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The Top 4 Health Benefits of Ghee 

If you love butter, then you’ll love ghee. Ghee is actually even more flavorful and savory than traditional butter and tastes delicious paired with anything you would usually add regular butter to. And the best part? Not only does ghee make a great alternative to butter, it’s also healthy. 

Before we jump into the health benefits, let’s first look at what ghee is. 

What is Ghee?

Ghee is similar to clarified butter, but it’s cooked to caramelization and cooked to a point where the milk solids, as well as the sugar, are separated from the fat. This is why many people who cannot tolerate dairy do ok with ghee. 

So, ready to learn more about the benefits of ghee? Here are the top four health benefits of ghee, plus how to add it to your diet. 

The Top 4 Health Benefits of Ghee 

#1 Support Gut Health: One of the most talked about benefits of ghee happens to be its gut-boosting health benefits. Ghee is rich in butyrate, which is a short-chain fatty acid that can help support the digestive tract. Ghee may also help boost gastric acid and thus help aid digestion. Ghee may also help reduce gut mucosal inflammation. 

#2 Loaded with Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Ghee is a delicious healthy fat and happens to be loaded with fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, and E. 

#3 Ghee is Rich in CLA: CLA stands for conjugated linoleic acid which has been found to hold a number of health benefits. Conjugated linoleic acid may be beneficial for weight loss, reducing inflammation, and even lowering cholesterol.  

#4 Ghee is a Great Butter Alternative For Those Who Are Sensitive to Lactose: Another great benefit that comes with ghee is that many people who are sensitive to lactose or casein may be able to tolerate ghee. These milk proteins have been removed during the straining as well as the skimming process that occurs while making ghee. 

How to Add Ghee to Your Diet 

Ready to add some ghee to your diet? Here are some ways to get this delicious, healthy fat into your diet. 

  • Use on gluten-free toast. 
  • Use as your cooking fat-ghee has a high smoke point, so it’s great for cooking. 
  • Add to coffee or tea. 

Choose Ghee vs. Butter 

If you are a big fan of butter but want to find a healthier alternative, consider adding ghee to your diet. Ghee comes with numerous health benefits while still giving you that buttery taste you are after, so you can feel good about enjoying it. 


Resources

Dr. Axe. Ghee Benefits: Are They Better Than Butter? Accessed September 10, 2019 at https://draxe.com/nutrition/fats-and-oils/ghee-benefits/ 

NCBI. Butyrate and Mucosal Inflammation: New Scientific Evidence Supports Clinical Observation. Accessed September 10, 2019 at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4816278/ 

ECPI University. Culinary Nutrition: 9 Health Benefits of Ghee. Accessed September 10, 2019 at https://www.ecpi.edu/blog/culinary-nutrition-9-health-benefits-ghee 

Medical News Today. What Are The Benefits of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)? Accessed September 10, 2019 at https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324858.php 

Healthline. Is Butter a Dairy Product and Does it Contain Lactose? Accessed September 10, 2019 at https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-butter-dairy 

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