I'm not on Atkins, but a slightly higher carb plan (only whole grain and veggie carbs). I remember being on Atkins, but I don't remember the Atkins rationale for butter over margarine. I use butter because it is a more natural fat, and because I like the taste of it better. To me it's worth the splurge, and since it is rather expensive, I will use it sparingly. Metabolically they're fairly similar, and if you use only a small amount, it probably doesn't matter one way or another. If you do choose to stick to butter, there are a couple ways to save money. Check out discount grocery stores like Aldi or Save a Lot, or Walmart, or even your normal grocery store. Often the store brand is as little as half the price of a name brand.
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