Unexpected Benefits of Ghee
‘Ghee’, as you hear the word what runs through your mind? A lot of fat, high cholesterol level, obesity problems, health issues and a lot more. No matter how nice the taste it imparts to your food, all these assumptions make you believe that Ghee is just not meant for the people who want to lose weight. But do you know all these facts are just not true? Ghee or you can say clarified butter has a lot more positive health benefits and you should include it in your daily diet. It is a good source of vitamin K and a way to help you lose your weight!!
Still surprised?
Years have passed but we all have been ignorant of the fact that Ghee is not a harmful ingredient but it is just the vice versa
First let’s understand how is ghee prepared?
Ghee, also known as clarified butter is prepared by simmering unsalted butter at very low heat which is divided into a liquid and solid part. The liquid is drained off and the solid component is restored as ghee. Most of the south Asian countries use Ghee in one or the other form where it holds a lot of religious and health importance. People use it in preparing food which not only provides nutrition but also enhance the taste. Ayurveda has claimed some very unusual and unbelievable advantages of Ghee and you should know them before you ignore it completely.
Here are some of the unexpected health benefits of Ghee. Go through these without being surprised
Ghee helps you lose weight
If you are on a weight loss diet, the first thing which you have prohibited would be ghee or clarified butter. But what if we tell you that ghee is not that bad? Yes, clarified butter contains a lot of fat soluble vitamins like A, D, K and E and essential amino acids which help in curbing weight gain. The fatty acids present in ghee aid in perfect weight management hence nourishing you to the core.
Ghee is a source of butyric acid
Butyric s acid is an anti carcinogenic short chain fatty acid which primarily curbs the growth of he mammary tumours and prevent bowel diseases. It also increases the immunity of the body hence making it alert for any infection.
Ghee is heat stable
To understand the fact we will have to go a little down into organic chemistry where we have studied that double covalent bonds break easily and faster. Ghee is not among such items. It is a highly heat stable and saturated fat hence stable for cooking and healthy too.
Ghee is good for the digestive system
The micro bacteria present in our digestive track convert the fiber and the nutrients into butyric acid which is necessary for the healthy functioning of our gut and digestive system. Ghee as already discussed contains this acid in a good amount and hence helps in increasing the immunity.
Ghee does not have lactose
A lot of people in the world are lactose intolerant. Lactose is a type of sugar present in milk and Ghee is prepared by removing all such kinds of sugars and milk proteins. Hence if you were afraid of consuming ghee till now just because it might contain lactose then forget it and start adding ghee to your food.
Ghee is good for dry skin and scalp
Dry skin and scalp is a major problem and it needs to be treated. Ghee is one option which can be applied to the skin as it has anti inflammatory properties and helps reduce swelling and dryness.
In the end…
Now that you know how important this buttery and extremely delicious ingredient is, it does not say that you should grab the whole jar and hog on it. Two spoons of Ghee daily are enough to provide you complete nutrition and vitamins and will also help you stay fit. So, add Ghee in your diet list as soon as possible if you had chucked it before!
