How Much Butter Can You Eat Per Day: It Turns Out Many Don't Know

21.04.2024 22:20

Butter is one of the very high-calorie foods.

One hundred grams can contain more than 700 kcal.

However, this does not mean that people watching their figure should completely give up this component.

When consumed in moderation, butter will benefit the body and will not cause excess weight.

But how much oil exactly can you eat every day? Endocrinologist Oksana Mikhaleva answered this question.

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The expert’s findings are presented on the Roskachestvo portal.

How much butter can you eat per day

A doctor called butter a healthy food product.

It is emphasized that such food is very filling, eliminates hunger for a long time, and is a source of a considerable amount of important compounds and microelements (vitamin A, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, etc.)

However, excessive consumption of the product can lead to excess weight, problems with blood vessels and the gallbladder.

You can eat 5-10 grams of butter per day. This amount will not harm your figure. For nursing mothers, the figure can be increased to 10-20 grams.

However, if a person has certain ailments (obesity, heart and vascular disease, liver, gallbladder), the attending physician may generally prohibit such a patient from consuming the above-mentioned product.

As for the elderly, the norm for them is also 5-10 grams of butter per day. The product should be avoided in case of obesity, vascular atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, liver and gallbladder diseases.

Previously, the products with which you should eat cheese were listed .

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief