GHEE AND WEIGHT LOSS!
We have always tried to avoid ghee from our recipes thinking that it would add unwanted calories. Ghee is always related with being fat, cholesterol problems, cardiac issues and so on. Well...it seems it was all a myth. Now, if you are still unconvinced you should definitely continue reading.
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Ghee is one of those first things that gets ruled out while we are on a diet. What if we say that it should be on those first things that should be consumed? Yes, believe it or not but ghee is one of those things that aids in weight loss.
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Ghee is 99.9% fat and 1% proteins. It also contains some of fat soluble vitamins and charred milk proteins. It is a very good source of DHA (decosahexanoicacid) which is a most popular omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 is essential fatty acid that our body needs but cannot synthesize. Thus, they should be supplied from external sources. DHA has numerous health benefits. It helps in reducing cardio-vascular risks, arthritis, insulin resistance, cancer, prevents or slows Alzheimer's disease, muscle recovery after exercise and so on. In children they help in proper brain development and aids in acute cognitive functioning.
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Ayurveda says it helps in absorption of many fat-soluble vitamins and it lubricates and nourishes joints. It also increases longevity and protects us from many diseases.
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HOW DOES IT CUT DOWN FAT?
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Ghee is packed with omega-6 fatty acids, a.k.a. conjugated linoliec acid. This compound helps in mobilising fat cells and then shrinking them. Also, ghee has the capability to mobilize fat cells and burning them for producing energy. Omega-6 helps in increasing lean body muscle thus reducing any fat globules in our body. Similarly, omega-3 helps to shed fat inches thus, ultimately shedding kilos of extra fat.
However, we should also take into consideration that anything in excess can be harmful. Since, ghee being a saturated fat, consuming it in excess can be very harmful for the body. Nevertheless, one to two spoons in a day is considered optimum.
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Lastly, if you really want to lose those extra pounds on you, do your work out regularly and keep a check on your junks.
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We also see articles on how ghee helps in weight gain. Well, we surely do not want to confuse ourselves with the two.
For better understanding, ayurveda relates our body's nature with the doshas that it is made up of. For example, according to ayurveda, people with vata dominant dosha are mostly underweight.As the rate of metabolism is always high in their body. Thus, they are recommended with few spoons of ghee to their diet.
Here, we got to spot the difference in the two. Specialists suggest them to take ghee so that it helps them to gain their desired weight. Now, the "weight gain" in this case does not mean accumulation of fat globules, instead it refers to the gain in lean muscle mass that helps in their "weight gain". As already read, ghee is packed with omega-6 fatty acids and this promotes the proliferation of lean muscle mass in our body.
Lastly, if taken in correct quantity, or as recommended by your specialist, ghee is the best ingredient that keeps you fit.
NOTE:
We also see articles on how ghee helps in weight gain. Well, we surely do not want to confuse ourselves with the two.
For better understanding, ayurveda relates our body's nature with the doshas that it is made up of. For example, according to ayurveda, people with vata dominant dosha are mostly underweight.As the rate of metabolism is always high in their body. Thus, they are recommended with few spoons of ghee to their diet.
Here, we got to spot the difference in the two. Specialists suggest them to take ghee so that it helps them to gain their desired weight. Now, the "weight gain" in this case does not mean accumulation of fat globules, instead it refers to the gain in lean muscle mass that helps in their "weight gain". As already read, ghee is packed with omega-6 fatty acids and this promotes the proliferation of lean muscle mass in our body.
Lastly, if taken in correct quantity, or as recommended by your specialist, ghee is the best ingredient that keeps you fit.
ALWAYS STAY HAPPY! ALWAYS STAY HEALTHY!
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Rujuta Diwekar is a great advocate for ghee. She has played a pivotal role in shedding light on the benefits of consuming ghee. Pure ghee is flavourful and nutritious. Just like any other food, it is unhealthy when you consume it in large quantities. Add a dash of ghee in your upma or dhal chawal and see how it transforms the taste. Also visit at Water Sports activities
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