There’s nothing better than watching a slab of fresh butter soften and sizzle as you circle it around the skillet. If just the thought of it makes you jump with ghee, you butter beware — that innocent little rectangle could be melting your chances at longevity. A new study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine linked greater consumption of butter to increased mortality rates, while plant-based oils offer protective benefits. Researchers analyzed the data of over 200,000 adults and found that replacing butter with plant-based oils can slash your risk...

Switching from butter to plant-based oils like corn, rapeseed, or olive oil could significantly reduce the risk of premature death, a new study suggests. Researchers analysed data from more than 221,000 adults over several decades and found a link between butter consumption and increased mortality risk. During the 30- to 50-year follow-up period, 50,932 deaths occurred within the study group, including 12,241 from cancer and 11,240 from heart disease. After accounting for other influencing factors, individuals with the highest butter intake showed a 15 per cent greater risk of death...

Nutrition expert's 'take-home message' as swapping butter for certain oils 'could slash risk of early death' Small changes to our diet could have long-term consequences, the research suggests A shocking new study has revealed that people who eat butter don't live as long as those who opt for certain oils. Swapping butter for plant-based oils could slash the risk of deadly diseases like cancer and heart disease, the study suggests. The research, which followed more than 220,000 people over 30 to 50 years, found that those who consumed more butter...

Using certain vegetable oils instead of butter may help people live longer, healthier lives, according to a new study. The study, published Thursday in JAMA Internal Medicine, builds on a large body of research showing the health benefits of olive oil in particular, and on recent studies that have complicated conventional wisdom about butter’s links with heart disease and overall mortality risk. By tracking dietary and mortality data of 221,054 adults over more than 30 years, the study authors say they’ve gained useful insights into the long-term consequences of the...

Experts examined data for more than 221,000 adults, who were followed up for 30 to 50 years, and found butter actually seemed to drive up the risk of dying. After adjusting for other factors, people in the group who had the highest butter intake had a 15% higher risk of dying from any cause compared with those with the lowest intake. In contrast, the highest intake of plant-based oils such as corn, olive and rapeseed was associated with a 16% reduced risk of dying, compared with people with the lowest...