Foods you think are healthy BUT AREN'T! #17: MARGARINE
WHY WE THINK IT’S HEALTHY: Advertised as a “heart-healthy” alternative to butter, margarine has been over-recommended for the past 50 years as a way to reduce our intake of saturated animal fat. Some brands are made with phytosterols that can reduce blood cholesterol levels. WHY IT’S NOT: Not only has saturated fat…
