5 Reasons you should turn to Desi Ghee for weight loss

You must have heard people shunning out desi ghee from their diet because they are trying to lose weight. Some feel that consuming this Indian version of clarified butter would make their belly fat, while others keep away from it because it makes one lazy and unhealthy. But contrary to this popular belief, desi ghee is one ingredient which helps in the process of losing weight. 

 

What is ghee? It is nothing but saturated fats which when taken in moderation does more good than harm. The daily recommended dosage of ghee is 2-3 tablespoons. Here are 5 reasons you should turn to ghee while trying to reduce weight.

 

 

Desi Ghee is rich in fat-soluble Vitamins A,D,E and K, so this makes it a power ingredient. While Vitamin A and E are anti-oxidants, Vitamin K regulates blood clotting and D is essential for the bones.

 

 

Nutritionists and doctors believe that since ghee is loaded with essential amino acids that help in mobilizing fats cells to be burned in order to provide energy to the body, it becomes the perfect food to be consumed while trying to lose weight.

 

 

Remember when your grandparents used to tell you to have ghee? Well, it was for a reason. Ghee is rich in antioxidants that strengthen immunity and keeps one away from seasonal allergies. If consumed on a daily basis, ghee can improve focus and concentration levels.

 

 

Ghee comes with a list of health benefits and one of them is good digestion. It acts as a lubricant in your body and makes the digestion of food easy. It even prevents inflammation and if consumed regularly, it protects you from cancer.

 

 

Ayurveda gives credit to ghee for its medicinal properties which is why it is recommended to saute the spice in a teaspoon of ghee. This not only stimulates appetite but also results in better absorption.

 

So the next time, before stopping your mother from putting ghee on our rotis, think about its added advantage of shedding weight and keeping you slim