Why desi ghee is the intelligent choice

India is the largest ghee producer and consumer across the world. Ghee is clarified butter and is used for the preparation of various foods as also for the purpose of rituals. It is prepared by Heating butter, evaporating its water and removing the residue. http://www.klimom.com/ghee/ It can be stored for long time at room temperature without refrigerating. Some ghee is more yellow in colour because it is made of the milk produced by cows who graze more grass.

• There are various benefits of ghee consumption. Some of the lesser known ones are
• how it acts as a moisturizer for the skin and oil for the scalp.
• It is a great ameliorate for burns and helps heal wounds faster.
• Ghee actually lowers the bad cholesterol and enhances the good cholesterol, thus enhancing heart health.
• Vitamin K2 in ghee reduces calcification in the arteries.
• It improves metabolism, prevents insulin resistance and unnecessary fat deposition.

Not just that,
• it stimulates the secretion of digestive acids and helps in treating ulcers, constipation and other digestive disorders.
• It boosts the immune system, increasing the resistance of the body against various infections.
• It promotes brain tissue development, and strengthens bones, teeth and cartilage.
• It also prevents the occurrence of chronic arthritis.

Ghee is an excellent source of micronutrients like Vitamin K2 and CLA, usually not found in other foods. CLA has anti oxidant property, which promotes healthy metabolism.
• It helps in controlling blood pressure as it is devoid of any lactose or salt.
• It also contains butyric acid which is anti-viral in property and combats the growth of cancerous cells.
• It is a good source of iodine and is therefore beneficial for treating thyroid dysfunction.
• It is even supposed to increase the quality and quantity of semen among men.

Those who have intolerance for lactose of beta casein of A2 milk can enjoy the benefits of ghee as it has no adverse reaction.

How to choose ghee
You must not buy ghee which is emitting a bad smell, is changing colour or is unclear. You can make ghee at home as well and can store it for a considerable period of time. Let the ghee cool down first and then store it in a tightly lidded jar in a cool and dry place. It is advisable to not store it in the refrigerator.

With so many health benefits, consuming ghee seems to be an intelligent choice indeed.However it needs to be had in moderation. Healthy people can have 10 to 15 g of ghee a day. It should be avoided by people who are obese, overweight, or suffering from heart, liver and kidney problems.