Ghee is a type of clarified butter (the process of burning butter to separate milk solids and water from milk fats).
The ghee preparation process prolongs the heat exposure, which caramelizes the milk solids, imprinting a distinctly nutty flavor in the ghee. This extends the shelf life and makes it stable at room temperature.
Ghee has a distinct flavor that is known for many Indian and Middle Eastern dishes.
Ghee oil composition
Content of 1 tablespoon:
- 112 calories
- 0 g carbohydrates
- 12.73 g fat
- 0 g protein
- 0 g fiber
- 393 vitamin A
- .36 mcg vitamin E
- 1.1 mcg vitamin K
What about butyrate?
The finished oil contains butyrate, also known as butyric acid. And butyrate is a compound that has been proven to have a variety of health benefits, from preferentially supplying energy to cells, to promoting gut health, preventing cancer, and improving insulin sensitivity.
The benefits of ghee
1. Conjugated linolenic acid
Research indicates a role for linolenic acid in blood glucose regulation in its ability to lower adiponectin concentrations, which in turn increases insulin sensitivity. Not only does it help regulate blood glucose levels, but it also helps with more severe outcomes such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and obesity.
Conjugated linolenic acid has been found to increase lean body mass (muscle) while reducing adipose tissue in obese individuals as it modifies testerone in the body. A small 2017 study of linolenic acid improved performance in athletes, relieving fatigue for longer.
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2. High smoke point
Ghee has a significantly higher smoke point than regular oil. The smoke point is the highest temperature for fat before it starts to evaporate and its fatty acids oxidize, creating free radicals in addition to bad taste.
The ghee value is 251 ° C compared to 176 ° C of regular oil, so it can replace unhealthy fats in your kitchen.
3. Makes healthy food light and receptive
Because of the way ghee is prepared, it is stable at room temperature for a long period of time. Combine a long shelf life with a rich nutty flavor and you have a product that will help you get more healthy foods in your diet.
The nutty flavor will add richness to your greens, and the fat will help you stay fuller longer.
4. Healthy weight loss
Ghee contains famous medium chain fatty acids like those found in coconut oil... They have been found to reduce body weight, waist circumference, overall fat, and visceral obesity (stubborn belly fat).
