We have all been told or read that margarine is much better for you than butter, is that really true? Seeing how margarine has trans-fats in it and all the studies done on trans fats have shown to cause cancer and other problems in the body, how can it possibly be called a healthy alternative to butter? Next, let's look how it's made shall we?
First of all, they start with a cheap oil such as corn, cotton seed, soybean, safflower and canola oil. These oils are already rancid from the heat extraction process and the last bit of oil is removed with hexane and most of these oils are from genetically modified crops.
Second, the oils are steamed clean destroying all vitamins and antioxidants however, hexane and pesticides remain.
Third, the oils are then mixed with ground nickel, a highly toxic substance, for a catalyst to help the hydrogenation process.
Fourth, the oils are put under high pressure and temperature with the nickel catalyst forcing hydrogen atoms to bond with the oil molecules.
Fifth, the previous process leaves a smelly lumpy gray grease so, emulsifiers ( a soap like substance ) are used to eliminate the smelly lumps.
Sixth, The oil is steam cleaned again to remove chemical odors.
Seventh, bleaching is used on the oil to get rid of the gray color left there from using the nickel.
Eighth, synthetic vitamins, artificial flavors and coloring is added.
Ninth, biased tests are conducted to show how healthy it is compared to butter so you the consumer, will buy this engineered food.
Sound tasty?
Give me my organic butter any day of the week. I would much rather have omega-3's than trans fats and toxic chemicals.
So the next time someone tells you that margarine is healthier than butter, tell them how margarine is made, they just might change their mind.
Thank You
Joseph A. Moylan
www.ionhealthbiomats.weebly.com
ionhealth@hotmail.com
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