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Health Benefits & Disadvantages of Eating Margarine

This product have many advantages and disadvantages of margarine. It become one of the products most commonly used in many homes and for all kinds of meals. Because it is cheaper than butter and has many similarities with it, it is easy to opt for it and even confuse it with the latter product. However, and despite the fact that for many it is the perfect companion to many foods, it is convenient that you find out why this should not really be an option for you, especially if you are trying to lose weight.

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Nutritional Properties of Margarine

Margarine contains omega 6, omega 3 and is rich in vitamin D. It has a large amount of vitamin K (for every 100 g of this food they contain 93 ug of this vitamin). Provides iron, protein, calcium, potassium, iodine, zinc, magnesium and phosphorus.

Its caloric intake is 722 kcal. of calories per 100 grams. It has 115 mg. of cholesterol and 80 g of fat.

Benefits of Margarine

There are many benefits of margarine if you add it into your diet.

  • It maintains bone health and is a great source of antioxidants.
  • Prevents eye diseases thanks to vitamin A.
  • Strengthens the immune system and protects us from diseases such as cancer.
  • Maintains the good condition of the skin and mucous membranes.
  • Helps strengthen skin and bones.
  • It is a beneficial food for blood circulation.
  • It has antioxidant properties, which is why it fights aging and helps in the prevention of degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s.
  • Its vitamin K content helps the blood to clot properly.

A recent studies concluded that less saturated fat in diet is linked to a 17% reduced risk of heart disease when it’s replaced with polyunsaturated fat.


Disadvantages of Margarine

  • Margarine contains a high level of calories and fat.
  • This food is not recommended if you want to lose weight or if you want to maintain your weight since its caloric intake is quite high.
  • Contains many preservatives and additives.
  • Although there are fewer and fewer brands that contain a high level of trans fat, the truth is that margarine contains a lot of fat even if it is vegetable.
  • Increases cholesterol and the possibility of cardiovascular disease.
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