10 reasons to include butter in your diet
For several decades, our compatriots have been convinced that the use of butter has a negative effect on the condition of the coronary vessels. As a result, the product's reputation was severely tarnished, and many have almost stopped including it in their diet, preferring "safer" vegetable fats. Meanwhile, recent studies have shown that the health harm of butter is greatly exaggerated: in fact, it has a number of unique properties that make it essential for humans.
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Provides a source of vitamin A
Retinol (vitamin A) must be ingested daily. This substance supports the normal functioning of the endocrine glands (in particular, the thyroid and adrenal glands), ensures the health of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, hair and nails. Vitamin deficiency is manifested by a decrease in immunity, impaired metabolism, loss of vision and accelerated aging.
Butter contains vitamin A in the form most convenient for quick absorption and use by the body.
It is a storehouse of fatty acids
Butter is almost 40% oleic acid. According to the most modern data, it helps the body fight cancer cells, improves fat metabolism, and normalizes the amount of cholesterol in the blood.
The fatty acids that make up the product are actively involved in the processes of cell renewal (including brain cells). In addition, without fat, it is impossible to assimilate certain substances that are necessary for normal life (for example, fat-soluble vitamins A, E and D) and which a person receives from food.
Reduces hunger and prevents overeating
Butter is very high in calories. A small bite will quickly feel full and help you avoid overeating.
The fatty acids contained in the product have another interesting property: they are quickly absorbed in the intestines and immediately used by the body as an energy source. In the cold season, a person freezes less if he eats a little butter before going outside. It is also indispensable for those who are engaged in hard physical labor. For people who want to lose weight, it is especially important that moderate consumption of the product does not provoke the formation of fatty deposits.
Loaded with Antioxidants
The oil is rich in antioxidants (especially high in selenium), which are recognized as a means of fighting aging, vascular atherosclerosis and malignant neoplasms.
Helps in the treatment of joint diseases
Butter made from unpasteurized cream contains a specific component - the so-called anti-stiffness factor (Wulzen factor). This substance helps to normalize the condition of the joints in patients with arthritis and arthrosis. In addition, this factor increases the elasticity of the vascular walls, which is very important for patients suffering from varicose veins.
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Is a source of iodine
Butter must necessarily appear regularly in the diet of people who live far from the sea coast and do not often eat seafood. A similar situation is fraught with the occurrence of iodine deficiency in the body and the development of related diseases (in particular, hyperthyroidism and other pathologies of the thyroid gland).
Normalizes the digestive tract
Fatty acids (glycosphingolipids), which are abundant in butter, have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. They prevent pathogens that enter the stomach and intestines from actively multiplying and damaging the mucous membranes.
It has been found that butter stabilizes the functioning of the large intestine, preventing the development of constipation and diarrhea.
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Contains high amounts of vitamin K
This vitamin is essential for the process of hematopoiesis. With its deficiency, the blood clotting process is disrupted. In addition, vitamin K is involved in building bone tissue and reduces the risk of osteoporosis and caries.
Has an enveloping effect
Experienced doctors advise patients suffering from gastric ulcer to drink in the morning on an empty stomach a mixture of strong sweet black tea and a tablespoon of butter. The tool provides a triple positive effect: tea contains tannins that disinfect the stomach cavity, sugar delivers glucose necessary for the body, and the oil forms a thin layer on the surface of the mucous membrane, which has protective and wound healing properties. In the initial stages of the development of the disease, daily intake of the mixture helps to heal small ulcers located on the walls of the stomach.
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Contains sodium butyrate
Sodium butyrate is a salt of butyric acid, small amounts of which, when ingested, increase its susceptibility to insulin and contribute to the normalization of cholesterol metabolism. It has been proven that consumers of butter (and it is practically the only food source of this substance) are less likely to become victims of heart attacks, strokes and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The need for butter depends on the age and gender of the person. It is vital for children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women. For athletes experiencing heavy physical activity, oil is an irreplaceable source of energy.
When buying a product, it is very important to pay attention to the conditions in which it was produced. The highest consumer and medicinal qualities of butter from the milk of pasture cows are considered. The fat content of the product must be at least 82.5%, and the water content in it must not exceed 0.016%. High quality butter is made only from natural cream and does not include any additives.
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Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
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