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Ghee Or Oil

Ghee or oil refers to concentrated culinary fats used for cooking and flavor. Ghee is clarified butter, while oils are plant- or animal-derived fats with varying fatty acid profiles.

Beneficial properties

energy-dense supports absorption of fat-soluble vitamins useful for high-heat cooking adds flavor and satiety

Nutritional highlights

These fats provide mostly triglycerides and may contain vitamin E in some oils; ghee also contains small amounts of vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Caution. High in calories and often saturated fat; excessive intake may worsen elevated LDL cholesterol or cardiovascular risk depending on the type used.

Conditions it helps with

Hardening / Clogging of Arteries
Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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