Ghee – Health benefits, why it is better than butter

New Delhi: Ghee has been used for years in most Indian households. Not just in cuisines, but it has also been used in traditional medicine and religious rituals.

Considered a form of clarified butter, ghee is a healthy fat that offers a host of health benefits. Because ghee is made from removing the milk proteins that contain impurities from butter, it is thought to be a healthier option.

Here are some surprising facts why ghee is healthier than butter:

• Ghee promotes heart health as it contains properties that help protect the arteries from hardening. Hardening of arteries occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries.
• Regular consumption of ghee has been found to lower bad cholesterol levels and increase good cholesterol levels.
• Ghee can be consumed by most people who cannot enjoy other diary products since it is both lactose and casein-free. These elements of butter are removed during the clarifying process.
• Ghee is a rich source of butyric acid - a short-chain fatty acid - which improves the health of the intestinal lining and may also reduce symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. Ghee aids in digestion and prevents constipation.
• Ghee helps in weight loss as the type of saturated fat in ghee supports in burning the stubborn fat in the body.

Apart from this, ghee is essential for healthy hair, skin and eyesight. It also helps strengthen immunity and promotes strong bones.