Ghee: Is It Better Than Butter?

The AHA! Team — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:09:52 +0000

Rachael Link, MS, RD via Dr. Axe – So what is ghee butter, and why should you add it to your pantry? Keep reading. With the surge in popularity of health trends like the ketogenic diet, healthy fats have garnered a lot of attention. Right alongside familiar favorites like olive oil and coconut oil is ghee, a type of fat made by heating butter — ideally grass-fed butter — to boost its natural nutrient profile and flavor. It is full of fat-soluble vitamins and healthy fatty acids, and ghee benefits can range from building stronger bones to enhancing weight loss. Used for thousands of years and a staple in Ayurvedic healing practices, ghee is one of the most powerful healing foods out there. So what is ghee butter, and why should you add it to your pantry? Keep reading. What Is Ghee? Ghee is similar to clarified butter, which is produced by heating butter to remove the milk solids and water. However, in comparing ghee vs. clarified butter, ghee is simmered longer to bring out the butter’s inherent nutty flavor and is left with a higher smoke point than butter, meaning that it can be heated to a higher temperature before it starts to smoke. Not only that, but ghee is rich in beneficial nutrients and contains several fatty acids that are important to health. Plus, there are numerous benefits of ghee, and some of its components have been shown to do everything from boost weight loss to improve digestion and relieve inflammation. Ghee has been used for thousands of years, quite literally. It’s truly an “ancient” health food and definitely not a fad. The first known use of butter was back in 2000 B.C. It became very popular in the cooler northern parts of India but didn’t survive well in the southern warmer regions. It’s believed that the southerners started to clarify butter in order to keep it from spoiling. Ghee quickly was integrated into the diet, into ceremonial practice and into Ayurvedic medicine. It’s believed to promote both mental purification and physical purification through its ability to cleanse and support wellness. Ghee benefits the body both inside and out and is actually used topically as well. Ghee benefits for skin include treating burns and rashes and moisturizing the skin and scalp. Much like coconut oil, it’s a multi-use fat that is healthy in many ways. Although ghee originates in India, it is also commonly found in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines and is used now around the world. Although fat was once vilified as unhealthy and disease-causing, we are now beginning to understand the importance of including healthy fats in your diet. Today, ghee is recognized not only for its intense flavor and versatility, but for the numerous health benefits associated with it. Nutrition Facts Ghee benefits come from the nutrition ghee provides. It’s high in fat and provides an extra dose of several fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin K. A one-tablespoon serving of ghee (about 14 grams) contains approximately: Calories: 123 Total Fat: 13.9 g Saturated Fat: 8.7 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g Protein: 0.04 g Sodium: 0.3 mg (

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Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

AHA Publisher — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:00:38 +0000

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN – When it’s time to prepare a weeknight dinner after a busy day, the last thing you want to do is spend a ton of time in the kitchen. Time-consuming meals have their place — my chicken pot pie and garlic lamb roast are worth the time, for instance — but when you need a meal fast, you need something quick, nutritious and delicious. That’s where this Mediterranean chicken recipe comes in. This dish perfectly reflects the Mediterranean diet as well as that region in general, with common ingredients from Italy, Greece and even Turkey. The lean protein is topped with a fresh, easy Mediterranean chicken sauce sauce that pairs well with a green salad, a side of veggies or even a gluten-free pasta. Best of all, it’s a 30-minute meal from start to finish. Key Ingredients There are many Mediterranean chicken recipes out there, including: Mediterranean chicken kabobs Mediterranean chicken thighs Mediterranean chicken salad Mediterranean chicken marinade Mediterranean chicken salad Mediterranean chicken pasta For mine, we make sure it’s as healthy as possible. Here are the key ingredients: Free-range chicken breasts: Make sure your Mediterranean chicken breasts are from free-range chickens. This ensures they aren’t pumped full of antibiotics and hormones and are responsibly raised. Ghee: Ghee is a great alternative to butter, as you can cook with it at high heat, and it’s loaded with benefits, too. It’s loaded with fat-soluble vitamins, free of lactose and casein, supports bone health, and more. Goat cheese: Goat cheese nutrition provides a healthy dose of of good-for-you fats, protein, calcium, probiotics, and several vitamins and minerals. How to Make Mediterranean Chicken Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, in a pan, sauté the garlic, broth and ghee. Once the garlic is fragrant, remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the coconut sugar. Next, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and onion powder. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet, and then top it with the garlic-ghee mixture. Sprinkle the goat cheese over the garlic chicken, and top with fresh tomato slices. Bake the chicken for 15–18 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink on the inside. While the chicken cooks, get your sides ready. In a half hour, you’ll have a full meal ready to set on the table. The next time you’re tempted to order takeout, try this Mediterranean version of chicken instead! Mediterranean Chicken Recipe This 30-minute Mediterranean chicken dish perfectly reflects the Mediterranean diet, with common ingredients from Italy, Greece and Turkey. INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts 6 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons coconut sugar 2 tablespoons ghee 1 tablespoon chicken broth sea salt and black pepper to taste dash of onion powder tomato slices goat cheese INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 450 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a pan, sauté garlic, broth and ghee. Remove from heat and stir in coconut sugar. Season chicken with salt, pepper and onion powder. Place chicken on baking sheet and cover with the ghee mixture. Sprinkle goat cheese over chicken and top with tomato slices. Bake uncovered for 15–18 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. To read the original article click here.

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