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GHEE

Ghee is composed almost entirely of saturated fat. When cooking, it can be unhealthy to heat polyunsaturated oils such as vegetable oils to high temperatures.

Benefits Of GHEE

1. Doing so creates peroxides and other free radicals. Ghee has a very high smoke point and doesn't burn easily during cooking. Ghee has stable saturated bonds and so is lot less likely to form the dangerous free radicals when cooking. Ghee's short chain of fatty acids are also metabolized very readily by the body.

2. Lab studies have shown ghee to reduce cholesterol both in the serum and intestine. It does it by triggering an increased secretion of biliary lipids. Ghee is also good for nerves and brain. It helps control eye pressure and is beneficial to glaucoma patients. Ghee is most notably said to stimulate the secretion of stomach acids to help with digestion, while other fats, such as butter and oils, slow down the digestive process and can sit heavy in the stomach. Ghee is rich with antioxidants and acts as an aid in the absorption of vitamins and minerals from other foods, serving to strengthen the immune system. A high concentration of butyric acid, a fatty acid that contains anti-viral properties, is believed to inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors.

3. It is good for treatment of burns ,medicated Ghee can be used in Non heal ulcers of bones and joints. According to Ayurveda ghee promotes learning and increased memory retention. While in a healthy person consuming ghee may reduce your cholesterol or not affect it, it is not advised for people already suffering from high cholesterol.

4. It is safer than butter. Ghee is used in medicinal preparations in Ayurveda as Adjuavant as well as main line therapy.A simple Ghee or medicated ghee is used for Eye treatments for clarity of vision.Ghee especially in children increases immune system and helps in vision. Ghee also can be used for massages for smoothening and nourishment of skin.

5. Ghee also can used in Nasya in nourishment of brain on daily basis.Ghee can be used as Enema for all nervous , joint and bone problems