The 3 Reasons Why You Should Use Butter Every Day

What do you think of when you hear the words “healthy diet?”

Do you instantly think of fiber-rich foods like steel cut oats or whole wheat breads?

Or do you think of including more fruits and veggies into your diet?

I am going to go out on a limb and state that when you hear the term “healthy diet,” you probably think of the following foods:

- Steel cut oats, whole wheat breads, beans, legumes
- Lean cuts of meats or wild-caught fatty fish
- Fresh fruits and veggies (think the rainbow of colors on your plate)

Now, would you put BUTTER on your healthy plate?

Probably not!  But I am here to say:

You should be!  Butter – especially the kind made with cream from a grass-fed cow  – is loaded with nutrients that everyone – no matter your age – needs in order to maintain your health.

But I am sure you still don’t believe me…

That’s why I am going to give you THREE reasons why you need to eat MORE butter:

1. Good for Diabetes

Look, as a society, we have gotten bigger and rounder!  And it’s not because of too much fat!

In fact, the real driver behind the soaring obesity trends may be too many refined products in our diet.

But that’s not why butter is so darn good for reducing symptoms commonly associated with diabetes!

One issue that people may have BEFORE they get diabetes is not being very sensitive to the hormone insulin.

Well, butter may be able to help!  A recent study shows that butyrate – a type of short-chain fatty acid – may improve insulin sensitivity!

And when that happens – you may be able to better utilize insulin, which may lead to better control of sugar levels.

2. Boosts Your Immune System

Butter contains a boatload of nutrients that are needed for optimal health!

And when you think of being – and staying healthy – you should think about your immune system and how it fights off the very bacteria that could make you sick – sometimes deathly sick.

Well, butter may help!

Two vitamins important for immune health are Vitamins A and D – which are found in natural - butter made from cream from a grass-fed cow!

Not only could boosting your immune system keep you from getting sick, it may also prevent cancer from rearing its ugly head.

Yes, I said cancer!

Both of these potent vitamins may prevent tumor development and may also reduce the growth of new cancer cells!

3. Build Strong Bones

Two potent vitamins your body needs to stay healthy – and build strong bones  are vitamin D (which everyone knows) and vitamin K.

And guess what?  Butter contains both!

In fact, a recent study shows that elderly women, who were deficient in vitamin K, were more likely to suffer a hip fracture compared to those with adequate vitamin K levels.

Move Over Margarine – Butter is BACK!

Most people avoid butter due to the negative impact they perceive it will have on their health.

However, they couldn’t be further from the truth!

Butter is chock full of the RIGHT nutrients your body needs to maintain health and wellness.

So, go ahead and throw your partially-hydrogenated, trans-fat filled margarine away and move your all-natural butter made with cream from a grass-fed cow, into the fridge!

References:

Feskanich D Weber P, Willett WC, Rockett H, Booth SL, Colditz G.  Vitamin K intake and hip fractures in women: a prospective study.  Am J Clin Nutr.  1999 Jan;69(1):74-79.

Gao Z, Yip J, Zhang J, Ward RE, Martin RJ, Lefevre M, Cefalu WT, Ye J.  Butyrate Improves Insulin Sensitivity and Increases Energy Expenditure in Mice.  Diabetes.  2009 Jul;58(7):1509-1517.