Some Health Facts About Margarine

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◦By replacing butter with soft spread margarine, the average person will cut at least 1200 grams of saturated fat from their diet per year

◦Losing as little as 7-10 pounds can significantly lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease

◦A whole stick of butter has almost as much animal fat and cholesterol and double the amount of saturated fat as three quarter-pound burgers with cheese

◦Healthy adults should consume two servings of fatty fish per week to reduce their risk of heart disease

◦Lifestyle management of exercise and diet can lead to an approximate 20% reduction in cholesterol levels

◦Soft spread margarine provides rich buttery taste, but with less saturated fat and no cholesterol