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Aug 2018
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490 - Is Butter a Healthy Fat?

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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Butter is making a comeback as a healthy fat. But are the claims for the benefits of butter for real? How does butter fit into a healthy diet? 

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