Ghee (clarified butter oil) is the end result of a long clarification process that removes all the moisture, milk solids and impurities from the butter. AND IT'S LACTOSE FREE! Ghee is ideal for stir frying, deep frying and baking. Ghee is ideal for stir frying, deep frying and baking. Ghee has one of the highest flash points (480ºF) which makes it the best choice for high temperature cooking. Ghee is an excellent alternative to butter for popcorn, garlic bread or as a spread. Ghee is an excellent alternative to butter for popcorn, garlic bread or as a spread. There are many ways that ghee can be used for topical and internal applications, taking advantage of its healing qualities. Ghee makes a soothing massage oil, nourishing moisturizer and is used in various health regimes. Ghee makes a soothing massage oil, nourishing moisturizer and is used in various health regimes. The possibilities are virtually endless. Certified organic by Ecocert Canada ORGANIC CERTIFICATION Since environmental toxins bind to fat molecules, it is essential that ghee be made from organic butter. Our pure organic cow’s ghee is lovingly and patiently made with 100% Canadian organic butter which is free of herbicide and pesticide residue, growth hormones or antibiotics. The cows are not given genetically modified supplemental feed and are provided humane living conditions. MADE IN QUEBEC, CANADA, USING LOCALLY SOURCED CREAM Our ghee is made in Quebec, Canada Quebec is renowned for its small organic family dairies and its climate provides suitable conditions for good pasture in warmer months. Quebec’s rigorous organic standards ensure that the cows are fed primarily with fresh grass, hay, fodder or silage. DOES GHEE MAKE YOU FAT? NO! Ghee does not make you fat. Ghee consists of the short (butyric acid) and medium chain fatty acids which are very easily digested and converted immediately into energy by the liver and therefore are not likely to be stored. Not all saturated fats are the same. It is the long chain fatty acids that are hard to digest and are more prone to become stored in the body thus making one fat. The body can either be in a stage of fat burning or fat storing. Excess sugar intake promotes insulin which is a hormone that removes excess sugar from the blood and eventually turns it into stored fat. When insulin is active glucagon is inhibited and glucagon is the hormone that sends sugars back into the blood so the sugar doesn’t have the chance to be converted into triglycerides (fat). The consumption of ghee will initiate the stage of fat burning and digestion also aiding in the effective absorption of all other nutrients. So it is the eating of sugars, not fats, that promotes fat storage. Also only by eating fats can one feel sufficiently satiated while eating and thus limit the quantity of food consumed. The body’s satiation mechanism is triggered by the digestion of fats. Having a healthy fat in the diet will actually help inhibit the fat creating surge of insulin caused by the ingestion of sugars. HEALTH BENEFITS Ghee is used in health treatments The Benefits of Ghee According to Modern Science Ghee is a healthy fat, which is lactose free, full of short and medium chain fatty acids such as Butyric acid and is a source of fat soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K. It contains the antioxidant CLA, and has a high tolerance to heat, both of which prevent the formation of free radicals that damage DNA and can cause cancer. It is free of harmful trans-fatty acids that contribute to obesity and has the ideal ratio between Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fats. Some of the many benefits of ghee proven by modern science are the balancing of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract, stimulation of digestive enzymes, weight loss, improvement of absorption of nutrients, lubrication of joints, reduction of inflammation, softening of hardened tissue and extraction of toxins from the body’s cells. Lactose Free ghee is liquid gold Ghee which is the end result of a clarification process of butter (which is low in lactose to begin with), removes the milk solids, resulting in a lactose free product. High Smoking Point Ghee does not break down at high temperatures like many of the common oils and therefore does not produce free radicals that damage the DNA and can lead to cancer. http://www.indiawest.com/news/3792-what-is-good-about-ghee-science-shows-benefits-of-our-ancient-wisdom.html Contains Butyric acid Butyric acid is a beneficial short chain fatty acid that got its name from Butter (“butyr”ic acid) It has been reported to help with intestinal mucosa that eases inflammatory bowel problems, increase insulin sensitivity, balance good and bad cholesterols, reduce fatty tissue and even reduce hunger. The intestines already produce butyric acid for many important functions such as boosting immunity, feeding colon cells, feeding the beneficial microbes. Low levels of butyric acid are found in those who suffer from poor digestion. Ghee has the highest level of butyric acid of any known source. Increases killer T cell activity John Douillard March 11, 2014 ghee is free of trans fatty acids Free of harmful trans fatty acids Trans fat or trans fatty acid, is a fat that is created artificially through the process of partial hydrogenation of oils in order to increase melting point and shelf life. They have been proven to increase heart disease by raising levels of bad cholesterol. The FDA has even declared that they are not “generally recognized as safe”. Many cities are banning the sale of these artificial fats and many large producers of baked goods are either reducing or eliminating their presence in their products. Some trans fats are naturally occurring in trace amounts in dairy as well (CLA), though these have been proven to be of a beneficial and chemically different variety. Jon Douillard Contains CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) CLA is a nutrient found in dairy products, especially of those fed primarily with fresh grass. It is an antioxidant and credited to reduce tumors and help combat many types of cancer, asthma, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, food induced allergic reactions and many more. Medium and short Chain Fatty acids The longer the chain, the harder it is for the body to convert it into energy thus creating an accumulation of fat in the body. Shorter chain fatty acids are not prone to break down at high temperatures like long chained ones and therefore do not produce the harmful oxidation effect. Shorter chains also produce energy quickly and increase metabolism. Omega-6 and Omega-3 Ratio 1.5 to 1 These essential fats are not naturally occurring within the body and therefore must be obtained from outside sources. The proper ratio between the two must be consumed to avoid problems related to inflammation that lead to diabetes and arthritis, strokes, dementia and cancer. A healthy range of Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratios is 1:1 to 4:1. http://theconsciouslife.com/omega-3-6-9-ratio-cooking-oils.html ghee is full of vitamins Vitamin A, D, E and K All of these vitamins found in ghee are fat soluble which means they need a good fat to deliver their benefits to the cells of the body. If the body does not need them right away they are store in the fat cells of the body until called upon. Here are some of the benefits of these vitamins http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09315.html A Also known as retinol is very easily absorbed by the body compared to other forms of Vitamin A (Carotenoids). It is an antioxidant and helps our vision, bone growth, reproduction and immune system. D which is actually a pro hormone or a precursor to a hormone helps in the development of strong teeth and bones as well as preventing bone loss by increasing the level of calcium absorbed through the small intestines. It also helps to prevent seasonal depression and promotes immunity. The vitamin D found in our ghee and is naturally occurring and not the D2 sometimes added to pasteurized milk. http://lifespa.com/vitamin-d-has-astonishing-health-benefits/ E is also an antioxidant and helps to protect vitamin A and C, red blood cells and essential fatty acids from destruction. It is beneficial for cardiovascular and circulatory health and encourages clear, healthy skin. http://nourishedkitchen.com/fat-soluble-vitamins/? K naturally produces in the gut and regulates blood clotting and helps bone health and protein production for the blood, bones and kidneys. GHEE AND AYURVEDA ghee is nectar In Ayurveda ghee is known as many things; “the first and most essential of all foods”, “the tongue of the gods” and “the navel of immortality”. It is a super food that has been cherished by great civilizations since time immemorial, especially the Vedic culture of India. Modern science is beginning to understand, through research, some of the benefits of ghee though its benefits have been declared by transcendental seers and enjoyed by adherents of ayurveda for many thousands of years. Some of the benefits and qualities are as follows: Ghee increases longevity, heals damaged tissue, lubricates all bodily tissues, tones the body and mind. It aids in digestion and absorption of nutrients, supports and restores the auto immune system and draws out toxins from the body. Ghee aids in the healing physical disorders such as those caused by inflammation as well as mental disorders such as anxiety, depression and dementia. It helps to maintain and restore vision and the reproductive faculties. Learn More about Ghee in Ayurveda *Neither Health Canada nor Food and Drug Administration have assessed the contents of this website. Prasad Ayurveda products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 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