Why not use juice and plain plain water? What is in sparkling water?

See my video called "A healthier butter."

Thebeefamily Twenty years ago margarine contained partially hydrogenated fats (aka trans fats), which I believe should still be avoided so yes, butter would have been a better choice. But there are new heart-healthy tub margarines today that I consider an acceptable choice. Brands like Benecol and Promise Activ contain phytosterols, which may actually help to lower cholesterol. A lot of stick margarines contain trans fats so tub margarines are a better choice. I still make my butter combo but with extra light olive oil; however, one tub lasts me for months because I rarely use butter. Here's some helpful info: health.clevelandclinic.org/2014/01/margarine-or-butter-the-heart-healthiest-spreads-infographic/

No. Diet sodas are not a good choice because artificial sweeteners are bad for your health. I suggest choosing any soft drink you like that is sweetened with sugar (never high fructose corn syrup - also bad for your health) and then dilute it with any sparkling water. We must all read labels before eating or drinking anything. Sugar is not ideal but it's a better choice than diet drinks or anything with HFCS.

Jenny Can Cook Good suggestion, thank you. There is too much sugar in commercially bought foodstuff nowadays😠

I know too much sugar is bad but my grandma drank coke all day every day and lived til 88 yrs old and she wasn't fat either.

Yes

Yep that's Jenny

Sally Wong plain soy yogurt works great.

Sally, see if you like equal parts mayo and silken tofu. I think it works really well in dips. And, the tofu has added nutrients.

Most of us need to cut down on sugar and fats, which Jenny addressed in the video.