Butter is obtained by churning cream or separating. Most often this food product are made from cow's milk. This oil has a high fat content - at least 82.5%.
Let's consider how this product is useful and harmful, and also we will figure out what is on the Russian shelves butter the best.
Varieties and types of butter - which is tastier and healthier?
According to taste and raw materials used, the oil is divided into:
These are the two standard types. They can be both sweet and salty. The mass fraction of fat in them is 82.5%. This is real butter, not a spread. But it is difficult to find it on Russian shelves, or its price is very high.
From how much fat is in the butter, the following types of butter are distinguished:
- Traditional
Its fat content is 82.5%. This butter is made from pasteurized cream. It is sweet and soft in taste. This oil is more useful than all other types. - amateur
This oil is also good, but it is considered to be a spread, since the fat content is exactly 80%. Such butter can be different - sweet, salty, sour. - Peasant
Butter is also considered a spread. Its mass fraction of fat is even less than the previous one - 72.5%. It can be sweet cream - only sweet or salty, and sour cream salty. - sandwich
This spread has 61% fat content. Meets the taste of sweet and sour cream unsalted. - tea
The fat content of the spread is 50%. And this means that such oil is not useful. - Oil with various fillers
For example, chocolate butter has a fat content of 62%. There are also honey and fruit fillings. But note - they will also have a low percentage of fat and do not benefit your body. - Ghee
This butter is made from butter by melting milk fat. Its fat content is at least 98%, but at the same time it does not contain useful substances.
Despite the fact that the first three varieties are considered to be the best, they may contain table salt, carotene (food coloring), bacterial preparations, concentrates of lactic microorganisms. These substances are not dangerous.
But the composition of other types of butter, except for ghee, can include not only useful vitamins and bacterial concentrates, but also harmful flavors, preservatives, stabilizers and emulsifiers . That is why it is not worth buying such a spread.
Composition, calorie content and nutritional value of ghee, sandwich, peasant and other varieties of butter
100 g of butter contains:
- 15.8 g of water.
- 82.5 g fat.
- 0.8 g of carbohydrates.
- 0.5 g of proteins.
- 0.03 g organic acids.
It also contains vitamins:
- A - 0.59 mg.
- D - 0.008 mg.
- Beta-carotene - 0.38 mg.
- E - 2.2 mg.
- B2 - 0.01 mg.
- PP - 0.05 mg.
Not all varieties contain vitamins in small quantities. C, B1, B9.
Butter contains useful micro and macro elements:
- 0.2 g of ash.
- 19 mg phosphorus.
- 15 mg potassium.
- 12 mg calcium.
- 7 mg sodium.
- 0.4 mg magnesium.
- 200 micrograms of iron.
- 100 micrograms of zinc.
- 2.5 micrograms of copper.
- 2 micrograms of manganese.
Consider the nutritional value different varieties oils:
- There are 717 kcal in 100 g of butter.
- In the same amount of traditional - 748 kcal.
- In the amateur - 709 kcal.
- In the peasant - 661 kcal.
- In a sandwich - 566 kcal.
- In tea - 546 kcal.
- In melted - 892 kcal.
Benefit
Butter has positive properties:
- Gives the body strength and energy due to its rich composition.
- Absorbed quickly.
- Has a wound healing effect. Helps those who suffer from gastrointestinal diseases.
- Heals ulcers, fights gastritis, pancreatitis, cholelithiasis.
- Patients are allowed to eat 15-20 g of oil per day.
- Useful for women. Thanks to cholesterol, the body produces bile acids and sex hormones that promote menstruation and conception.
- Children improve their intellectual abilities, restore memory, concentration.
- The overall balance of lipids in the blood and cholesterol levels are normalized.
- Reduces the risk of cancer.
- Preserves the visual function of the body.
- Prevents osteoporosis and rickets.
- Improves all metabolic processes of the body - cellular, mineral, vitamin.
Oil should be used V fresh or add to the dish after it is cooked.
Frying in butter will not bring any benefit, all the nutrients and nutrients that make up its composition will disappear.
Special ghee suitable for frying . It contains 98% fat and several times more vitamins and elements than cream. Nutritionists recommend frying food on it, as it contains almost no unsaturated fats, which, when heated, oxidize and become harmful.
Harm and contraindications
Too much butter can cause:
- Obesity due to high calorie and fat content.
- Atherosclerosis and heart disease, blood vessels because the oil contains a large amount of cholesterol and unsaturated fats.
- Allergies, since butter is made up of milk proteins.
The trans fats that are part of the spread or margarine are of great harm to our body. They:
- Disrupt metabolism. Hence the obesity.
- They settle on the walls of blood vessels and clog cells.
- Increase the risk of atherosclerosis, cancer, heart disease.
- Spoil the quality of the milk of a nursing mother.
- Develop diabetes especially in pregnant women.
To avoid unpleasant consequences, eat really real oil. Spread or margarine won't do you any good.
In the diet of children, nursing mothers, pregnant women, diabetics with allergies - SF answers all questions
When using butter, many questions arise. Let's answer the most common ones:
At what age can butter be introduced into the children's menu?
- This product can be given to a baby at 5 months in the amount of 1-4 grams.
- At 7-8 months, the dose should be 4-5 g, at a year old - 6 g, at 1-3 years - from 6 to 15 g.
- In the first months of life, it is better to assimilate oil with vegetable puree, then you can add oil to cereals.
Is butter good for diabetes?
- The hypoglycemic index of butter is very high, so diabetics should avoid this product.
- But, since the oil is nutritious and healthy, nutritionists allow it to be consumed in diabetes with a maximum of 15 g per day.
Can children or adults be allergic to butter?
Allergy to butter is rare. It can occur in allergy sufferers due to the harmful substances that make up the product, for example, emulsifiers, flavors, etc. Therefore, when choosing an oil, read its composition.
How much butter can a pregnant woman eat?
The human body needs 10 grams of butter daily, and the body of a pregnant woman needs 30 grams.
Dishes with butter in the diet of a nursing mother?
Nursing mothers should eat butter in the first month after childbirth.
The maximum and required dosage is 30 g. This amount will be enough to restore strength, energy for the mother and for the development of the baby. Oil can be added to porridge or just make a sandwich.
Butter for gastritis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis
- With these and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, it is allowed to eat 20 g of oil per day. This amount will not harm the body and will help cure diseases, facilitate the passage and absorption of food.
- With exacerbations of the above diseases, it is necessary to refuse both butter and other fats and oils in the patient's diet.
Preparation and storage rules
Dishes with butter for an adult menu
Baby food with butter
The children's diet should also include dishes with butter. Here's what you can cook for kids:
- Cauliflower soup puree or. Suitable for a child from 1 year old.
- Liver pate with butter. Pate can be eaten by children from 1 year.
- Porridge with butter - for children from 5 months.
How to store butter properly?
Store butter in unpackaged form.
Here are important criteria and terms of storage of this product at home:
- In parchment at a temperature of minus 3 degrees, the oil can be stored for 10 days.
- In a plastic container at the same temperature, it is stored for 15 days.
- In laminated foil - 20 days.
- And in a metal can - 3 months.
To prevent butter from molding and has been stored longer, it is worth storing it in the freezer. Its beneficial properties do not change at cold temperatures. From a frozen piece, you can cut off a small one and put it in a butter dish.
By the way, so that the oil does not mold, does not turn yellow and does not have an unpleasant odor , store it in a ceramic or wooden butter dish on the top shelf of the refrigerator.
At room temperature oil can also be saved . Worth putting a piece in enamel pan with salt water, cover with a plate, place a weight on top and place in the coldest place. 20 g of salt are dissolved in 1 liter of water.
And ghee should be stored in a glass jar, in a refrigerator. It doesn't spoil for a long time.
How to make ghee on your own?
- Melt the butter in a ladle or saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and lower the heat.
- As soon as you notice sediment settling, pour the mixture into another bowl.
- In order to melt 400 g of butter, it takes half an hour, and 1-2 kg - an hour.
How to make butter at home?
You can also make your own butter at home. This difficult method is divided into several steps:
Does Butter Help You Lose Weight?
It is allowed to use butter with several diets:
- With a salt-free diet, since this product does not contain salts.
- With a diet for diabetics.
- With, which is prescribed after removal of the gallbladder
- or with a stomach ulcer. Butter is allowed to be added to soups and mashed potatoes.
- With a diet for pregnant women. Pregnant women should definitely consume oil, it is of great benefit to the child.
Note that oil is better to eat in the first half of the day, preferably at breakfast.
Nutritionists recommend using it and at low calorie diet for weight loss. For example, you can add butter to porridge, dress salad or pasta. It should not be completely abandoned, because it carries the nutrients necessary for the body.
Milk fat has valuable biological and taste qualities. It includes a balanced complex of fatty acids, contains a significant amount of phosphatides and fat-soluble vitamins, has a low melting point (32-35 °C) and solidification (15-24 °C), and is easily absorbed by the body (90-95%).
Butter also contains proteins found in milk, carbohydrates, some water-soluble vitamins, minerals, and water (this non-fat part is called butter plasma). Butter has a high calorie content (Vologda butter - 730 kcal / 100 g) and digestibility. Butter contains vitamin A and, and in summer time carotene
Milk fat is well absorbed, immediately gives a person energy. That's why a butter sandwich is considered a great breakfast. It gives us strength and strengthens the body.
Butter is especially useful for those who have a disorder with digestion. "Oiled" sick stomach and duodenum recover faster. Healing vitamin A accelerates the healing of sores. Those suffering from chronic cholecystitis, pancreatitis and cholelithiasis can treat themselves to 15-20 grams of oil per day. But you should not eat more than 5-7 g in one sitting.
Cholesterol is indispensable for the production of biologically active substances: bile acids, sex and some other hormones. If there is not enough fat in a woman's body, her periods disappear, conception is impossible.
Fats are part of the cells and are necessary for their renewal. There are especially many fat-like compounds in nerve tissues and the brain. Therefore, poor nutrition in infancy causes irreparable damage to the intellect. With insufficient fat intake in schoolchildren, a violation of concentration and a decrease in academic performance is possible.
Butter contains up to 40% monounsaturated oleic acid, which is the glory of olive oil. She provides especially beneficial effect on blood cholesterol levels, not to mention the fact that it improves the overall balance of blood lipids. In addition, oleic acid suppresses the activity of the cancer gene.
Thus, moderate consumption of butter is good for our health. It is no coincidence that our ancestors ate butter only on fast days, which, as you know, are less in a year than fast days, and were healthy.
There is a lot of controversy about the benefits and harms of butter. Adherents of a healthy lifestyle try to reduce as much as possible, or even completely eliminate products containing animal fats from the diet. Today, the average Russian eats only 1.2 kg of butter per year, while the annual norm recommended by nutritionists is 4.5 kg. Is it worth limiting the use of this product and what is more in it - benefit or harm?
What is useful butter?
If you study the composition of butter in more detail, then the benefits of the product are obvious.
Table: chemical composition of traditional butter (82.5% fat)
| In 100 g of product: | |
| Squirrels | 0.5 g |
| Fats | 82.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Starch | 0.02 g |
| Water | 24 g |
| Butyric acid | 15 g |
| Linolenic acid | 0.7 g |
| Lauric acid | 11 g |
| Oleic acid | 45 g |
| Cholesterol | 180 mg |
| Lecithin | 0.5 g |
| Vitamin A | 2 mg |
| Vitamin B5 | 8 mg |
| Vitamin D | 10 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 20 mg |
| Potassium | 2000 mg |
| Calcium | 1000 mg |
| Sodium | 2000 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1050 mg |
| calories | 748 kcal |
Butter owes its valuable qualities primarily to a balanced complex of 150 fatty acids, 20 of which are irreplaceable, that is, not produced by the human body. Let's name a few of the most significant:
- butyric and linoleic acids have an anticarcinogenic effect and prevent oncological diseases;
- lauric acid has antimicrobial and antifungal properties, it increases the body's resistance to bacterial and fungal infections;
- oleic acid, which makes up 45% of the product, lowers cholesterol levels, prevents its deposition on the walls of blood vessels and protects the heart.
Butter contains many other useful substances and fat-soluble vitamins that perform important functions in the body:
- lecithin normalizes cholesterol metabolism;
- vitamin A maintains visual acuity and proper functioning of the immune system, strengthens the epithelium of the respiratory tract, and it also envelops and heals the mucous membranes, which is why the product is necessarily part of the diet in the treatment of stomach ulcers;
- vitamin D, necessary for the absorption of vitamin A and calcium, contributes to the strength of bones and joints, healthy teeth, hair and nails;
- vitamin E is a natural antioxidant, it takes part in the regulation of the circulatory system and liver function, prevents the formation of cancer cells and protects the immune system.
Butter is indispensable for diseases of the digestive system - it can increase bile secretion and reduce the acidity of gastric juice.
Butter is very valuable for women. It is indispensable not only for maintaining beauty, but also for normal hormonal levels. No wonder it is recommended for problems with conception. If there is not enough adipose tissue in a woman's body, then her menstrual cycle is disturbed, she is not able to become pregnant and bear a child. The oil also prevents the development of breast cancer.
Butter is also useful for men - it helps to maintain normal sexual activity, and animal protein and vitamin E improve sperm production.
There are many myths about butter. Some of them are debunked by Dr. Sergei Agapkin in the video clip of the program "About the most important thing."
Video: the whole truth about butter
When is butter not good for you?
Many doctors believe that the use of butter should be completely abandoned in the presence of the following problems:
- heart attack or stroke;
- hypertension and any other cardiovascular diseases;
- individual intolerance;
- obesity - due to high calorie content.
But not all experts agree with this. In contrast to their colleagues, other doctors recommend only limiting the consumption of the product, but not completely eliminating it from the diet.
Excessive passion for butter and constant excess of the recommended daily dose, especially with a sedentary lifestyle and over 40 years of age, is fraught with atherosclerosis, obesity, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, liver and kidneys.
Butter is definitely harmful if used for frying or added to baked goods. The fact is that, in addition to milk fat, the product contains protein components, which, when heated, form free radicals, leading to the oncological diseases.
The benefits of ghee for the body:
The reputation of butter has been seriously damaged due to the large number of fakes. Of all dairy products, butter is the leader in terms of the amount of surrogate produced. Fake products and spreads contain trans fats that damage artery walls. That is why when buying unfamiliar brands of butter, you should always carefully study the packaging. The composition of the natural product includes only cream, salted butter contains a small percentage of salt. No other components should be present in real oil. Fat content of less than 80–85% can be alarming: often such a product contains unhealthy impurities.
Find out more about how to choose the right butter in a video from an expert in food production, Associate Professor Anar Mambetova.
Video: the secrets of choosing the right butter
Some complain of heartburn from butter. The reason for this may be gastroesophageal reflux - the reverse reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. The presence of such a symptom is the reason for contacting a gastroenterologist.
Many teenagers refuse butter because of the formation of acne. In this case, it is worth limiting the consumption of the product to 10 g per day and include more coarse fiber in the diet - vegetables, herbs, fruits. The complete rejection of animal fats during puberty can lead to hormonal disorders and other serious health problems.
How much oil can you eat without harm to health?
For a healthy person, nutritionists recommend eating up to 20 g of butter daily. In order for the product to be fully absorbed, and not deposited in fat on the sides, it is better to use it for breakfast. The body will be saturated and receive a powerful boost of energy. It is good to add oil to cereals, main dishes or make sandwiches with it.
In case of obesity, problems with the heart and blood vessels, the consumption of the product should be limited to 5 g per day.
Features of the use of butter for different categories of people
When using butter, there may be some nuances depending on the age and condition of the body.
During pregnancy
Regular consumption of butter during pregnancy is necessary for many reasons:
- high content calcium ensures the correct formation of the skeletal system of the unborn child;
- a complex of fat-soluble vitamins and fatty acids ensure the absorption of calcium and the normal functioning of the digestive system, protect the immune system, maintain the skin, teeth, hair and nails of the mother in a healthy state;
- the oil contains substances responsible for the growth and proper formation of new cells, stabilizing the hormonal background;
- the product provides the elasticity of blood vessels and helps to avoid the development of varicose veins.
In the first trimester, all the vital organs of the baby are laid, therefore future mom should receive enough protein, calcium and vitamins from food. If there are no contraindications, the consumption of butter at this time can be increased to 30 g per day.
In the early stages, often pregnant women are tormented by toxicosis. In this case, the consumption of fatty foods should be limited, but you can not refuse it completely. The permitted amount of butter for toxicosis is up to 10 g per day. It is better to add it to cereals and main dishes.
In the second trimester, heartburn and constipation often become constant companions of expectant mothers. One teaspoon of butter on an empty stomach will help a woman cope with constipation, and if taken 10 minutes after eating, you can get rid of heartburn. At the end of this period, the active growth of the baby begins, so the risk of gaining excess weight is very high. That is why the consumption of butter should be reduced to 20 g per day.
When breastfeeding
Butter is necessary for a nursing mother - it contains a lot of vitamins and minerals necessary for a baby for normal growth and development. And the probability of provoking an allergic reaction in a crumb is extremely small, since the content of animal protein in the product is insignificant - only half a percent.
It is very important to monitor the quality of the product and buy oil from proven trademarks. In no case should a nursing mother use oil for frying or add it to baking. During heat treatment, it turns into poison for the child.
You can include the product in your diet for your mother from the first month of a baby's life. But this must be done gradually. The initial dose should not exceed half a teaspoon. In the future, little by little it can be increased.
But do not get carried away with the product beyond measure. 30 g - maximum daily dose for a nursing mother. Its excess can cause an increase in cholesterol, obesity, heartburn, indigestion, and the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
In rare cases, butter can provoke an allergic reaction in a baby. Then mom should stop using it for at least a few months, until digestive system the baby will not get stronger.
Butter for feeding
The well-known pediatrician Yevgeny Komarovsky believes that a child who is breastfed does not need to be given butter for complementary foods before 8 months. The doctor recommends first introducing the baby to foods such as kefir, cottage cheese, vegetable purees and cereals. As for oils, you need to start with refined vegetable oils. And only after the child gets used to all of the above products, you can add to ready porridge a small amount of butter. For formula-fed babies, butter can be introduced into the diet from 6 months.
The initial dose should be no more than 1 gram, this is literally on the tip of a knife. Then you should make sure that the product is well tolerated and only after that begin to gradually increase the portion of animal fat to 5 g per day, which corresponds to 1 teaspoon.
Table: the consumption rate of butter for children of the first year of life
| Child's age | With artificial feeding | With natural feeding |
| 6 months | 1 g | - |
| 7 months | 3–5 g | - |
| 8 months | 3–5 g | 1 g |
| 9 months | 3–5 g | |
| 10–12 months | 5 g | |
Children need to be given only a high-quality natural product. Spreads (products based on a mixture of milk and vegetable fats) in the baby's diet are unacceptable. Butter can only be added to the finished warm dish, but in no case in the process of cooking or stewing.
Butter in the children's menu
The daily intake of butter for children from 1 to 3 years old is from 6 to 10 g (no more than 2 teaspoons). The product is added to the finished porridge or vegetable side dishes, used to lubricate soufflés and puddings, as well as to make sandwiches.
Children from 3 to 7 years old can be given up to 15 g of the product per day. Exceed daily allowance not worth it, so as not to cause obesity and digestive problems in the child.
Children over 7 and teenagers need 20-25 grams of butter per day. This product is mandatory in the diet of a student, as it increases mental activity, concentration and energizes for the whole day.
The use of butter in certain diseases
Butter is part of therapeutic diets for many diseases. Consider how the product can help with some of them.
For pancreatitis, gastritis and stomach ulcers
All these ailments are associated with inflammation of the mucous membranes. Therefore, the diet here is no less important than drug treatment. It is aimed at healing the mucous membranes of the stomach and pancreas and helps to prevent complications.
In the acute period, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, only water and weak tea are allowed. After a few days, liquid porridge-smear, mashed mucous soups-mashed potatoes, soft-boiled eggs or steam omelettes, jelly may appear in the diet. Any fatty foods during the period of exacerbation are excluded. Butter is included in the diet of a patient with pancreatitis at the stage of remission - 2–3 weeks after the exacerbation is removed. Only a natural product with a fat content of at least 82% will benefit. It is better to add it to cereals and side dishes.
With a stomach ulcer, butter with propolis and honey helps well.
The effectiveness of this remedy is due to the high antibacterial activity of the components (including in the fight against the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which causes gastritis and ulcers), as well as the ability to heal and restore damaged cells of the gastric mucosa. For cooking remedy will need:
- 10 g of propolis;
- 90 g unsalted butter;
- 1 teaspoon honey.
- Propolis is pre-placed in freezer, then grind on a fine grater until pieces with a diameter of 1 to 3 mm are obtained.
- Soften the butter in a water bath and mix with pieces of propolis.
- Keep the mixture in a water bath for 20 minutes.
- Filter hot oil through cheesecloth.
- In a soft cooled product, add 1 teaspoon of honey.
- Place the finished mixture in a hermetically sealed glass or ceramic dishes under the lid.
- The product must be stored in the refrigerator.
The remedy is taken in a course of 3 weeks, 1 teaspoon three times a day, 1 hour before meals.
For diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is not a reason to completely exclude butter from the diet, but it is important to observe the correct dosage. The permitted amount of the product for this disease is no more than 15 g per day.
Regular consumption of butter helps to solve a number of problems that occur with type 1 and type 2 diabetes:
- supports the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
- preserves vision;
- promotes the speedy healing of wounds and cracks on the skin;
- gives a powerful energy charge;
- increases mental activity.
Exceeding the dosage is fraught with:
- the formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels;
- circulatory disorders in the lower extremities, which leads to the emergence of the so-called diabetic foot - a complex tissue lesion in this area;
- heart attack or stroke.
With hemorrhoids
Regular consumption of butter inside with this disease helps to normalize the stool and make it "slippery".
The combination of oil and honey can also be used externally to relieve pain in the anus and reduce bleeding. For this, a tablespoon of the dairy product is mixed with the same amount. liquid honey and inserted into the anus.
On the basis of butter, you can prepare anal suppositories that will help relieve inflammation and heal anal fissures:
100 g of butter must be melted, add 1 tablespoon of dry chamomile, flaxseed, mullein. Stir and keep in a water bath for an hour. Add a small amount of beeswax. Pour the mixture onto a flat plate and let cool. naturally. Cut the frozen mass into small pieces. Store finished candles in the refrigerator.
For constipation
A mixture of butter, dates and black pepper will help to cope with constipation.
- 10 dried dates must be washed well, pitted and finely chopped.
- Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a water bath and pour it into the chopped ones.
- Add a small amount of ground black pepper to the mixture, literally at the tip of a knife.
The resulting mixture should be consumed in the morning on an empty stomach, 2 hours before meals and water.
If the problem is systemic, a course is needed until the symptoms disappear.
Cough during pregnancy
During pregnancy, many medications prohibited. In such a situation, a combination of butter, milk, soda and honey will help to defeat a cough with a cold. The tool is suitable if there is no temperature.
Preparation of cough medicine:
- Boil and cool a glass of natural cow's milk.
- Add to it 1/3 teaspoon of soda and 1 teaspoon of honey and butter.
- Mix all components thoroughly until completely dissolved.
It is better to drink the remedy after dinner before going to bed. The drink will help soften the throat, stop coughing, calm down and fall asleep faster.
For gout
When gout flares up, it is very important to follow a diet. It is aimed at limiting protein products that cause an increase in uric acid in the body, leading to the deposition of salts in the joints. The total amount of fat is limited to 80 g per day, with preference given to vegetable rather than animal. Butter consumption should be reduced to 5 g per day.
With sinusitis
A recipe from Vanga will help free the sinuses from purulent accumulations. At night, you need to put a small, pea-sized piece of butter in one nostril. On next night do the same procedure for the other nostril. An important condition - the oil must be natural and fresh.
For joint pain
Helps with pain folk remedy based on butter, eggs and vinegar.
In 150 g of any vinegar from 4 to 9%, you need to place well-washed fresh a raw egg. For these purposes, it is better to use a narrow glass, since the egg must be completely immersed in the liquid. Leave to infuse for 3-5 days until the shell dissolves. At the same time, the egg should increase in volume and become like rubber.
It is not scary if the shell does not dissolve completely. Then the egg film must be pierced and removed along with the remains of the shell, and the protein and yolk should be properly mixed with vinegar. To prepare an ointment for the joints, 100 g of softened butter and 1 teaspoon of honey are added to the resulting mixture. All ingredients are thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous mass is formed. The ointment is stored in the refrigerator.
It is better to rub the diseased joint with the resulting remedy before going to bed. Then this place needs to be wrapped cling film, and on top - with a thick cloth or a warm scarf. Leave all night. The ointment relieves pain and partially restores the structure of the joint.
For dieters
Even those who are on a diet to lose weight need fats - they are part of cell membranes and are the building material for new cells. A reasonable amount (no more than 15 g per day) of butter will not be deposited in excess fat, but it will help maintain a healthy shine of hair, prevent brittle nails, relieve skin from dryness, peeling and cracks.
Get rid of excess weight a cocktail based on butter and kefir helps. The combination of these products allows you to:
- enhance metabolism;
- rid the intestines of toxins;
- clean the vessels;
- remove bad cholesterol.
The remedy is prepared very simply: a glass of 1% kefir is mixed with 1 teaspoon of butter melted in a water bath. In order to give the drink fat-burning properties, you need to add a pinch of red pepper, cinnamon or ground ginger. All ingredients are thoroughly mixed. The cocktail is best taken in the evening, an hour before bedtime. A remedy with ginger will also help out with the onset of a cold, as this plant is an excellent antiseptic.
The role of butter in the nutrition of bodybuilders
Bodybuilders for recruitment muscle mass it is necessary to include in your diet not only protein foods, but also a sufficient amount of fats. Butter in the body of an athlete performs very important functions:
- contribute to the formation of cell membranes;
- are the most powerful source of energy for the breakdown of proteins and polyunsaturated fatty acids;
- aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
But even during the period of enhanced training, the proportion of fat in the amount of calories consumed per day should not exceed 15-20%.
Therefore, bodybuilders during the period of gaining muscle mass are allowed no more than 50 g of butter per day. Since this dosage is almost 2 times higher than the norm of consumption of the product recommended by nutritionists for healthy person, you can not abuse the oil for more than a month. Otherwise, problems with the cardiovascular system cannot be avoided.
What else do you need to know about butter?
In order for butter to bring maximum benefit, and not harm health, it is necessary to dispel some myths about this product.
Butter with a fat content below 82% is not real?
To understand which oil is more useful, you need to understand the technological stages of its production:
- First, cream is separated from cow's milk, the fat content of which is about 35%.
- Then, using a separator, the liquid (buttermilk) is separated from the cream.
- Depending on the concentration of the remaining liquid, cream of different fat content is obtained at the output: from 72.5% to 82.5%.
Therefore, the fat content of high-quality butter depends only on the moisture content. Another question is that butter today is the most forged milk product. Unscrupulous manufacturers, in pursuit of cost reduction, often replace natural milk fat with palm or coconut fat, which are used to produce spread and margarine. The statistics of expert checks is as follows: the lower the percentage of fat content indicated by the manufacturer on the package, the more likely it is that the oil contains foreign additives.
Is it possible to use butter with high cholesterol?
Natural butter is more than 40% monounsaturated oleic acid (omega-9), which:
- reduces the level of low-density lipoproteins ("bad" cholesterol) and increases the level of high-density lipoproteins ("good" cholesterol);
- lowers total cholesterol levels;
- slows down the development of cardiovascular diseases;
- has antioxidant properties;
- involved in the construction of cell membranes.
That is why butter should not be completely excluded from the diet, even if the level of cholesterol in the blood is elevated.
But the product should not be abused due to its high calorie content. At the risk of developing atherosclerosis, the consumption rate of butter should be reduced to 5 mg per day.
How does butter affect blood pressure?
Traditional domestic medicine classifies all products containing animal fats as potentially dangerous for hypertension. This statement is true if you do not comply with the norm of their consumption. The minimum (no more than 5 g per day) amount of butter for hypertensive patients should be left in their diet, if only because it contains fat-soluble vitamin K2, which cleanses blood vessels from crystallized calcium. Such a dose of a dairy product will not have a significant effect on arterial pressure, but will help maintain the heart and blood vessels in a healthy state.
Can butter be poisoned?
The oil belongs to perishable products. Therefore, it is quite possible to get poisoned with a high-quality dairy product if it is stored improperly. More than 70% of the oil consists of fatty acids, which, when oxidized, can form toxic peroxides, aldehydes and acids.
Ways of infection or poisoning:
- purchase of a stitched product;
- improper storage or transportation conditions;
- packaging damage;
- purchase of a product "from hands" from individuals.
Signs of bad oil:
- a bright yellow edge on the surface indicates an intensive reproduction of bacteria (it is better to refuse to use such a product, in last resort it is necessary to cut off the top layer with a thickness of at least 1 cm, and melt the remaining mass well);
- violation of the packaging is fraught with the reproduction of toxic mold (such a product can no longer be saved, it must be disposed of immediately).
In the artisanal production of oil, there is a high probability of contamination with bacteria of the genus Salmonella, which causes a serious infectious disease, salmonellosis. Unfortunately, in this case the quality of the product "by eye" can not be determined. Therefore, you should not take risks and purchase oil of dubious origin.
Butter VS vegetable oil: which oil is healthier?
Many people think that vegetable oil is more beneficial because it does not contain cholesterol. But the human body needs cholesterol in reasonable amounts to build new cells. In addition, butter contains more than 40% oleic acid, which lowers cholesterol levels.
The body needs both vegetable and animal fats, but the measure is important in everything - the calorie content of both products is very high. Vegetable oils, at least slightly, but exceed butter in their calorie content.
Both animal and herbal product it is better to use it in its pure form and not subject to heat treatment - when frying, any oil not only loses all its value, but also turns into poison. If you choose the lesser of two evils, then you should opt for refined olive oil. The fact is that its smoke point, at which the product breaks down and turns into a carcinogen, is much higher than that of creamy - 240 versus 160 degrees.
Is it possible to use butter after a caesarean section?
The first 3 days after a caesarean section, the diet of a newly-made mother is strictly limited and is aimed at restoring intestinal motility after surgery. During this period it is recommended lean broths, cereals, vegetable purees, boiled or steamed pureed meat, fish stew, compotes, fruit drinks, kissels, yoghurts and low-fat cottage cheese. From the second week after the operation, when the body recovers, you can proceed to common table. The menu is complemented by eggs, cheese, fruits, vegetable and butter.
Delicious and healthy recipes with butter
Most often, butter is used for sandwiches or added to cereals and side dishes. But there are some interesting recipes that will allow you to look at a familiar product in a new way.
Pate for sandwiches with cheese, herring and carrots
To prepare a snack that tastes like red caviar, you will need:
- 1 medium-sized herring fillet;
- 150 g butter;
- 2 processed cheese;
- 3 boiled carrots.
All ingredients are ground in a meat grinder and thoroughly mixed until smooth. You can store a delicious mass in the refrigerator for no more than 5 days. The pate is perfect for sandwiches, stuffing eggs or vegetables.
Handmade sweets
It's no secret that factory-made sweets contain a lot of harmful chemical ingredients. Tasty and healthy treat, reminiscent of the taste of Snickers bars, you can cook yourself from natural products.
- 300 g of powdered milk;
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder;
- 30 g of melted butter;
- 50 ml low-fat cream;
- 400 g of any nuts;
- 1 cup of sugar.
- Add sugar and cocoa to the cream, mix thoroughly.
- Over low heat, stirring constantly, bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat.
- Add the peeled nuts and butter to the hot mixture.
- While stirring, carefully add the dry milk.
- Knead the resulting thick mixture with your hands.
- Sprinkle the bottom of a wide but shallow dish with milk powder.
- Roll small balls up to 5 cm in diameter from a tight sweet mass and put on a prepared dish.
- Place the finished sweets in the refrigerator for 2 hours so that the delicacy freezes a little.
Butter Beauty Recipes
Regular consumption of butter has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, hair, teeth and nails. But on the basis of this product, you can cook nourishing masks for outdoor use.
Anti-dandruff hair mask
The product will eliminate itching, moisturize dry ends of the hair and relieve dandruff. To prepare it, you need only three ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon soft butter;
- 1 teaspoon of liquid honey;
- 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
- Apply to the scalp at the roots and ends of the hair.
- Hide your hair under a shower cap, wrap it with a thick towel on top.
- Leave the mask on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly with shampoo.
The anti-dandruff mask can be applied no more than 2 times a week. The course of treatment is 1 month.
Face and hand masks
Beauticians recommend using nourishing masks based on butter for dry sensitive skin. In enhanced nutrition and hydration, such skin especially needs in the cold season. In this period oily masks can be done every other day, up to three times a week.
The easiest way to use the oil externally is to let it melt a little at room temperature and apply a thick layer on the face and hands, leave for 20 minutes, and then wash off with a mild cleanser.
Anti wrinkle mask for the skin around the eyes
- Lightly melt 2 teaspoons of butter in a water bath.
- Mix until smooth with the same amount of liquid honey.
- Apply a thin layer on the skin around the eyes for 10 minutes.
- After a specified period of time, rinse with warm water.
Nourishing mask with cottage cheese and cucumber
- Grind 2 tablespoons of medium-fat cottage cheese with the same amount of softened butter.
- Add a fifth of the cucumber, chopped on a fine grater and mix until smooth.
- Apply a thick layer on the face and leave for half an hour until the curd dries.
- Rinse carefully with warm water.
Acne Purifying Mask
- 3 tablespoons finely ground oatmeal pour two tablespoons of warm cream and leave for half an hour until the flakes swell.
- After 30 minutes, add 2 pinches of crushed rye bran, 3 tablespoons of melted butter and 1 teaspoon of liquid honey to the cereal.
- Apply the mask on the skin of the face and keep for 15 minutes.
- Wash off with warm water.
Means to apply 2 times a week for a month. Then take a break for a month, if necessary, repeat the treatment course.
Text: Olga Kim
Nowadays, many women, especially those who are in a state of "permanent weight loss", avoid the use of butter, despite its great health benefits. Meanwhile, any nutritionist is ready to confirm: moderate consumption of butter does not harm the figure at all. And sometimes even vice versa...
The benefits of butter, what is it?
The question is: where does she come from, benefits of butter? Indeed, even the first association that arises at the mention of butter is “fat”. Yes, this is true, but the correct fatty acids contained in it are necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Butter also contains vitamins and a lot of useful organic matter. It is important to know that about 10-30g of this product can be consumed per day, only such an amount of butter per day will not only not harm your body and will not add extra centimeters to your waist, but will also enrich your body cells with essential microelements.
Probably the biggest concern about butter is its cholesterol content. Scientists have elevated this substance to the rank of the most important enemies for our body, but they forgot to mention that, not only is cholesterol itself produced in our body, but it also needs to be consumed from the outside. So, cholesterol is involved in the formation of sex hormones, so necessary for us. Also, cholesterol is necessary for the normal functioning of cells, as it is one of the components in their construction. Also, without cholesterol, our brain does not respond well to a substance like serotonin, known as the "hormone of joy", and this inevitably leads to depression and a bad mood in general.
The vitamins A, B, C, D and E contained in butter have an exceptional positive influence on the growth and condition of nails, hair, skin, bones and muscles. So, vitamin D takes an active part in the formation of nervous tissue and bones. Vitamin A is responsible for good vision, the normal functioning of the mucous membranes, and also gives the skin a healthy look. Vitamin E is also related to the benefits of butter - it strengthens and promotes the growth of hair, muscles and nails.
The benefits of butter in folk recipes
People knew about the positive effects of oil even before it was scientifically proven, and managed to include it in recipes that help with various ailments and misfortunes:
- if you have small children, and their teeth are very painful, grease their gums with butter, this will calm them down and facilitate the whole process for a while;
- butter with sugar should be eaten if you have a dry cough, hemoptysis or pleurisy, and a similar mixture also serves as a diuretic;
- butter is lubricated on the body with urticaria, lichen and various types of rashes;
- butter with a soft-boiled egg cures pain in the bladder;
- butter with wine helps with diarrhea;
- cup pomegranate juice with a spoonful of butter helps with dysentery;
- ghee, applied to the skin at night, makes it soft, clean and gives it shine;
- with an epidemic of colds, you can make homemade oil with lemon and garlic oil. So, to prepare the first, you need 300g of oil, the juice of 1 lemon and 50g of finely chopped parsley. Mix all this, add salt and take a teaspoon every day. To prepare garlic oil, you will need 350g of oil and 20g of crushed garlic, also mix the ingredients and use a teaspoon daily.
Now you know about the benefits of butter not only as a source of cholesterol and vitamins necessary for our body, but also as one of the ingredients in the treatment of various diseases. The main thing is not to confuse butter with margarine, because only natural butter can carry all of the above useful qualities.
Butter - benefits and harms to the human body (women and men)
Scientists estimate that in the United States of America alone, butter consumption is about 550,000 tons per year. In the European Union, the level of consumption of this product is an incredible 1.5 million tons per year! ()
What is butter made of?
Butter contains only one ingredient. Butter is a dairy product created by churning fresh or fermented cream to separate butterfat from buttermilk. It contains about 80% fat and about 400 different fatty acids and good doses of fat-soluble vitamins (). Butter is most commonly made from but can also be made from the milk of other mammals such as goats, sheep, buffaloes, and yaks.
The color of the oil can vary from almost white to deep yellow. Guess what color oil is better for the body? Are you giving up? Yellow butter is the most beneficial option as it is the result of a cow (or other mammal) feeding on grass. When a cow's diet consists primarily of grass, the butter that is made from the milk cream obtained from those cows is high in beta-carotene (a form of vitamin A found in plants).
Nutritional value, composition and calorie content of butter
The nutritional value of natural grass-fed butter is even more impressive than the nutritional value factory butter. 100 grams of natural butter contains (in% of the recommended daily allowance consumption) ():
- Calorie content: 714 kcal (36%).
- Carbohydrates: 0 g (0%).
- Fat: 81.4 g (125%).
- Protein: 0 g (0%).
- Vitamin A: 3571 IU (71%).
- Vitamin E: 2.9 mg (14%).
- Vitamin K: 5.7 mcg (7%).
- Cholesterol: 214 mg (71%)
So butter can't provide you with protein or fat, but it also doesn't contain sugar, carbs, or unhealthy trans fats. People often feared saturated fats, but when saturated fat Coming from healthy sources in moderation, such as natural butter and coconut oil, it provides the body with much-needed fuel and helps keep blood sugar levels stable. When it comes to cholesterol problems, one thing to keep in mind is that low cholesterol is worse than high cholesterol for many people.
Natural butter, ghee or regular butter - which is better?
Let's see how various options butter, such as ghee and regular butter (factory) made from the milk of cows fed unnatural feed (on large farms) differ from butter made from the milk of domestic cows.
Melted butter has unique composition, which does not contain lactose or casein, but contains many short and medium chain fatty acids and butyrate. People who are sensitive to lactose or casein can use ghee because the process of rendering butter has removed these allergens.
Both butter and ghee contain medium and short chain fatty acids. Butter contains 12 to 15 percent medium and short chain fatty acids, while ghee contains 25 percent or more. The body actually metabolizes these fats differently compared to long chain fats. fatty acids. What is the result? Medium and short chain fatty acids are not associated with cardiovascular disease.
Ghee has a higher smoke point than butter, so ghee is more stable at high temperatures. Meanwhile, butter is better for baking and cooking at lower temperatures.
What about natural (organic) butter versus store-bought (factory) butter? Natural butter contains significantly more of many nutrients than factory-made butter, which is obtained from the milk of grain-fed cows instead of grass. Studies have shown that the milk of grass-fed domestic cows is significantly richer in fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins (). This means that the butter produced from their milk also contains more important nutrients.
Science has also shown that milk (and therefore butter) from domestic cows contains more conjugated linoleic acid, which greatly improves immunity and helps fight disease (). In general, butter made from the milk of domestic cows is a much healthier choice than store-bought butter.
What's wrong with margarine?
Margarine has quite interesting story. If you think you are closely related, you may be surprised. Margarine is not like butter. First, there is nothing natural in it. Margarine was first created in the laboratory of the French scientist Michel Eugène Chevreul.
Ever since margarine was created, it has been predominantly made from trans fats that are very harmful to the body. Only recently have doctors and scientists realized just how bad trans fats are for the body. In fact, today trans fat is known as the artery-clogging fat formed when vegetable oils solidify into margarine. In fact, trans fats have a much more detrimental effect. Trans fats are known to increase LDL or "bad" cholesterol levels in the blood, as well as lower levels of "good" HDL cholesterol. Trans fats are also the culprit in the development of atherosclerosis (blockage of arteries with cholesterol plaques) ().
Margarine was created as a cheaper substitute for butter. If you're still unsure, here are some very good reasons why you should ditch margarine and margarine-containing foods entirely and include organic butter in your diet.
The benefits of butter for the human body
Eating butter in moderation can help reduce inflammation in the body, improve heart health, improve eyesight, boost energy levels, and more. Here is how butter is useful for the human body:
1. Fights Chronic Inflammation in the Body
Butter (especially organic) contains high amounts of butyric acid (butanoic acid or butyrate). This healthy acid is only found in a few foods, and butter is one of them.
By eating natural butter, you directly increase your butyric acid intake, which science says can reduce inflammation. Butyric acid has been found to help reduce inflammation in the intestines of people with Crohn's disease ().
Chronic inflammation in the body is the cause of most diseases, so the intake of butyric acid from butter, when consumed regularly, can benefit many people with various diseases associated with inflammation.
2. Promotes Heart Health
One study published in a scientific journal Epidemiology, the effects of butter and margarine on the bodies of people with cardiovascular diseases were considered. The researchers found that margarine consumption increased the risk of coronary heart disease, while butter consumption was not associated with the occurrence of this disease ().
Another 16-year prospective study published in a scientific journal European Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2010, assessed the association of consumption of dairy products or dairy-related nutrients with mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD).
The researchers found that, overall, dairy consumption was not associated with CVD or cancer deaths. In the group of subjects who consumed the largest number full-fat dairy products (average 339 grams per day), compared with participants who consumed the least amount of full-fat dairy products, in fact, mortality due to cardiovascular diseases was lower ().
3. Great Source of Vitamin A
One of the few beneficial vitamins that we get from butter is, which has a wide range of functions in our body. Organic butter has even more vitamin A than regular store-bought butter due to the cows' healthier diets. Compared to standard butter, natural butter can contain more than 70% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A per 100 grams.
Vitamin A plays a critical role in the formation and maintenance of not only your teeth, skeletal and soft tissues, but also your mucous membranes and skin. This vitamin is also essential for maintaining good vision, especially at night or in other low light situations. Vitamin A is essential for the proper function of the endocrine and reproductive systems, as well as for breastfeeding.
4. Increases energy levels and reduces appetite
You can get your dose of short and medium chain (MCT) from butter, as they are great for supporting your immune system and boosting your metabolism.
MCTs found in butter (and coconut oil) can be immediately turned into fuel for the muscles and organs in your body. So instead of this fat being converted into fatty tissue in your body, MCTs are converted into something much more useful - energy. MCTs have also been found to suppress appetite, which is great for people looking to lose weight or simply lower their overall calorie intake.
5. Prevents cancer
Organic butter may contain high levels of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). This is a compound that could potentially help provide protection against various kinds cancer and helps the body retain muscle instead of fat.
A 1999 study found that grass-fed cows had high level KLA. In particular, cows grazing on pasture and not receiving supplemental feed had 50% more CLA in milk fat than cows fed grain (). Thus, natural butter is a potential cancer-fighting product.
6. Rich in Essential Cholesterol
Cholesterol is vital to our body, and one of the most important reasons for this is the fact that cholesterol is essential for healthy cellular function. It is also required for the production of key hormones and is vital for the development and function of the brain and nervous system.
People often hear that too much cholesterol is unhealthy, but few people know about the colossal dangers of too low cholesterol levels. You may not even realize that low cholesterol can play a role in serious health problems like cancer, depression, and anxiety. Low cholesterol is also considered a risk factor for violent behavior, suicide and primary intracerebral hemorrhage, as well as low birth weight or preterm birth in pregnant women ().
Eating organic butter in moderation makes it possible to consume enough cholesterol, which can help you prevent all these major health problems.
7. Source of arachidonic acid
Studies have shown numerous beneficial properties of arachidonic acid present in butter. One study published in 2016 in the journal Nutrients, the focus was on important role arachidonic acid in infant development and immunity.
Arachidonic acid is a precursor to several signaling molecules human body, which are extremely important for an optimal immune response and therefore the overall function of the immune system. In addition, according to this recent study: “There is strong evidence based on animal and human studies that arachidonic acid plays a critical role in infant growth, brain development, and human health” ().
8. Associated with a Lower Risk of Obesity
Nutritionists often recommend giving preference to low-fat dairy products. This way we can get the calcium we need without getting all those "bad" fats and calories. But despite the higher calorie content, eating full-fat dairy products is not associated with obesity.
It was found that a high-fat dairy product such as butter did not increase the risk of metabolic disease and was associated with a significantly reduced risk of obesity ().
Harm of butter for the human body
Despite the many beneficial properties of butter, its use in some cases can cause unpleasant symptoms. So why is butter harmful to the human body and what symptoms can it cause? Its use can cause symptoms in some people such as flatulence (bloating), diarrhea, abdominal pain, and sometimes even vomiting. All of these symptoms may indicate lactose intolerance.
Lactose intolerance is defined as the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found primarily in milk and dairy products. This condition is caused by a lack of lactase in the body, an enzyme produced by the small intestine that is needed to digest lactose.
Some people with mild lactose intolerance do just fine with butter because it contains only a small amount of lactose. But, if you do have severe lactose intolerance, you should avoid eating butter. Instead, you can use clarified butter (ghee) because it contains even less lactose than butter, or none at all.
Summarize
Natural butter, derived from the milk of cows fed natural forage (grass) is actually an amazing, healthy product that has a significant amount of useful properties.
The term "healthy butter" is especially relevant when you're shopping for an organic product. This oil has anti-inflammatory properties, it is useful for of cardio-vascular system, helps to increase energy production in the body and reduces appetite.
Of course, you need to buy what you can afford and what you have access to, but if you do have the option, go for healthy butter options!
