Butter: The Nutrient-Packed Superfood Men in Midlife Need
For years, we’ve been told that butter is bad for us. That it clogs arteries, raises cholesterol, and should be swapped for so-called "heart-healthy" spreads. But what if I told you that butter is actually one of the healthiest fats you can eat? And that the alternatives we’ve been sold are the real problem?
I know this because I grew up on a dairy farm. My grandmother churned butter straight from fresh, raw cow’s milk. The rich, creamy taste was unlike anything you’ll find on store shelves today.
We ate it every day—on potatoes, vegetables, rice, and steak.
And guess what?
No one was scared of butter.
No one was terrified of cholesterol.
And people weren’t dropping dead from heart disease at the rates we see today.
Why Butter Is a Nutritional Powerhouse
Butter isn’t just delicious—it’s packed with essential nutrients that support your body as you age:
Rich in Healthy Fats – Butter contains saturated fats, which have been wrongly demonized. Your body needs these fats for hormone production, brain function, and energy.
Loaded with Vitamins – Butter is one of the best sources of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K2, which support immune function, bone health, and cardiovascular health.
Supports Heart Health – Grass-fed butter contains Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), which has been linked to reduced inflammation and improved heart health.
Great for Brain Function – The cholesterol and healthy fats in butter are critical for brain health, memory, and focus, especially for men in midlife.
Supports Gut Health – Butter contains butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that helps reduce inflammation and improve digestion.
Butter vs. Margarine: The Truth the Food Industry Won’t Tell You
The mainstream health industry has been pushing margarine and seed oil-based spreads for decades. But here’s what they don’t tell you:
Butter’s ingredients? Milk and salt. That’s it. A true whole food.
Margarine’s ingredients? Seed oils (canola, soybean, sunflower), stabilizers, emulsifiers, preservatives, and artificial colorants.
These ultra-processed butter replacements are packed with industrial seed oils, which are highly unstable and create inflammation in the body. The rise in heart disease, obesity, and metabolic disorders coincides with the increase in seed oil consumption—not with the consumption of butter.
Our grandparents ate real butter, cooked in real animal fats, and lived in a world with far less chronic disease. Meanwhile, we’ve been sold the lie that seed oils are “heart-healthy”, and now cardiovascular disease is skyrocketing. Coincidence? I don’t think so.
Why Butter Is a Fantastic Cooking Option
Not only is butter healthy, but it’s also one of the best fats to cook with. Unlike seed oils, which oxidize easily and create harmful compounds when heated, butter remains stable at high temperatures. This means it’s great for:
Cooking steak – Butter gives it that perfect sear and adds incredible flavor.
Roasting vegetables – Adds richness and helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins.
Spreading on potatoes and rice – Nutrient-dense and satisfying.
Scrambling eggs – Forget seed oils—eggs were meant to be cooked in butter!
More Men in Midlife Need to Eat Butter
If you’re in your 40s or 50s, ditch the margarine, forget the seed oils, and start eating real butter again.
It’s a nutrient-dense, whole food that has been unfairly demonized. It supports hormone health, brain function, and heart health—things every man in midlife should prioritize.
I still eat butter every single day. It’s in my top healthy fats, and I recommend it to all my clients.
So next time someone tells you that butter is bad for you, remind them that our great-grandparents thrived on it.
It’s time to bring real food back to the table.
