Is Ghee really good for Fat Loss or are we falling for yet another gimmick?
There has been a lot of confusion in recent years about consumption of ghee. From it being part of our traditional heritage to it becoming the core of all our weight gain problems and now making a come back to our diets again, Ghee has journeyed the full circle.
So we thought it best to address the elephant in the room and know the science behind good fats that are actually necessary for our metabolic health.
Ghee is uniquely positioned to aid our weight loss and fitness journey -
☆ Insulin is a fat storing hormone and frequent insulin spikes leads to insulin resistance which increases weight gain. Ghee, when digested, requires no insulin and hence does not cause weight gain.
☆ Desi cow ghee contains upto 64% good saturated fats and has MCT. MCT is unique as it can cross the mitochondrial membrane without using carnitine and increases energy production. MCT also increases resting energy expenditure, hence you loose more fat when at rest.
☆ Ghee has Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFAs) that feeds nearly 70% of your gut microbiome. Butyrate also increases insulin sensitivity.
☆ Research shows that DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid is crucial for metabolism, and may also help build muscles (more muscles mean more fat loss). And CLA, an omega 6 may also increase lean body mass. Desi cow ghee is a good source for both!
☆ Ghee facilitates the assimilation of Vitamin D that helps in keeping thyroid balanced. Thyroid regulates metabolic activities and and ghee can significantly help improve thyroid functioning.
☆ Ghee increases the synthesis of leptin hormone that produces satiety signals thereby reducing hunger pangs.
☆ It is loaded with essential amino acids that can actually shrink the size of fat cells.
Ghee contributes to fat loss in more than one way and keeps us energised for the day!
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Here is one way to incorporate ghee to boost your metabolism in the morning.
▪︎ Brew your coffee
▪︎ Stir in a teaspoon of Advait Living’s Desi cow ghee to it
