Better Butter Alternatives

Butter, made from the fat content in milk, is comprised of about 80% milk fat and 20% water and proteins. Looking at the numbers across the board, a tablespoon of butter contains about 100 calories and 11 grams of fat (7 grams of that being saturated). The steep calorie count and lack of many other nutritional components has left many health conscious individuals to turn towards other healthier substitutes.

Olive Oil
Replacing butter with olive oil has been linked to numerous heart-healthy benefits. While caloric-wise, the two do not differ significantly, the difference lies in the types of fat that the two possess. Butter contains 66 percent saturated fat, while olive oil contains half that at 33 percent. Olive oil is also rich in Vitamins A, D and E and quickly satisfies hunger, possibly leading to fewer calories ingested at mealtime.

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TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Upper Table Rock Run and Heavy Bag
Earlier in the day I had enough time to go out to Upper Table Rock for a good run, and I finished my day of activity with a 30 min heavy bag workout.

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