Sunday, February 13, 2011

Ghee Wiz

Ghee has a long history and has been used in Indian cooking for many thousands of years. It is also often used in religious ceremonies and various healing arts in the Indian culture. Ghee also has no hydrogenated oils and is a popular choice for health-conscious people. All of  the milk proteins have been removed during the clarifying process, so it is lactose free. Have you ever tried it? It has a light nutty flavor and goes great with steamed veggies. Has a indefinite shelf life too.

Some believed benefits of Ghee:


  • Ayurveda lists Ghee benefits for healthier skin, increased mental clarity and good for digestion.
  • Ghee helps your body assimilate nutrient from the foods you eat.
  • Ghee has no salt
  • Ghee benefits those who are lactose intolerant because ghee is lactose free.
  • Ghee is believed to contain anti-cancer and anti-viral properties.
  • Contains conjugated linolenic acid which helps to promote weight loss and aids in getting rid of belly fat and
Ghee helps to protect the body from heart disease, especially when used instead of other, less healthy fats contained in butter, margarine and hydrogenated oils.

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