ladytru84 23 Posted March 17, 2010 ANYONE HAVE A BUTTER SUBSTITUTE? I KNOW TO USE PAM COOKING SPRAY BUT I CANT SPRAY THAT ON MY food :scared2: I KNOW WERE NOT REALLY SUPPOSED TO USE BUTTER BUT IF I HAD TO WANTED TO KNOW WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST.. THANKS:thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HiMow 0 Posted March 17, 2010 I can't believe it's not butter spray is amazing!!! :scared2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tish5632 0 Posted March 17, 2010 I agree that the I can't believe it's not butter spray is really good. It will give you the taste you're looking for without adding real butter. I too LOVE real butter but am trying to stay away from it. Let us know how it goes! :scared2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetsyB 9 Posted March 17, 2010 Be aware that I Can't Believe It's Not Butter is intended to be used in miniscule amounts. I know that sounds terribly elementary, but I know many people who use it in volume as a butter substitute. Five sprays is a serving, and is considered fat-free. A bottle of the stuff contains over 800 calories, and is decidedly NOT fat-free. If you open the bottle to pour it, then you're probably better off finding another answer. I haven't really encountered many foods yet, post-op, for which butter is needed. When I do, I have a tiny bit of the real thing. A teaspoon of butter has 33 calories--not horrendous. And a tiny bit offers so much more flavor than the substitutes, IMO (and has the bonus of being...well, real.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJLaw08 4 Posted March 17, 2010 I like the Smart Balance kind, but nothing beats the real stuff :scared2:. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bell1138 1 Posted March 17, 2010 I use Olivo, which is a butter substitute made from olive oil, it not only taste awesome but it is really good for you. Please try it you will love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladytru84 23 Posted March 18, 2010 i dont plan on using alot of butter just a tiny bit when i think its needed and i just wanted to know what my healthiest option was.. thanks everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froggie D 1 Posted March 18, 2010 I have been using butter substiitutes and margarines so long that I don't even like real butter. I use the spray and it works great to give just the flavor without a lot of fat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindaS 0 Posted March 18, 2010 I don't use much butter so when I do, I don't deprive myself and I use the real thing. It's better for you than margarine anyway, but you one of the suggestions above to use Olivo is a good one. It tastes great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jachut 487 Posted March 18, 2010 I would always choose the real thing. Just in moderate amounts. I dont really believe in substitutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marytx3 0 Posted March 18, 2010 I use the spray I can't Believe It's Not Butter..not bad at all and 0 calories... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neesh 0 Posted March 18, 2010 Well I use the regular I can't belive it's not butter when cooking, but just changed to olive oil. I still continue loosing with that, but I still use that butter on my food in the past I did use the spray and it is good I think im going to buy that too for when I wanna put it on my food. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grandma26 1 Posted March 18, 2010 I use regular butter because my portions as small and I don't use a lot anyway. So far so good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElfiePoo 109 Posted March 18, 2010 Everything in moderation. Even too much of the 'substitutes' are a bad thing. I use real butter but am just conscious of how much and how often I use it. No substitutes for me, please. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mom2girls 1 Posted March 18, 2010 I would use real butter, every once in a while will not hurt you and besides sometimes your body needs the fat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites