The Shocking List of “Health Foods” That Aren’t Healthy At All

6. Margarine and Fake Butter

Another result of the era of “anti-fat” nutritional advice was the major increase in the use of margarine and other alternatives to butter.The thing is, butter is actually really good for you.

Real butter tends to be high in vitamin K2 which plays an important role in blood clotting, tissue health, and bone health. Paired with vitamin D and calcium, it makes for a winning combination for bone and joint health.

Beyond that, studies have shown that margarine contributes to increasing the risk of heart disease due to large amounts of trans fats, while butter is shown to have no effect at all in heart disease risk.

Bottom line: there really is no reason to choose margarine over real butter. Stick to the good stuff and your body will thank you.