Ghee (clarified butter)the Indian Superfood

Ghee the Indian Superfood : 

What is ghee? 

Ghee is a type of clarified butter. It's more concentrated in fat than butter, as its water and milk solids have been removed. Ghee is made from the milk of a buffalo or cow. Pure desi ghee, is ghee made of cow's milk. It contains plenty of omega-3 fatty acids along with Vitamin A. It is one of the best oils for cooking. According to Ayurveda,Ghee stimulates digestive fire. It has a very high smoke point (~485 degrees F) and its chemical structure does not change at high heat. 

why should you have ghee?

 Benefits of ghee 

Ghee has several health benefits including increasing metabolism, decreasing inflammation, and improving heart health.   

This Indian superfood also improves the memory and strengthens the brain and nervous system, promotes longevity and helps restore balance to your mind. 

ghee is known to stimulate the digestive process and is likely to aid in weight loss. It also restores balance to your mind and will boost the functioning of your brain.   

It is loaded with vitamins A, D, E and K. Ghee is also very rich in dietary fats.   

ghee is also known as a body cleanser as it removes impurities from your body. It strengthens your eyesight, your muscles and tendons.

Ghee for weight loss 

Since ghee is rich in omega 3 fats (DHA) and omega 6 (CLA), it can be great for weight loss. Omega 6 fats have shown to increase the lean body mass while reducing the fat mass. Experts have also found that ghee helps in mobilizing fat cells to be burnt for energy.  Ghee is packed with essential amino acids that can shrink the size of fat cells.

Ghee for Kids
Ghee is essential for brain development in kids.
The addition of desi ghee can be an essential addition to the diet list that is rich in Omega 3, the exact amount of DHA and EPA and 9 fatty acids. So, start giving it an accurate amount for improved brain development and memory.
Ghee massage is a healthy way to take care of a kid’s sensitive skin.
Ghee diet helps in strengthening general immunity of a kid a great natural remedy for strengthening bones. The vitamin K content of cow ghee helps in quick absorption of calcium, and that makes the bone strong.

Ghee for pregnant women

During pregnancy, desi ghee provides nourishment to both the mother and the child as they need more nutrients.

Fertility benefits of ghee
Ghee helps women’s bodies produce cholesterol that is necessary for them to create and maintain higher levels of estrogen and progesterone, both the hormones are critical for fertility.

Ghee for immunity
ghee is considered as one of the best immunity boosters in India.

Laddos with ghee and jaggery

i would like to share a very easy laddu which is made using ghee,jaggery powder,dry ginger powder,pinch of jaiphal.This can be made by heating a heavy bottom pan and let the ghee melt.You can add 2 tablespoons of cow ghee.Add 2 tablespoons of jaggery powder and rest of the ingredients and quickly stir the entire mixture on low flame for 2 minutes and let it cool a bit and roll it into small peanut sized balls while the mixture is still warm.
These laddus can be given to kids or anyone who has cough and cold.


Importance of ghee in Ayurveda
Ghee is Ayurveda's most treasured food. Sattvic Food and is known as Ghrita
Cow Ghee is considered a sattvic food in Ayurveda.
For Body Massage,also known as Abhyang, Apply ghee all over the body, rubbing into head, chest, limbs, joints According to the Charak Samhita, regular Abhyanga slows the aging process.

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