Margarine was created about 140 years ago as an alternative to butter. It was designed to be less expensive, much like ice milk was once meant to replace ice cream. Today, most people under the age of 40 don’t even know what ice milk is, but they certainly know the names and claims of the margarine brands. Butter and margarine can raise LDL levels, clogging your arteries and leading to heart problems. The simple truth is: if I don’t want fat on my body, don’t put fat in my body. Start making this part of your daily food mantra. You can also read the ingredients to yourself and see if any of them sound appetizing!