7 Health Benefits Of Ghee 

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Ghee is an integral part of Indian kitchens, but do you know why? It plays key role in balancing hormones and maintaining healthy cholesterol. Here are some benefits of ghee. 

1. Keeps You Warm

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Ingesting ghee keeps you warm from within, which is why it is used in many winter preparations like gajar ka halwa, moong dal halwa, pinni and panjeeri.

2. Helps In Unclogging Nose

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A few drops of lukewarm ghee inside nostrils provides quick relief, as the ghee travels all the way down to the throat and soothes the infection. 

3. Source Of Energy

Ghee is a good source of energy. It contains medium and short-chain fatty acids, of which, lauric acid is a potent antimicrobial and antifungal substance.

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4. Source Of Good Fat

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Ghee helps in oleation: a process of ingesting oil over a period of time. This pulls fat soluble toxins out of cells and triggers fat metabolism.

5. Good For Intestinal Health

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Ghee happens to be one of the highest quality food sources of butyric acid, which makes it an ideal pick to support the health of the intestinal walls.

6. Decreases Glycemic Index

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It is said that applying ghee on chapatti could lower its glycemic index, in addition to making it more moist and digestible. 

7. Keeps Constipation At Bay

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Taking 1-2 tsp ghee in a cup of hot milk at bedtime is a gentle and effective means of relieving constipation. 

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