Question 1

is there lactose in butter?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Some source say about 10% of the lactose content of whole milk. Some say just a trace. Either way many lactose intolerant persons may tolerate a little butter in their diet. You can experiment with your own degree of tolerance.

Question 2

is apple butter good for you?

Accepted Answer

No: Fruit in its natural state has a much lower glycemic index (the impact on your blood sugar) than fruit which is turned into sauce, "butter," jam, jelly, dried, juiced or cooked.  That said, if you are not a diabetic, a little apple butter on some whole wheat toast, perhaps with a protein source like eggs, would not be bad for you.

Question 3

does eating butter cause cellulite

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Information: Celluite is the accumulation of subcutaneous fat within small rigid fascial compartments.  I can be made worse by any kind of dietary indiscretion such as eating butter. However, it would realte to how much or how often you eat it. One time would not do it.

Question 4

is margarine better for us than butter?

Accepted Answer

Butter or marg.: Margarine has less saturated fat than butter and is better for you.

Question 5

what is better for you:  butter or margarine?

Accepted Answer

Butter or marg.: Butter has more saturated fat than margarine and better.

Question 6

does eating butter increase estrogen level

Accepted Answer

No: But an increase in butter may mean an increase in total caloric intake and unhealthy weight gain.

Question 7

i was wondering is butter an inflammatory food?

Accepted Answer

Mixed bag: Some elements of butter can be anti-inflammatory.  Most of what's referred to healthy wise in butter are that it contains butyric acid which appears to have anti-inflammatory properties along with, but to a lesser extent, conjugated linoleic acids.  But be careful what you wish for, too much of anything can damaging, particularly as butter is so calorically dense.

Question 8

does nuvaring have to stay refrigerated prior to usage?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Nuvaring must be refrigerated by pharmacies until it is dispensed to patients.  After dispensed, you do not have to keep it refrigerated.  It will be fine at room temperature.  Shelf life is 4 months.

Question 9

does shea butter makes someone dark because of the sun?

Accepted Answer

: No. The sun itself stimulates the production of a chemical called melanin in the skin. This is the pigment that causes the skin to darken. Therefore, the more exposure to the sun, the darker the skin might be. There's no scientific evidence that shea butter impacts this process in any way.

Question 10

can i use one teaspoon of butter when trying to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

If you desire: Although butter is high in calories you can eat what you elect to eat (in moderation).

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