Top 10 Reasons to Love Ghee

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Avoiding dairy but miss butter?

Here are 10 reasons to <3 ghee


What is Ghee?

Ghee is often called clarified unsalted butter and is made when the butter is heated and the milk proteins are removed. It’s a revered Indian food and used in many Ayurvedic remedies and recipes.

Top 10 Reasons to Love Ghee

  1. It has a high smoke point and is ideal in stir fries.
  2. It’s rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, E, D- good for hormones and metabolism.
  3. It’s safe for folks avoiding lactose or casein.
  4. It contains CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) shown to be anti-inflammatory reducing tumors, cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
  5. It contains butyric acid an essential fatty acid which promotes detox, colon health and is a powerful anti-inflammatory.
  6. It tastes even more buttery than butter. It’s the butta of the Gods! And a little goes a long way (this is true in cooking as well).
  7. It contains K2 needed to utilize calcium and make strong bones (teeth, hair, & nails too!)
  8. It supports weight loss- the medium chain fatty acids (like coconut oil) burn fat and remove toxins.
  9. It stimulates gastric acid to aid in digestion.
  10. It reduces inflammation and alkalizes the system.

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