Need gluten-free Butter Substitute

[gdobson]

My husband got his cholesterol test results yesterday, and it wasn't pretty. It seems like nearly everything in the house in low fat and low chosterol, with a few exceptions (dairy).

Anyone have any suggestions for a gluten-free butter substitution that would work well with cooking/baking?

I guess there is no hope for replacing his beloved cheese?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Gina

[jerseyangel]

Hi Gina,

Smart Balance has a spread that "helps support healthy cholesterol" (or words to that effect).

Their products are marked gluten-free right on the container.

[gdobson]

Oh thanks - you are always so helpful.

I'll check that one out on the way home.

Gina

[loco-ladi]

Also I would cook with more "garlic" as garlic is a natural cholesterol fighter, there are also garlic pills you can buy to assist as well

[gdobson]

That's cool - We love garlic.

Thanks!

[Silly Yak Pete]

Garlic Pills are not as effective as fresh garlic. I just started to use the smart balance so i havent tried baking yet but for mashed potatoes and toast it is quite good.

[MyMississippi]

THere is much evidence that eating fat and cholesterol is NOT what causes elevated cholesterol.

The key is to get as much sugar and carbs out of your diet as you can. And this is not for the faint of heart..

The Atkins Diet has great success in lowering cholesterol, triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, and of course your weight ----------------- when the diet is done the right way, it is a healthy diet..

He would not have to give up cheese or butter.

Read the Atkins Diet book. Very helpful.

[gdobson]

THere is much evidence that eating fat and cholesterol is NOT what causes elevated cholesterol.

The key is to get as much sugar and carbs out of your diet as you can. And this is not for the faint of heart..

The Atkins Diet has great success in lowering cholesterol, triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, and of course your weight ----------------- when the diet is done the right way, it is a healthy diet..

He would not have to give up cheese or butter.

Read the Atkins Diet book. Very helpful.

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[ravenwoodglass]

You also could limit butter to stuff like toast and use olive oil for pastas, veggies and a lot of your of your sauteing and cooking. Hummus a dip made with chick peas, chi chi if your Italian , tahini, a sesame seed paste, garlic, olive oil and a dash of lemon juice is really tasty and also can help lower cholesteral. It is really easy to make. Most of the packaged stuff is nasty IMHO. More fruits and veggies and less carbs and sugar as mentioned is also a good idea.

[tiffjake]

Hi Gina,

Smart Balance has a spread that "helps support healthy cholesterol" (or words to that effect).

Their products are marked gluten-free right on the container.

Me too, love this stuff!