Is Margarine Keto?
Margarine is a highly refined oil so it should be avoided on keto even if it is both low in carbs and high in fat.
Highly Refined Oil
Most Margarine brands are highly refined so they are prone to oxidation and may cause inflammation in the body.
Highly refined oils are usually extracted using high heat and chemicals. This process strips out the nutrients from the oil and replaces them with harmful chemicals.
It is important to get your fats from healthy sources so your body can burn clean fuel while on ketosis.
You can use virgin olive oil, coconut oil, or avocado oil as keto-friendly alternatives. You may check out our list of best and worst oils for keto here.
Dirty Keto
Margarine is unhealthy so it should be avoided on keto even if it is low in net carbs.
Dirty Keto is a common label for low-carb foods with unhealthy ingredients. You may still reach ketosis and lose weight with dirty keto, but it might also lead to health problems in the long run.
Here are the common ingredients to check for keto - sweeteners, oils, food additives.
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Ingredients
Vegetable oils, water, emulsifiers, mono-and diglycerides, lecithin, preservatives, artificial or natural flavor, color (e.g., beta-carotene), vitamins A and D