Description
ghee butter
With the surge in popularity of health trends like the ketogenic
diet, healthy fats have garnered a lot of attention lately. Right
alongside familiar favorites like olive oil and coconut oil is
ghee, a type of fat made by heating butter — ideally grass-fed
butter — to boost its natural nutrient profile and flavor. Ghee is
full of fat-soluble vitamins and healthy fatty acids, and ghee
benefits can range from building stronger bones to enhancing weight
loss.
Used for thousands of years and a staple in Ayurvedic healing
practices, ghee is one of the most powerful healing foods out
there. But what is ghee butter, and why should you add it to your
pantry? Keep reading for everything you need to know about this
super healthy fat.
What Is Ghee?
Ghee is similar to clarified butter, which is produced by heating
butter to remove the milk solids and water. However, in comparing
ghee vs. clarified butter, ghee is simmered longer to bring out the
butters inherent nutty flavor and is left with a higher smoke point
than butter, meaning that it can be heated to a higher temperature
before it starts to smoke.
Not only that, but ghee is rich in beneficial nutrients and
contains several fatty acids that are important to health. Plus,
there are numerous benefits of ghee, and some of its components
have been shown to do everything from boost weight loss to improve
digestion and relieve inflammation.
