Since this is a healthful website, why does this entree have oil & butter? This is too high in fat content for anyone.
This comment couldn't be more wrong.
Over the years folks have come to believe that fat is bad. It's a shame, really, but back in the dark ages of nutrition (only about 30 years ago) we thought that all fat was bad. We now know that's not true. In fact, we know that foods with ingredients that are high in monounsaturated fats are good for you.
This recipe is higher in saturated fat than some recipes on the Web site, but keep in mind that eating healthy is not about a single recipe. It's about what you do over time. Making a recipe that has a teaspoon of butter per serving is just fine. Likewise, the total fat is well within a healthy range for dinner. This is, after all, a meal that is going to be served with side dishes and while the total fat may be 50% of the total calories of the main course recipe, it won't be 50% of the whole meal.
Butter is not bad for you, olive oil is not bad for you.
Hamburger Helper is bad for you.
McDonald's is bad for you.
Making recipes for yourself using fresh, healthy ingredients is the basis of a healthy diet - not being overly restrictive.
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