What Does Bread and Butter Do For You? Unpacking the Nutritional and Idiomatic Meanings
                                
                                
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                                Historically a staple food, bread and butter's role in a diet and its broader cultural meaning are more complex than they might appear. This simple combination serves as a source of energy, but its health implications and metaphorical uses are surprisingly varied.