What’s Ghee?
Glad you asked! In simple terms, ghee is a healthier version of butter. It is made by heating butter until all the milk solids separate and the moisture evaporates. The casein and lactose solids are filtered out, leaving behind a pure, healthy fat known as ghee.
Why Choose Ghee?
Everyone has a unique relationship with food, including different preferences, needs, and restrictions. However, this doesn’t have to mean you can’t enjoy delicious and nutritious meals. Ghee can enhance your culinary adventure!
Here’s why it’s a wonderful fat choice for nearly everyone:
Ghee is a Fat That Doesn’t Make You Fat
Newsflash: Good fats do not make you fat!
But sugar and trans fats can, and trans fats are often found in ultra-processed oils that often go rancid quickly.
This is why our ghee is an ideal cooking oil alternative. It contains no sugar or protein and doesn’t go rancid like many nut, vegetable and seed oils do.
Ghee Contains Essential Fatty Acids
Ghee is rich in a special type of fatty acid known as CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), which some studies suggest may help reduce body fat and lower blood pressure.
To maximize the benefits of CLA, look for 100% grassfed ghee. Grass-fed ghee also provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for a healthy heart.
Ghee is Free of Lactose and Casein
According to the Food Allergy and Research Education (FARE), approximately 32 million Americans, including 5.9 million children under 18, have food allergies. YIKES!!
If you’re looking for a lactose-free fat that doesn’t impart a coconut flavor to your dishes, ghee can be your go-to choice. We even offer unique flavors to enhance your cooking experience. See our DIY Ghee Tins.
Ghee Has a High Smoke Point
Each fat has a different smoke point, and cooking beyond that point can destroy the beneficial nutrients.
For instance, the smoke point for butter is between 200-250°F, while coconut oil has a smoke point of 350°F.
Ghee boasts a high smoke point of approximately 485°F!
In One Teaspoon of Ghee …
Just one teaspoon of ghee provides a good amount of healthy fat that aids digestion and helps metabolize nutrients from food.
Hello Vitamins!
Ghee is packed with vitamins A, E, D, and K. Our grassfed ghee contains significantly higher levels of vitamin K2, which is crucial for heart health.
People Who Love Ghee
Many people incorporate ghee into their cooking and diets, including:
- Chefs and home cooks
- Whole30 practitioners
- Lactose intolerant individuals
- Keto and Paleo lifestyles
- Butter lovers
- Health-conscious families
- Health Coaches
- AND You!
Ready to Start Using Ghee?
We have plenty of resources to help you get started with ghee! Visit our online shop to purchase ghee, explore our recipes to see how easy it is to cook with ghee, and feel free to reach out to us with any questions!