Light or low fat margarine

Some weight reduction programs include light or low-fat margarine as the main ingredient. Despite being low in carbohydrates, it is low in fat, which is the keto diet's primary source of energy. Choose unsalted butter or small amounts of regular margarine because you require more fat to enter and stay in a ketogenic state.

Here are the differences between regular margarine, unsalted butter, and light margarine:

• Unsalted butter: 1 pat (7 grams) - 5.7 grams of fat
• Regular margarine: 1 pat (7 grams) - 4.6 grams of fat
• Light margarine: 1 pat (7 grams) - 2.7 grams

Be aware that while margarine has more polyunsaturated fat, which is better for the heart than butter, some varieties also contain more trans fat, which has been associated with negative effects on the heart. Avoid margarine with "hydrogenated" listed anywhere in the ingredients list to reduce trans fats.