We use Smart Balance: http://www.smartbalance.com/lactose.html.

I like it. It seems to make my son a bit itchy (most everything does).

Mark
> Okay, I am very new at this.  I believe that margarins and anything with
> hydrogenated oils are very bad for everyone.  Our body doesn't know how to
> handle the hydrogenated oils and so therefore they are one of the main
> contributing factors to clogged arteries.  So...given that I was wondering
> if anyone had any ideas for a butter substitute that is not hydrogenated.
> I was trying to think of what applications I would use butter for and
> actually I think I can almost eliminate it entirely except I think I am
> also thinking a little overboard.  I need a reality check sometimes.  So is
> there anything?  I also wanted to point out that oils used for cooking
> aren't so good either.  Better to do steaming and poaching of things.  Oils
> should only be added for flavor after the cooking process.  So what do we
> do about cooking eggs?  I guess we have to break our own rules for sanity's
> sake.  I must sound really crazy.  I am so sorry, like I said I am new and
> this and so much that I am learning is so contrary to how I used to doing
> things.  I hear applesauce in place of butter in baking is okay.