Ghee or Oil, Which Is Better for Health?
‘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. 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 accurate information about ghee. Can Eating Ghee Cause Weight Gain? Many doctors say that eating ghee alone does not cause weight gain. Cardiologist Dr. Rifai Shaukat Ali sa...