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A No-Nonsense Butter Substitute
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Try unsweetened applesauce, pureed bananas or pureed prunes to give recipes to reduce fat and give you a fiber boost. One half-cup of fruit can replace one cup of butter. One replacement you might want to avoid, however, is margarine. Often, dieters replace butter with margarine, thinking it's the lower-calorie option. In reality, margarine can contain as many calories as butter and still contains saturated fat, not to mention trans fats. If you must choose a margarine, get it in the tub instead of sticks, which contain more trans fats. Look for one that contains 2 grams or less of saturated fat per serving, and if you can find one that's fortified with vitamins, minerals or omega-3 fatty acids, then go for it.
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