Description Smart Balance hopes you slather it on. From buttery spreads to eggs, the company makes a variety of alternative food items that are trans-fat-free. They're touted as replacements for traditional fat-laden foods, such as butter, mayonnaise, milk, and microwave popcorn, and offered under the Smart Balance, Earth Balance, Bestlife, and Nucoa names. Products are made using a patented blend of vegetable oils that provide natural fats said to help improve blood cholesterol levels. Some of the company's spreads incorporate Omega-3 fatty acids from flax and fish oil, which are intended to reduce the risk of heart disease. Smart Balance sells its products in US supermarkets, convenience stores, and mass merchandisers.