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Swap Butter for Oils: Cut Heart Disease Risk 6%

5/20/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that swapping butter for plant-based oils such as olive, soybean, or canola can boost your health. Just one tablespoon of butter replaced with two teaspoons of these oils daily could reduce the risk of premature death by 17% and heart disease by 6%, based on data from 221,000 participants over three decades.

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A groundbreaking study reveals that swapping butter for plant-based oils such as olive, soybean, or canola can boost your health. Just one tablespoon of butter replaced with two teaspoons of these oils daily could reduce the risk of premature death by 17% and heart disease by 6%, based on data from 221,000 participants over three decades.