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Ghee or Oil, Which Is Better for Health?

By Yahya Amir Anwer
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  Ghee OR Oil ‘Eating ghee will make you gain weight.’ ‘Eating ghee on an empty stomach reduces fat.’ ‘Ghee cures stomach ulcers.’ ‘Ghee can cause a heart attack.’ We often hear many such contradictory things about ghee. Not only do we hear these things, but some people actually act on them. Ghee contains 60 to 65 percent saturated fat, 20 to 25 percent monounsaturated fat, 3 to 4 percent polyunsaturated fat, and some vitamins. Ghee on the left, oil on the right — a side-by-side look at two cooking fats and the question most kitchens eventually ask: which one is the healthier choice?   Along with the good fats the body needs, it also contains saturated fats that can increase the cholesterol level, especially harmful LDL or bad cholesterol. For a long time, the disadvantages of eating ghee have been discussed. But now there is a lot of talk about its benefits as well. Which of these is true and which is false? We spoke to doctors to identify common misconceptions and provide ac...
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Honey Beneficial for People with Type 2 Diabetes

By Yahya Amir Anwer
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Eating honey can cause your blood sugar to rise if you have type 2 diabetes. However, it might be healthier than table sugar. A graphic from "Wellness Bites" claims honey is "beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes" and markets it as a natural sweetener with a low glycemic index. Honey does have a somewhat lower glycemic index than table sugar, but it is still a concentrated source of carbohydrates and fructose, and the evidence for it being beneficial in type 2 diabetes is limited and mixed. If you're managing blood sugar, it's worth checking with a clinician or dietitian before treating honey as a free pass — this graphic's framing oversimplifies the science. Honey Benefits Some people use honey as a sweetener when baking or add it to their tea and coffee. However, is honey safe for diabetics? In short, the answer is yes, but only in specific circumstances. Individuals with type 2 diabetes must keep an eye on and control their consumption of su...
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The Health Benefits of Honey

By Yahya Amir Anwer
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Health Benefits of Honey  Amber honey drips from a wooden dipper into a glass jar while honeybees work the purple blooms beside it — a small portrait of where the jar's contents actually come from. Important Takeaway   ·     Antioxidants found in honey, such as flavonoids and phenolic acids, may help prevent diseases including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Generally speaking, darker honey types have more antioxidants than lighter ones.  ·         Research indicates that honey may help improve fasting blood sugar levels and boost adiponectin. This hormone helps regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation, even though it can elevate blood sugar like other sweets. ·         When used topically, honey can promote wound healing, reduce coughing in children older than one year, and lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, all of which are heart-healthy advantages.   Antioxidants and m...
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10 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea that You May not Know

By Yahya Amir Anwer
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  A "Wellness Notes" graphic introducing ten lesser-known health benefits of drinking tea, illustrated with a watercolor steaming teacup, loose tea leaves, fresh mint, and a cinnamon stick. Health Benefits of Drinking Tea Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, enjoyed by humans for centuries. May 21 is also celebrated as International Tea Day worldwide. Tea is a beverage made by steeping the leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant in freshly boiled water. The main types of tea include black, green, white, and oolong. Each has its own unique flavor and characteristics, depending on the type of tea leaves and the processing methods, including whether they were fermented (black), unfermented (green and white), or semi-fermented (oolong). Does Tea Contain Caffeine? Tea from various varieties of the Camellia sinensis plant naturally contains caffeine. The amount of caffeine depends on the tea leave’s processing and the time it takes for them to reach...
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