
Quantity recommendation by Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji
Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa
- A serving of butter is about a half to one tablespoon. Butter should not be excessively consumed. It is better to consume other sources of unsaturated fatty more often than butter.
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Quantity recommendation by Roseane M Silva
Master in Health Sciences, Bachelor in Nutrition · 7 years of experience · Brazil
- There are several best ways to consume butter, so that it does not harm your health. In some countries it is very common to use butter to finish preparations or even as part of the recipe. A classic example in Brazil is the bread on the cover.
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Quantity recommendation by Alli Shircliff
Masters of Science in Nutrition Counseling · 18 years of experience · United States
- Butter can be part of a healthy diet if eaten in moderation. One teaspoon has 4 grams of fat (2.5 grams saturated fat), so add it to your diet on a weekly basis, rather than on a daily basis.
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