Butter X Margarine

Pass the butter, please.....

Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys. When it killed the turkeys, the people who had put the money into the research wanted a pay-back so they put their heads together to figure out what to do with this product to get their money back.
It was a white substance with no food appeal so they added the yellow coloring and sold it to people to use in place of butter. How do you like it? They have come out with some clever new flavorings.

DO YOU KNOW the difference between margarine and butter?
*Both have the same amount of calories.
*Butter is slightly higher in saturated fats at 8 grams; compared to 5 grams for margarine.
*Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53% over eating the same amount of butter, according to a recent Harvard Medical Study.
*Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods.
*Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has a few and only because they are added!
*Butter tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the flavor of other foods.
*Butter has been around for centuries where margarine has been around for less than 100years .

And now, for Margarine.
*Very High in Trans fatty acids which are outlawed in some countries.
*Triples risk of coronary heart disease.
*Increases total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol) and lowers HDL cholesterol, (the good cholesterol)
*Increases the risk of cancers up to five times..
*Lowers quality of breast milk.
*Decreases immune response.
*Decreases insulin response.

And here's the most disturbing fact.... HERE IS THE PART THAT IS VERY INTERESTING!
Margarine is but ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC... and shares 27 ingredients with PAINT.

These facts alone were enough to have me avoiding margarine for life and anything else that is hydrogenated (this means hydrogen is added, changing the molecular structure of the substance).
You can try this yourself:

Purchase a tub of margarine and leave it open in your garage or shaded area. Within a couple of days you will notice a couple of things:

* No flies, not even those pesky fruit flies will go near it (that should tell you something)
* It does not rot or smell differently because it has no nutritional value ; nothing will grow on it.

Even those teeny weeny microorganisms will not a find a home to grow. Why? Because it is nearly plastic . Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that on your toast?

To Your Health: Five Tips for Maintaining Good Health

Good health doesn’t start at the doctor’s office—it starts where we live, work, learn, and play. Here are five top tips that we’ve compiled on maintaining your health.

(Compiled from Internet resources)

1) Eat Healthy:

• Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains every day.
• Raw foods are generally more nutritious, and cooked foods are generally easier to digest. Find a good balance that provides the nutrition and energy your body needs.
• Limit processed and commercialized foods and drinks. Foods and drinks that contain added sugar, salt, unhealthy fats, preservatives and flavor enhancers should be limited or avoided. Limit caffeine and alcohol.
• Drink lots of fresh, pure water.
• In some parts of the world, food—particularly produce—is not as nutritious as it used to be, due to the commercialization of the farming process. You may want to consider supplementing your healthy diet with a good quality multivitamin that provides the extra nutrients needed to maintain health.
• Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight raises many health risks. Eat healthy foods and maintain an active lifestyle to keep your weight in check.

2) Be active:

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

• Incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Include exercises and activities that raise your breathing and heart rates and that strengthen your muscles.
• Help kids and teens exercise for at least one hour a day. Include activities that raise their breathing and heart rates and that strengthen their muscles and bones.

3) Protect yourself:

• Wash hands frequently, habitually, consistently, with soap and water, to stop the spread of germs.
• Wear helmets, seat belts, and insect repellent when appropriate.
• Protect yourself from the sun. In addition to wearing appropriate clothing and hats, and sunscreen when necessary, don’t stay in the sun for too long.
• Avoid smoking and breathing second-hand smoke.
• Build healthy and loving relationships with family and friends.
• Be ready for emergencies. Make a supply kit. Make a plan. Be informed.

4) Manage stress:

• Balance work, home, spiritual life, and play.
• Get support from family and friends.
• Stay positive.
• Take time to relax.
• Make love. People who have sex at least twice a week get a protective boost in their immune systems.
• Get seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Make sure kids get more, based on their age.
• Get help or counseling if needed.

5) Get medical checkups when needed:

• Seek medical counsel if you have persistent pain, ongoing sickness, notice worrisome changes in your body, or have problems with medicine. Listen to your body; don’t just let things go.
• Know your family’s medical histories.
• Research or ask your doctor how you can lower your chances for health problems, based on your lifestyle and personal and family health histories.
• Be informed of what exams and tests you need and when to get them. This includes regular dental, eye, and general physical checkups.