Guardian - butter now trendy but "occasional treat"

[LittleGreyCat]

https://www.theguardian.com/food/20...s-are-transforming-the-worlds-greatest-spread

This seems to air a very large number of conflicting viewpoints once it has got past the "trendy" puff piece.

"Once neglected in favour of supposedly healthier products or mass-produced substitutes, butter is back"
Yep, good with that.

"Butter is the cornerstone of classical cooking: the first food to hit the pan and, more often than not, the final flourish, used to finish off dishes or as a base for sauces. It’s a vehicle for flavour but it’s also delicious in its own right."
Looking good, Guardian!

Then:
"Of course, such romantic ideals should be taken with a sprinkle of salt: even Gulliver acknowledges butter needs be enjoyed “in moderation.” “Butter is still a treat. It’s not something to have on a daily basis,” says the British Dietetics Association spokeswoman Rebecca McManamon."

So it is healthier than spreads, the cornerstone of traditional cooking, but just an occasional treat?
No hint is give about any healthy alternatives.

What should non-LCHF people spread each day on their sandwiches?
Beat into their mashed potatoes?

Then again https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/fat.html are still linking saturated fats to high cholesterol so they may be behind the leading edge of nutritional science.

 

[In Response]

What should non-LCHF people spread each day on their sandwiches?

Hummus, mayonnaise, chutney, pesto, salad cream, cream cheese, caramelised onions, ...
I have not had butter or any such alternative on my bread in decades. There are many alternatives with much more interesting flavours.
That doesn't mean I have given up on butter. I often use it in baking and frying.

As for mash potato, a drizzle of quality olive oil with freshly ground black pepper is goooooooood.

 

[Oldvatr]

https://www.theguardian.com/food/20...s-are-transforming-the-worlds-greatest-spread

This seems to air a very large number of conflicting viewpoints once it has got past the "trendy" puff piece.

"Once neglected in favour of supposedly healthier products or mass-produced substitutes, butter is back"
Yep, good with that.

"Butter is the cornerstone of classical cooking: the first food to hit the pan and, more often than not, the final flourish, used to finish off dishes or as a base for sauces. It’s a vehicle for flavour but it’s also delicious in its own right."
Looking good, Guardian!

Then:
"Of course, such romantic ideals should be taken with a sprinkle of salt: even Gulliver acknowledges butter needs be enjoyed “in moderation.” “Butter is still a treat. It’s not something to have on a daily basis,” says the British Dietetics Association spokeswoman Rebecca McManamon."

So it is healthier than spreads, the cornerstone of traditional cooking, but just an occasional treat?
No hint is give about any healthy alternatives.

What should non-LCHF people spread each day on their sandwiches?
Beat into their mashed potatoes?

Then again https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/fat.html are still linking saturated fats to high cholesterol so they may be behind the leading edge of nutritional science.

BDA got into bed with the vegan society last year, and have issued a joint mission statement to the effect of promoting vegan diets.
https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/bri...ort-healthy-living-in-people-of-all-ages.html

Their advice on plant based diets seems to be that it supplies all essential nutrients, but their breakdown of how to achieve a healthy balance seems weak, Again they are banging the anti-animal products drum. whereas the use of the term plant-based diets should be sufficient. They should not be giving a sermon on animal products which is a matter of personal choice at the moment. They are nutritionists, not saviours.

This would indicate that a bias is in play.

 

[In Response]

BDA got into bed with the vegan society last year, and have issued a joint mission statement to the effect of promoting vegan diets.
https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/bri...ort-healthy-living-in-people-of-all-ages.html

This is just a Memorandum of Understanding which is a long way from getting into bed with.
It just says it is possible to have a balanced vegan diet if you should want ... not that you must follow a plant based diet or else you will die.
Businesses signed MoUs all over the place, sometimes with competing businesses. They do not declare a single viewpoint. Often MoUs are not even public.
BDA may have something similar with British Farmers or Red Tractors or the UK Beef Cooperative (if such a thing exists).

 

[bulkbiker]

https://www.theguardian.com/food/20...s-are-transforming-the-worlds-greatest-spread



Then again https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/fat.html are still linking saturated fats to high cholesterol so they may be behind the leading edge of nutritional science.

Can't think why....

 

[Oldvatr]

This is just a Memorandum of Understanding which is a long way from getting into bed with.
It just says it is possible to have a balanced vegan diet if you should want ... not that you must follow a plant based diet or else you will die.
Businesses signed MoUs all over the place, sometimes with competing businesses. They do not declare a single viewpoint. Often MoUs are not even public.
BDA may have something similar with British Farmers or Red Tractors or the UK Beef Cooperative (if such a thing exists).

I believer there was a transfer of funds involved, as was reported in the national media at the time.

 

[Riva_Roxaban]

Must be a slow news week.