Opinion

Desi Ghee

Desi ghee is composed of fats of which 62% is saturated fats which play a prominent role in increasing HDL or good cholesterol, reduce LDL or bad cholesterol without harming the lipid profile. Ghee is also a rich source of Omega 3 and Omega 6 and is loaded with essential amino acids.

Desi ghee is one of the best superfoods that any person in this world can have

• Desi ghee is rich in fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A, D, E, and K which helps to nourish your internal body health from immunity to cellular health.
• Desi ghee is a great source of healthy fats which helps our body to make good hormones to counter the problem of hormonal imbalance and boosts fertility in males and females both, that is why desi ghee was such an important part of Indian diet.
• Desi ghee helps to reduce body inflammation.
• Desi ghee is rich in CLA(Conjugated linoleic acid), which certainly helps to metabolize body fat cells.
• Desi ghee is an SCFA(short-chain fatty acids) that is easy to digest, and the body metabolizes, as it quickly, which again helps to boost your digestion.
• Desi ghee has high smoking points (about 250 degrees) which make it the best cooking medium.
• Desi ghee helps to nourish your skin, nails, and hair.
• It is lactose-free which and every person can add desi ghee in their diet.
• It enhances the taste of the meal to the next level.

Here are 5 health conditions in which you should avoid having ghee:

1) If you are allergic to milk

Since ghee is a dairy product, people with milk allergies can’t have it or should only consume it in moderation. Symptoms like rash, hives, vomiting, or diarrhoea are likely to appear with ghee consumption. While there are some people who tolerate ghee with lactose intolerance. So, if you

have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance, consult your doctor over it.

2) Not for heart patients

The presence of oxidised cholesterol in ghee can increase the risk of various ailments including heart

diseases. Due to the presence of fatty acids, it increases the risk of heart attacks.

3) Liver related ailments

Ghee is not the reason behind liver issues but if you already have liver-related ailments like jaundice, fatty liver, gastrointestinal pain, you should avoid ghee as it may cause serious organ issues. However, consuming ghee with strict moderation does not create a problem for the liver.

4) People with obesity

If you are on a weight-loss diet, consuming two teaspoons of ghee in a day is fine. But if you raise it’s intake, it can cause weight gain.

5) Pregnant women with digestive issues

While some people find ghee to be a laxative, it can also be difficult to digest. Therefore, you should avoid it or consume it cautiously if you regularly experience digestive problems like indigestion, bloating, or constipation. It is advisable for pregnant women to reduce their ghee consumption because they frequently experience indigestion and bloating.