SBD is sort of mid-way between Atkins and Sugar Busters. It is not low fat, it's just that Dr Agatston is concerned about the amounts of saturated fats in the diet. This diet was developed before some of the major study results showing lower serum triglyceride , and higher HDL levels with the use of saturated fats were in. Chances are he would be less concerned now.
As far as butter v margarine is concerned, butter has saturated fat, while most margarine is of unsaturated fat, but because virtually all margarine contains trans-fats, butter is the better choice. In the amounts eaten, the effects are small, but of course no standards have been set for trans-fat amounts, it is best to keep away from it. Since they are not required to list whether or not trans-fats are in the product, the label is no guide. My advice is to eat butter.
It is true that you could use skim milk in coffee, but keep in mind that skim milk has a good bit of carb in it which must be taken into account. I would use real cream, and none of the synthetics which are likely to have trans-fats in them.
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Good luck with the SBD!
