Bebo loves butter, so do we! A nutritionist tells you how to consume it

The everfabulous looking and selfconfessed foodie Kareena Kapoor Khan took to Instagram recently where she highlighted the importance of incorporating butter into our breakfast She shared a glimpse of her morning meal a halfeaten croissant accompanied by a generous serving of butter We speak to nutritionist Saloni Kothari about how to keep the butter quotient intact for breakfast and enjoy it with the right balanceYummy goodnessButter is rich in vitamins A D K and E Kothari explains ldquoConsuming a teaspoon of butter early in the morning on an empty stomach or with black coffee can serve as an antioxidant helping with constipation boosting stamina and jumpstarting your metabolismrdquo Breakfast of champions can be made better when butter is added in moderation creating a balanceSaloni KotharildquoAdding nut butter to your smoothies gives them a creamy texture and provides additional health benefitsrdquo she suggests Butter can also elevate the taste of multigrain toast or millet rotis ldquoA gentle slather of butter on a millet roti or wrap ensures the carb and fat ratio is balanced and it contains lauric acid which aids digestionrdquo she explains For those looking for a hearty breakfast she recommends dishes like sandwiches filled with vegetables flax seeds sprinkled over nut butter toast or in smoothie or a sauteacuteed mushroom and spinach wrap all of which ensure a balanced intake of necessary food groups Given the preservatives found in processed butter Kothari advises making your own at home ldquoYou can make it yourself or source it from home chefsrdquo she addsBalancing actDespite butterrsquos many benefits the nutritionist warns against overconsumption ldquoSince butter is ultimately a fat eating it in large amounts can become problematic A teaspoon of butter is typically recommended but this canrsquot be generalised It depends on individual dietary needs and health goalsrdquo she explains In the growing debate over which type of butter is best for Betty to buy Kothari addresses the rise of vegan butter made from nondairy substitutes such as nuts seeds and certain oils ldquoVegan butter will have a different taste In my opinion it can be used if the diet suits you and yoursquore inclined to try itrdquo she says Ultimately Kothari stresses the importance of mindful eating and maintaining a holistic lifestyleTry this at homeCorn salad bowlFor a wellrounded snack Riya Gala chef and founder of Brown Kitchen thebrownkitchen suggests assembling an easytomake corn salad bowl ldquoThis salad has a lot of benefits Sweet corn is full of fibre and is a source for vitamins minerals and antioxidants It helps with digestion and promotes eye health Sweet corn along with butter can be a healthy and a filling addition to your diet provided you make it rightrdquoshe explainsIngredientsgtgt 2 tbsp butter preferably vegangtgt 12 cup corngtgt 13 cup bell peppersgtgt 13 cup zucchinigtgt 14 cup broccoligtgt 1 tsp red chilli powdergtgt 1 tsp black pepper powdergtgt 1 tsp saltgtgt Crushed peanuts and salad dressing for garnishMethodTake a pan Add butter red chilli powder and black pepper powder Add sweet corn and sauteacute it for a while Take it off the heat after sprinkling some salt Next take a bowl Add corn bell peppers zucchini and broccoli together Mix all the veggies garnish it with choices of salad dressing and crush peanuts You can also add lemon juice if desired