for myself. The general consensus is that butter is more natural but full of fat and cholesterol but that margerine can have trans fats which are bad, but that there are some that are trans fat free, and so the consensus for which is healthier tends to lean towards margerine, in tub style, as it has fewer trans fats than stick margerine. So...

[Poll #790416]

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[plunkybug.livejournal.com]

I prefer butter, organic when I can, but I do use oil to saute with. Sometimes a little of each. I should probably look at margerine for occasions where it is not important like baking or cooking. I have Land O Lakes spreadable butter which has canola in it, and I think that may help a little on the healthiness. How does EB taste? Any other brands you like? What sorts of cooking do you use margerine in vs butter, and does it come out as well?