Saturday, August 18, 2012

Why ghee is good for you ...

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Then, over in the other corner stands Ghee, weighing in with traditional (South Asian) roots, high in nutrition, with a high smoking point, and, yes, it has fat – including saturated fat (gasp!) and essential fatty acids. Ghee is essentially a clarified butter, with the milk solids and water removed. However, ghee is cooked longer than clarified butter to remove all moisture and milk solids. Since the milk proteins are removed, ghee is a good choice for those who are lactose intolerant. According to Livestrong, ghee has the following nutritional value:

The protein content of ghee is .04 g per tbsp., which includes 17 amino acids, essential for good health. Ghee contains 3 percent linoleic acid, an antioxidant. Ghee provides 393 IU of vitamin A per tbsp., including 105 mcg of retinal and 25 mcg of beta-carotene. Other vitamins include .36 mg vitamin E per tbsp., 1.1 mcg of vitamin K, and small amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Minerals in ghee include 1 mg of calcium and potassium per tbsp.

Ghee has a long shelf life, and it can sit around without turning rancid, unlike industrial seed oils, which are rancid from the get-go. Historically, ghee has both sacred and medicinal roles in other cultures. Full story...

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