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The way I see it, there are pretty much two schools of thought when it comes to food-like products such as margarine. The first group focuses primarily on calories. They've read articles and maybe some research that suggests these products are somewhat healthy or, at the very least, not harmful. They're comfortable with consuming processed foods as long as there's some scientific backing, though the reasoning can vary in its validity.
The second group, on the other hand, believes that the natural body shouldn't consume unnatural products. For them, calories are less important than the quality of the food. They are skeptical of food companies and even scientists, who sometimes have a history of being influenced by these companies. This group prefers real food, whether they're vegans, carnivores, or followers of keto and paleo diets. They see the value in eating food in its natural state.
While I think studies and science are important, I also believe that personal values and feeling good are crucial. I've seen people thrive on diets focused on real food, regardless of whether they're vegan or carnivore. There's hardly any strong argument against the idea of eating real food.