Ive had a lot of questions about Ghee come up. What is it and where can I buy it? Ghee is a clarified butter that has had all of the milk solids removed. It is considered dairy free but not vegan. Here are a few reasons I love using Ghee Modern science now verifies what Ayurvedic health science has said for thousands of years: Ghee has a host of health and cooking benefits and is good for the mind and spirit. Great For Cooking and Taste 1. Ghee has a high smoke point (250 °C 482 °F). You can cook and fry with ghee and it will not break down into free radicals like many other oils. 2. Buttery taste without causing dairy allergies. Ghee is made from butter but the milk solids and impurities have been removed so most people who are lactose or casein intolerant have no issue with ghee. High Nutrition: 3. Ghee is rich in the oil soluble vitamins A and E. 4. Ghee is rich in K2 and CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) – an antioxidant with anti-viral properties if it is sourced from grass fed cows. Energy and Weight Management 5. Ghee is Nutritionally Rich Like Coconut Oil Ghee is rich in medium chain fatty acids which are absorbed directly to the liver (like carbs) and burnt as energy. Athletes can use ghee as a consistent energy source. 6. Weight Loss The energy from these medium chain fatty acids can be used to burn other fats in the system and lose weight. If you dont feel comfortable using Ghee go ahead and use whatever oil you would use to sauté vegetables, coconut oil, olive oil, etc. You can find it in the oil or butter section at your Health Food Stores. Trader Joes even carries it! It is a cooking staple in my house that I cant live without.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:58:25 +0000