{"id":75,"date":"2015-08-22T16:27:23","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T16:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/?p=75"},"modified":"2017-04-24T12:06:28","modified_gmt":"2017-04-24T12:06:28","slug":"is-butter-paleo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/is-butter-paleo\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Butter Paleo?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Short Answer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

No, butter is not Paleo but..
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There is Good About Dairy Too!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Butter is a dairy product made by churning fresh cream or milk separating the butter milk or butter fat. Butter is made up of butterfat, milk, proteins and water. Butter is mostly made from cow\u2019s milk. 80% of butter is fat and the rest is water and milk solids. Sometimes, salt and preservatives are added to it.\u00a0 It also is a pure animal fat with dairy proteins and sugar.<\/p>\n

Butter is rich in water soluble vitamins such as Vitamins A, E and K2. Vitamin K2 in particular is involved in calcium absorption and can lower the risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases and some cancers. \u00a0It is mostly present in grass-fed cows. Butter is a good source of saturated fats<\/a> which we already know can help in maintaining a healthy heart and lowers the risk of heart attack.<\/p>\n

The 4- carbon fatty acid butyrate makes up 3-4% of butter. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer properties and can be beneficial to the digestive system. Conjugates Linoleic Acid\u00a0 (CLA) is present in butter too. It has anti-cancer properties and can lower body fat percentage.<\/p>\n

Butter can be used as a spread or a fat for cooking or ingredient in baking.<\/p>\n

The Bad About Dairy..<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yes, butter can give you health benefits but like all other foods, it has its own downside.<\/p>\n

Casein, a dairy protein that butter contains has growth and immune factors that can have negative impact in the body. This is the main reason why dairy is not a Paleo food. It can contribute to some cardiovascular diseases and other inflammatory illnesses.<\/p>\n

Unhealthy cows produce unhealthy butter. If the cow is not pastured or even grain-fed, you already know what this means. Think about synthetic feeds, antibiotics, pesticides and hormones. All those fat solubles can make way to your butter.. Not good!<\/p>\n

For lactose intolerant people, consumption of dairy can result to bloating, diarrhea and indigestion problems. Lactose intolerant are those who lack the enzymes to properly break down and digest milk.<\/p>\n

The Bottom Line…<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With all the good one can get from eating butter, it is still not Paleo. It was not present and consumed during the ancestral era. Plus it is a dairy product that contains sugar (lactose) which is one of the no-no\u2019s in the Paleo diet list!<\/p>\n

If you cannot resist and you want to add butter to your daily diet, go for grass-fed butter<\/a> or ghee<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n

What Experts Say About Butter.. Is It Paleo?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cHow about milking one? Indeed \u2013 this is an impossible task to say the least. Until the dawn of agriculture 10,000 years ago and the subsequent domestication of dairy animals, milk, butter, cheese<\/a> and yogurt were never part of our ancestors\u2019 menu.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Loren Cordain<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThe embrace (some might say exaltation) of butter is, in some respects, what sets the Primal eating plan apart from strict Paleo. It is essentially pure animal fat with only minor traces of dairy proteins and sugars remaining, and for that reason I consider it a worthwhile staple. But, to answer the question posed in the title, not all butter is created equal. Most of us are in agreement that the nutritional content of the animal\u2019s flesh depends on the content of its diet, and the same goes for butter\u201d. \u2013 Mark Sisson<\/a><\/p>\n

All you ever wanted to know about Butter and Paleo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Robb Wolf. Paleo Fueled Adventure
\nhttp:\/\/robbwolf.com\/2012\/02\/05\/paleo-fueled-adventure\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Chris Kresser. For a Healthy Heart, Stick to Butter
\nhttps:\/\/chriskresser.com\/for-a-healthy-heart-stick-to-butter\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Mark\u2019s Daily Apple. Is All Butter Created Equal?
\nhttp:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/grass-fed-butter\/#axzz3Y6gonnBl<\/a><\/p>\n

Mark\u2019s Daily Apple.\u00a0 Should You Be Eating High-Fat Dairy?
\nhttp:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/dairy-fat-healthy-paleo-primal\/#axzz3Y6gonnBl<\/a><\/p>\n

The Paleo Diet. DAIRY: MILKING IT FOR ALL IT\u2019S WORTH
\nhttp:\/\/thepaleodiet.com\/dairy-milking-worth\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Chris Kresser. RHR: What Science Really Says About the Paleo Diet \u2013 With Mat Lalonde
\nhttp:\/\/chriskresser.com\/rhr-what-science-really-says-about-the-paleo-diet-with-mat-lalonde\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Paleo Leap. The Place of Dairy on a\u00a0 Paleo Diet
\nhttp:\/\/paleoleap.com\/place-of-dairy-on-paleo-diet\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Mark\u2019s Daily Apple. The Definitive Guide to Dairy
\nhttp:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/dairy-intolerance\/#axzz2t9owD1x5<\/a><\/p>\n

Paleo Leap. The Many Virtues of Butter
\nhttp:\/\/paleoleap.com\/the-many-virtues-of-butter\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Ultimate Paleo Guide. Paleo Diet Food List
\nhttp:\/\/ultimatepaleoguide.com\/paleo-diet-food-list\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Ultimate Paleo Guide. Is Dairy Paleo? The Bad, The Better & The Best Options
\nhttp:\/\/ultimatepaleoguide.com\/dairy\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Paleolista. Butter\u2019s In, But All Other Dairy\u2019s Out? Wrong! NO DAIRY ON PALEO!
\nhttp:\/\/www.paleoista.com\/food-and-drink\/butters-in-but-all-other-dairys-out-wrong-no-dairy-on-paleo\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Paleo Grubs. Foods You Can Eat on the Paleo Diet
\nhttp:\/\/paleogrubs.com\/paleo-diet-food-list<\/a><\/p>\n

Paleo Plan. Is Dairy Paleo?
\nhttp:\/\/www.paleoplan.com\/2011\/03-07\/is-dairy-paleo\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Bare Root Girl. Paleo:\u00a0 My Dairy- Free Butter Recipe
\nhttp:\/\/barerootgirl.com\/nourish\/2013\/7\/31\/paleo-my-dairy-free-butter-recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

Whole 9. The Butter Manifesto
\nhttp:\/\/whole9life.com\/2011\/10\/butter\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Authority Nutrition. 7 Reasons Why Butter is Good For You
\nhttp:\/\/authoritynutrition.com\/7-reasons-why-butter-is-good-for-you\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Did we miss anything?<\/h3>\n

Comment below and let us know what you think. Do you agree with our conclusion?<\/p>\n

photo credit: Vegan Butter<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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