Amazing Benefits of Including Ghee In Our Daily Diet For Overall Health

Ghee traces its roots to the ancient tradition of Ayurveda. Moreover, known as Sattvik Food (spiritually pure) it considered a sacred, medicinal, cleansing and nourishing food. Besides, consumption of sattvik food nourishes our mind, body and soul with its calming and pure nature. The benefits of using ghee albeit in moderation are limitless.  Let's look at some amazing benefits of including ghee in our daily diet for overall health.

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Benefits of Ghee In Cooking:

Ghee has a high smoke point (250 °C) which makes it very ideal for cooking and frying. Additionally, it does not break down into free radicals like many other oils. It does not spoil easily and can be stored without refrigeration. Since it is made from butter after filtering the milk solids and impurities, it does not affect people with lactose (dairy) intolerance.

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High Nutritional Value:

Ghee sourced from grass fed cows is rich in K2 and CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid). In addition, it is a rich source of soluble vitamins A and E. These nutrients make it rich in antioxidants & with anti-viral properties.

Weight loss and Energy:

Studies show that consumption of ghee in moderation helps provide energy & aids in weight loss. Since it is rich in medium chain fatty acids, it is absorbed directly by the liver and burned as energy. Moreover, this energy can be used to burn other fats in the system and lose weight. However, moderation is the key here. If you are a sports person you can use ghee as a consistent energy source.

Improved Digestion:

Ghee is rich in butyric acid (a short chain fatty acid). In our body beneficial intestinal bacteria convert fiber into butyric acid which is then used for energy and intestinal wall support. Hence, consumption will improve your digestion. In addition, it also stimulates the secretion of gastric acid which aids in the digestive process.

Healthy Immune System:

Research shows that adequate production of butyric acid is required to support production of killer T cells which is required for a strong immune system.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties:

In Ayurveda ghee enemas are being used for centuries to decrease inflammation.

Mind and Spirit:

A sattvik food, it promotes positivity, growth, expansion of consciousness and a healthy and long life. Moreover, ancient cultures have always maintained that the mind and body are one and research is now revealing that negative emotions have a chemical nature which are attracted and stored in fat. Consumption of ghee helps in cleansing the body by pulling out such toxins.

Herbal Energizer:

Ayurveda used ghee in various herbal preparations. Medicinal properties of these herbs and spices can be absorbed by ghee and transported to targeted areas of the body. Hence many use it to fry spices before adding it to dishes. 

Spiritual Energizer:

According to the Science of spirituality the lamp with clarified butter is more Sattvik as compared to a oil lamp. Ghee lamp has more capacity to attract the Sattvik vibrations present in the surrounding atmosphere over large distances.