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"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." - Mark Twain

Regulating blood sugar has become a high priority for many people worldwide, not just in the U.S.

In 2023, around 60 million Americans had prediabetes. This condition indicates insulin resistance and precedes full-blown Type 2 diabetes if untreated.

Insulin resistance, a condition closely tied to obesity and a sedentary lifestyle, is increasingly becoming a concern in the U.S.

Over half of adults in the U.S. may be affected by some degree of insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome, according to national surveys NHANES.

It's important to remember that there's no instant solution to managing blood sugar. The primary tools are dietary adjustments and increased physical activity. 

The biggest nutritional mistake of the 20th century is that we've come to think of animal fats as the enemy of weight loss and health when a massive pile of research says otherwise.

Meet the #1 superfood - grass-fed butter.

Butter has been a dietary staple of many cultures for thousands of years, with no evidence of adverse health effects. For millennia, people around the globe have prized butter for its abundant health benefits, not to mention culinary appeal.

A Swedish study found that blood fat acid levels are lower after eating a meal rich in butter than after eating one rich in olive oil, canola oil, or flaxseed oil. ⁽¹⁾

Vitamins: Vitamin A in the most absorbable form, Vitamin E, Vitamin K2, and Vitamin D.
Minerals, including selenium, manganese, chromium, zinc, and copper.
Iodine in a highly absorbable form.
Lecithin (necessary for cholesterol metabolism and nerve health).
Antioxidants

Lauric acid:

• strong antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties ⁽²⁾

• appetite suppression ⁽³⁾

• modulate gut microbiota and improve gut health by increasing the relative abundance of beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus ⁽⁴⁾

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA):

• improve insulin sensitivity ⁽⁵⁾

• have protective effects against certain cancers ⁽⁶⁾

• promote fat loss ⁽⁷⁾

• muscle builder ⁽⁸⁾

• immunity booster ⁽⁹⁾

Pentadecanoic acid 15:0 (C15:0):

• diabetes risk reduction ⁽¹⁰⁾

• anti-cancer properties ⁽¹¹⁾

• cardiometabolic and immune health ⁽¹²⁾

• reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality ⁽¹³⁾

Arachidonic acid (AA): 

• A.A. is a significant component of brain cell membranes, pivotal in neuronal signaling, neurotransmitter release, synaptic plasticity, and cognitive function ⁽¹⁴⁾

• healthy cell membranes ⁽¹⁵⁾

Glycosphingolipids protect against G.I. infections.

Wulzen Factor: hormone-like substance known to prevent arthritis and joint stiffness (destroyed by pasteurization)

The highest amounts of CLA and omega-3 fats come from cows raised on grass pastures. Their butter is also 50 percent higher in vitamins A and E, and 400 percent higher in beta-carotene, giving grass-fed butter its deeper yellow color.

Not all saturated fats are nutritionally equal, and butter is no exception. Just like other forms of dairy, butter's nutritional value depends on how the animals are raised. For example, the fatty acid composition of butterfat varies according to the animal's diet.

The best-quality butter is raw (unpasteurized) from grass-pastured cows, preferably certified organic. The next best is pasteurized butter from grass-fed cows, followed by regular pasteurized butter standards in supermarkets. Even the latter two are a healthier choice than margarines or spreads.

How about making your own butter at home?

Now that you've seen the scope of butter's impressive health benefits, you can see why there is no reason to avoid it. Consuming butter can help you reach your optimal fat intake. If you have insulin or leptin resistance, you need over 50 to 85 percent of your daily calories in healthy fats. This can be reduced once the insulin/leptin resistance resolves. Most people need to consume more healthful fats. Butter and fabulous fats like avocados, nuts, and coconut oil are essential to a healthy diet. And everyone knows you can't beat butter for flavor!

Why not try making your own butter? It isn't difficult. This excellent article provides instructions on making your own organic cultured butter.

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