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    • Many of us use margarine and butter on a regular basis, whether it’s for cooking, baking or just to top off some cooked veggies or a fresh bun. But is margarine actually better for you than butter? And which margarine is the healthiest?

      On today’s episode of The Perfect Bite, host Andrea Jenna is joined by registered dietitian Samara Foisy. They taste test five popular margarine brands and give you the skinny on what reigns supreme when it comes to health and taste.

      Which do you prefer: Margarine or butter? (Thinkstock)Becel with Bertolli Olive Oil

      “Nice and creamy,” Samara immediately comments of the texture of this margarine.

      Andrea agrees that the texture is smooth, but says the taste is a little salty – although both taste testers agree there isn’t an overpowering olive flavour.

      “Consumers may be confused, because as you can see there’s a whole bunch of different kinds of margarines on the market with different property,” Samara explains. “So for example the Becel has olive oil in it. If you look at the blend, it really only comprises

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    • Canadians love their coffee! (Thinkstock)Since being posted this Monday, our most recent episode of The Perfect Bite (Which coffee chain has the best brew?) has received more than 800 comments from Yahoo! Canada users all across the country. While some of you agreed with what host Andrea Jenna and renowned barista Sameer Mohamed thought was the best coffee, others weren’t so impressed with their choices.

      We received lots of comments that said McDonald’s coffee isn’t as bad as our taste testers made it out to be. “McDonalds easily beats Tim Hortons. I used to love Tim's but now tastes chemically to me,” user Hilda writes.

      User Poyrkchop agrees, saying that “You can't beat McDonald's deal… unlike Tim's you actually get a fresh muffin for $1.39. I find Tim Hortons coffee has gone down hill and is very bitter!”

      “My taste buds say definitely go with McDonald’s. The only time I drink Tim's is when they have their roll up the rim fiasco,” says John C from Saskatchewan.

      “Unfortunately McD's is the only one that actually tastes like real

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    • Coffee is serious business here in Canada with a café on nearly every corner. But how do big chains measure up against each other?

      A dark blend doesn't always mean a highly-caffeinated blend. (Thinkstock)On today’s episode of The Perfect Bite, host Andrea Jenna is joined by Sameer Mohamed, one of Canada’s top baristas and owner of Fahrenheit Coffee in Toronto, Ont. They taste test coffee from five popular chains to find the best brew of the bunch when it comes to taste and caffeine.

      Starbucks Pike Place Roast (Andrea and Sameer’s least favourite)

      Andrea immediately notices that this is the darkest blend out of the ones they’re testing, and that isn’t the only thing she notices. The bitter taste hits her right away.

      “It feels poorly brewed,” Sameer comments after taking a sip. “Essentially what this is is something called an over-extraction. So you’re getting a lot of bitterness that’s lingering on the back palate which is where your tongue is very sensitive.”

      Sameer explains that while a darker coffee does have a stronger taste, it doesn’t

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