I’m going to share with you the story of golden butter oil called Ghee. In India, ghee was once used for more than just food, but negative marketing from the West labeled it as fattening and unhealthy. Many of us fell into this marketing trap. Ironically, ghee has now found a premium spot on the shelves of Western supermarkets, where it's called "clarified butter."
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The Benefits of Ghee
Indians have been consuming ghee for centuries. When butter is boiled, the golden liquid left behind is called ghee. Ghee is a goldmine of nutrition with therapeutic value and can be used both internally and externally. Due to its numerous benefits, ghee is considered a holy liquid in India. No matter where you come from in India, ghee has always been part of our households.
The Rise of Refined Oils
However, in the 1970s and '80s, foreign refined oil companies, in order to sell their so-called heart-healthy oils, aggressively marketed against ghee, calling it fattening and unhealthy for the heart. Influenced by this marketing, we changed our household cooking medium to refined oil, while the West sold olive oil at much higher prices, calling it the healthiest oil. Modern doctors and nutritionists warned against eating ghee, but numerous studies have now proven that these so-called heart-healthy oils are nothing but:
- Colorless
- Odorless
- Tasteless
- Nutritionless liquids
The Process of Refined Oil
Refined oils are extracted at high temperatures using chemicals, which results in the loss of all nutrition. The oil is then neutralized, breaking the fatty acid bonds, making it harmful to health. Finally, preservatives are added to extend the shelf life. In my opinion, refined oil should be called "spoiled oil."
The Impact on Health
The use of refined oil over the years has become the number one reason for heart attacks in India. After the 1980s, the rate of heart disease increased rapidly.
The Return of Ghee
However, truth cannot be hidden for long. Modern science now recognizes ghee as the healthiest form of fat. Did you know ghee is trending in the U.S.? Just like how olive oil now sits on the shelves of Indian supermarkets, ghee is being sold as premium cooking oil in the West. What makes ghee so special? Isn't it high in saturated fat? Yes, it is, but it contains SCFA (short-chain fatty acids), a unique type of fatty acid not found in animal saturated fats. SCFA doesn’t need to be broken down in the small intestine; it is immediately absorbed by the body for energy. Because of this, ghee is not fattening but actually helps cut fat from various parts of the body.
Ghee is also the highest source of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), which reduces the size of fat cells, bringing them back to their original size.
Key benefits of ghee include:
- High in CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), which reduces fat cell size.
- Rich in SCFAs, which improve gut health and aid in digestion.
- Contains antioxidants that protect against free radicals.
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Ghee aslo support weight loss due to its high content of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which improves digestion and metabolism. These SCFAs are easily absorbed by the body and used for energy instead of being stored as fat. Additionally, ghee is rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which has been shown to reduce body fat mass. Including ghee in a balanced diet can help reduce stubborn fat, especially around the abdomen, and boost metabolism, making it an effective aid in weight management.
Conclusion
So, start including a good amount of ghee in your diet and throw away those chemical-based refined oils from your household!
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