Better Heart Health To Glowing Skin, 5 Benefits Of Eating Desi Ghee

Desi Cow Ghee is made from the milk of indigenous cow breeds found in India. It is prepared by simmering butter obtained from cow’s milk and removing all milk solids from the butter to get delicious and aromatic natural fat called “desi cow ghee”. The process of making this ghee involves slow heating, which gives it a unique nutty aroma and a golden colour.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in traditional and naturally prepared desi cow ghee. Known for its rich flavour and therapeutic properties, desi cow ghee has been an integral part of Indian cuisine and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Here are some health benefits of using desi ghee.

Good for Digestive Health

Unlike buffalo milk, cow milk is easier to digest. Hence ghee made from cow milk is easy to digest. Fermented ghee or cultured ghee that is ghee made from the Vedic bilona method (made from curd and bi-directional churning of curd) is the easiest to digest. This is due to the presence of lactic acid.

Healthy Weight Loss

Contrary to popular belief, desi ghee can aid in weight loss when consumed in moderation. Ghee is packed with healthy saturated fats that help induce a feeling of satiety and reduce unnecessary food cravings.

Promotes Brain Function

As per Ayurveda, vedic bilona ghee is considered a ‘medhya rasayana’. Medhya Rasayana is a group of nootropic herbs (i.e. cognition-enhancing) that has multi-fold benefits and especially helps in improving mental alertness, cognition, memory, intelligence and even the power of retention and acquisition.

Good for Skin and Hair

Desi ghee and even medicated ghee have been used for healing wounds, and improving skin and hair health for centuries. Nutrient-packed ghee is loaded with antioxidants that scavenge free radicals in the body and help reduce oxidative stress. Oxidative stress in the skin plays a major role in ageing and impacts collagen formation, lipid damage that leads to acne and even skin-cell damage leading to skin cancer.

Enhances Immune System

Ghee enhances and boosts the immune system due to the presence of varied nutrients in it. Grass-fed ghee from desi cows generally offers a higher quantity of nutrients including omega 3, conjugated linoleic acid, butyrate, vitamins A, D, E & K, minerals such as natural iodine, phosphorous, potassium, etc. These nutrients help strengthen the body’s defence mechanisms, protect against harmful pathogens, and promote the production of white blood cells that fight off infections.