5 Low Fat Alternatives to Butter and Margarine

5 Low Fat Alternatives to Butter and Margarine
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jennifer_L_Blair]Jennifer L Blair 

Too much of anything is bad for you. Dieticians and physicians have been saying for years that butter and margarine are unhealthy for us, but yet many people still use them as their preferred spread for bread, toast and crackers. It doesn't have to be this way though. There are plenty of delicious and low fat alternatives to butter and margarine that many people don't even consider. Read on for a look at five delicious low fat alternatives to butter and margarine.

Avocado
Avocado is a delicious and healthy alternative. This alternative is easily spread on bread, toast, crackers, as an addition to a sandwich or as a simple snack. Avocado will give your ordinary food a kick of something new, and it's very healthy too. 

Olive Oil
Olive oil is an excellent alternative. While butter and margarine is loaded with saturated fat, olive oil is much healthier alternative. Olive oil is great to dip bread in, as a marinade for chicken, fish and meat, over pasta and even in a salad. Don't let butter or margarine hike up your saturated fat count; instead let olive oil transform your dish.

Cottage Cheese
This may sound like a strange addition to this list, but cottage cheese is a worthy substitute. Cottage cheese is rich in calcium and offers a delicious taste that you otherwise would not find with butter and margarine. Cottage cheese can be found right in the dairy section of your supermarket. Just walk past the butter or margarine on your way.

Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is an old favorite. Any adult or child who doesn't have a nut allergy will likely have fond things to say about peanut butter. Well guess what? It's healthy, too. Peanut butter can invigorate a dish, create a filling snack and tastes great on bread, toast and crackers. Do you remember all those peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that your Mom fed you when you were young? They were for your own good.

Light Cream Cheese
Light cream cheese is another addition to this list that may surprise you. Light cream cheese is actually a healthy alternative to butter and margarine. Note that this only applies to the light version. Light cream cheese has significantly less saturated fat than butter or margarine and it has a delicious sour taste to it that can help bring breakfast, desserts or other dishes to life. 

When you are looking for alternatives to butter and margarine, look for healthy options that can help bring your dishes to life. With so many options on the market such as Dijon mustard, low fat ranch dressing, low fat mayonnaise and more, you will likely never look at butter or margarine the same way again. Why opt for a spread that is loaded with saturated fat when you can select a spread that is delicious and features a low fat content? This list is just the tip of the iceberg, and there are plenty of options on the market for you to choose from.

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