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Is Butter Good For You?

There has been a lot of propaganda against “saturated” fats as being unhealthy for you, and being the root cause of heart diseases, but if you check up the authority you will see that none of these studies have been conclusively backed up and there is no real evidence that there is any direct link between eating saturated fats and heart disease.

Butter is a natural source of saturated fats and has been the staple diet of many cultures around the world, but thanks to all the negative propaganda against it (Mostly by the “low fat” processed food proliferators) the consumption of butter has dropped drastically in America and other countries who are influenced by this propaganda (There has also been an increase in cases of heart disease with the drop in butter consumption). One must stop to consider if you should blindly believe all this “profit motivated” propaganda or should one trust one’s instinct about the food.

So many cultures have thrived, and are thriving, on butter as a staple source of nutrition. Our ancestors were big proponents of butter as an essential diet so much so that butter was revered as “divine” food and offered to gods during festivals (it’s still followed as a practice in countries like India). Butter is good for your health, and if it’s natural organic butter (with no added preservatives and sodium) then it’s even better.

How is Butter Good for You?

Listed below are the various health benefits of eating butter.

A rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and K – Vitamin A is essential for healthy glowing skin, lush hair, better immunity, better thyroid function and adrenal health. Butter is a good source of easily absorbable vitamin A. It’s all the more essential for kids and teenagers during their growing years. Vitamin E and K are essential for good eye sight, healthy skin and hair.

Helps cholesterol metabolism – Butter can aid in improving your cholesterol metabolism and thus balance your cholesterol levels. It contains a compound called Lecithin which is responsible for cholesterol metabolism.

Butter strengthens arteries – In cultures where eating butter is staple, it’s rare to find people suffering from heart diseases. One reason is that butter contains an anti-oxidant which helps strengthen arteries and improve arterial health in general, thus preventing issues like high blood pressure, arterial clogging and heart problems.

A rich source of Vitamin D – Eating butter can help prevent calcification of joints. Butter contains vitamin D which helps in the absorption of calcium which in turn affects your bone and joint health in general. Saturated fats are essential to keep your joints “well oiled” and hence butter acts as an “anti stiffness” food. No wonder people who consume butter on daily basis don’t suffer from arthritis, rheumatism and other joint problems. Butter also helps prevent tooth decay by helping with calcium absorbtion.

A good source of Iodine – Butter is very good source of absorbable iodine. This mineral is essential for healthy thyroid function and mental health.

A source of healthy cholesterol – The cholesterol present in butter is essential for your brain and nervous development. It’s all the more important for kids during their growing stages.

A source of “Activator X” – This compound is used by the body to absorb minerals. The absence, or reduction, in this compound will cause your body to discard many essential minerals during the process of assimilation. Butter is a good source of Activator X.

Protects against gastrointestinal infections- Butter helps protect against ailments in the digestive tracts, and it has anti-microbial properties which fights against bacteria found in the stomach and intestines. Eating butter will ensure good digestive health.

A muscle builder – If you are looking to build healthy muscles you must include butter in your diet. Butter is a source of linoleic acid which helps build muscles, protects against cancer and builds immunity.

Butter is also a quick source of energy, and the best part is that it’s not stored in the adipose tissue. All these benefits should convince you that butter is good for your health and should be a part of your regular diet.

Article by expert author ‘Sen’ for Outofstress.com