“If you're afraid of butter, use cream.” ― Julia Child

In my quest for a happier & healthier life, I have discovered the joys of butter! I have been convinced that saturated fats are not bad for you, & that highly processed margarine & seed oils (like canola oil) are pretty much toxic. There is lots of info on the net about this, here is part of a short article from 'nutritional weight & wellness site.

"There is not sound science behind the prevention message that reducing saturated fat in the diet lowers a person’s risk of unhealthy cholesterol and heart disease. A recent meta-analysis of twenty-one studies, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that "there is no significant evidence for concluding that dietary saturated fat is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease or cardiovascular disease."¹ Ironically, the foods that raise our cholesterol levels are the very foods we have been advised to consume—processed carbohydrates, margarine and vegetable oils. In an article entitled, "Are Refined Carbohydrates worse than Saturated Fats," Dr. Frank Hu from the Harvard Medical School said, "In this era of widespread obesity and insulin resistance, the time has come to shift the focus of the diet-heart paradigm away from restricted fat intake and toward reduced consumption of refined carbohydrates." ²"

To read the whole article go here:
http://www.weightandwellness.com/resources/articles-and-videos/diabetes-and-heart-health/myth-saturated-fat-increases-your-cholesterol/

A healthy fat whith each meal or snack also helps us to absorb the fat soluble vitamins, so butter on your veges or olive oil dressing on your salad makes your meal much healthier!

This is my new favourite kitchen tool, a julienne peeler! A great way to get extra vegetables with your meal, here we have used zucchini & carrot instead of pasta with our bolognaise! Yumm!