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Problem in the 70s was trans fats. Now they're no longer a risk, replacing butter with margarine is a solid evidence-based decision for one's health (though not
by KempyKolibri 2y ago
Problem in the 70s was trans fats. Now they're no longer a risk, replacing butter with margarine is a solid evidence-based decision for one's health (though not so much for one's enjoyment!).
- literalAardvark 2y agoHang on, there's such a thing as non-trans margarine? Sheesh, I'm behind the times. (And really, margarine can be plenty tasty. As a kid I actually preferred it to butter for some reason.)
- KempyKolibri 2y agoLiterally all of them now (in the US and UK at least). Trans fats in industrially produced foods are banned.
- literalAardvark 2y agoNot entirely, pastry still has lots of trans fats, but they're probably essential.