5 benefits of consuming ghee in winters

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• Nov 17, 2022 | Kabir Chakraborty

Ghee is regarded as warming and anchoring in Ayurvedic medicine, making it useful in cold conditions.

Digital Desk: Winter has
arrived, and without ghee, winters are not complete. Almost any winter delicacy
can benefit from this desi superfood's scent and flavor. Even Ayurveda suggests
using this immunity-booster and healthy fat in your diet during the winter
since it is grounding and warming. Ghee is also regarded as a
"samskaraanuvartana" in the traditional holistic treatment system,
which means it not only preserves its inherent goodness but also the health
advantages of whatever it is cooked with. Ghee provides advantages for
immunity, strength, memory, and skin. Additionally, it enhances intestinal
health and aids in system detoxification. In the winter, it also relieves colds
and coughs.

"The cold season's
preparations have begun as winter draws near. We are putting on our warmest
clothing and prepping our homes for the future months as we prepare for the
chilly weather. Ghee was a staple in our ancestors' diets, particularly during
the winter months when it helps to ward off the winter blues. Ghee is regarded
as warming and anchoring in Ayurvedic medicine, making it useful in cold
conditions.

Benefits of Ghee

Patil also lists some
wonderful benefits of ghee in cold weather and also ways to add the desi
superfood to the diet.

1. Keeps you warm: The power
of ghee to keep you warm during the cold is well known. Ghee has a high smoke
point, making it perfect for cooking in cold climates. Additionally, it has a
taste that is neutral and lets the flavours of your dish come through. It can
be used in sabzis or as a teaspoonful on rotis.

2. Enhances digestion and
intestinal health: There is substantial evidence that the nutritional content
of ghee includes gastric fluids that aid in digestion. Enzymes included in
gastric juices aid in the breakdown of food into simpler molecules. So, a
teaspoon of ghee would not only make your roti softer but also make it easier
for you to go to the bathroom.

3. Treats cold and cough:
According to Ayurveda, ghee contains both anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial
effects, making it a potent remedy for colds and coughs. A few warm drops of
pure cow ghee applied to the nose can instantly relieve discomfort.

4. Moisturizes your skin
from inside: Ghee is also good for our skin and helps in keeping our skin moist.