Ghee is the most underrated super food that is available around us. There have been great references in Ayurveda regarding Ghee and recent scientific studies have strengthened the benefits of Ghee further.
Here are Sheva (i.e. seven in Hebrew) benefits of Pure Cow Ghee
1.Pure a2 cow ghee great for skin and hair
Ghee is a great natural moisturizer for the skin. Ghee is an anhydrous (without any water content) healthy fat and is one of the best moisturizing properties for your skin and hair.
Ayurveda mentions ghee as:
Kantiprada radiance boosting and antioxidant properties.
Tvachya: Enhance complexion and skin tone
Vayasthapana: Anti-ageing properties
2.Pure cow ghee contains ESSENTIAL vitamins A,D,E & K
Ghee is a great source of essential vitamins required in our daily diet.
Essential vitamins in Ghee:
Vitamin A : Good for eyes
Vitamin D : Strengthening of bones & teeth
Vitamin E : Anti-oxidant properties
Vitamin K : Helps in blood clotting
Ghee contains essential fatty acids like:
Linolenic acid which reported to reduce inflation and prevent certain chronic disease Arachidonic acid which is required for proper function of human body.
3. Pure cow ghee good for natural healing
Our ancient sages have prescribed ghee as a healing agent for wounds.
Application of pure cow ghee along with turmeric have been proven to reduce inflammation and promote healing process.
4.Pure cow ghee increase immunity
In Ayurveda our great Rishi's have described ghee as "Ojovardhark" which means it improves the life energies and vitality of our body.
Ghee contains healthy heart fats there have been studies on rural population of India which show lower prevalence of coronary heart disease who consumed higher amounts of ghee.
5.HELPS Strengthen your gut
Ghee helps in digestion. Ghee helps your gut by strengthening intestinal wall support and provides energy to the gut.
Ghee is the only form of Fat containing Butyric acid.
Beneficial gut bacteria convert fiber into Butyric acid for energy and support to intestinal walls.
Pure ghee acts as a supplement for people unhealthy digestive tracts whose bodies cannot produce Butyric acid. Studies have proven that adequate amount of Butyric acid supports production of T-cells in the gut translating to a strong immune system
6. CAN Help to Burn Fat in the body
Ghee is nutritionally superior to other fats and oils as it helps your body in burning fat.
Ghee contains MCFA's ( Medium Chain Fatty Acids), these MCFA's are directly absorbed in the liver and burned to provide energy.
There have been studies that prove MCFA's can burn other fats in body and help to loose weight.
6.Enhances taste of food
Ghee enhances the taste of your food try adding a tsp of ghee in your dal and see the difference.
Ghee is a great medium and a stable fat for cooking: Ghee has high smoke point ì.e. it does not break down into free radicals at high temperature.
7. positive food
Ghee is a great satvic foods and helps cleansing of the body.
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