Why you should add ghee to your daily diet? Importance, health benefits

Ghee, one of the most favourite and important ingridients you will find in every Indian family. Right from Desi ghee ke laddoo to parathe made in desi ghee, our grandmothers were obsessed with feeding us ghee. However, as time passed and people began to adapt to new fancy diets, notions around ghee changed, with many avoiding it. Recently, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar shared his fitness regime on PM Modi's 108th episode of Mann Ki Baat, one of the highlights of his talks was Ghee. The 56-year-old actor, who is known for fitness, believes "ghee eaten in the right quantity is beneficial for us." Let's explore the benefits of Ghee and why you should include it in your daily diet.

Importance of Ghee

According to PharmEasy Ghee is a calorie-dense food. It is rich in Vitamin A, E and K. It also contains butyric acid. Every 100 ml ghee contains as much as 883 calories of energy.

Benefits of Ghee

Healthy fats: According to studies, Ghee is low in fat and has only healthy fats, which makes it a good source to add good cholesterol to the body. It doesn't cause heart diseases.

Good for gut health: Do you know our ancestors had a spoonful of ghee before every meal as it lined the gut and reduced chances of ulcers.

Rich in Vitamin A, E: Ghee contains the essential vitamins that are needed for  healthy liver, balancer hormones and fertility.

Lactose-free characteristic: Ghee is purely lactose-free and doesn't cause allergies in those who suffer from dairy or casein intolerance.

Treats burns: Ghee is one of the safest dermatological cosmetics, which helps treat burns and is skin friendly.

Apart from the above mentioned benefits, Ghee also promotes healthy skin, strengthens bones, cures thyroid dysfunction, increases metabolism which helps reduce weight and balances hormones especially during periods.