Arabic: samna (سمنة), samneh Bangla: ghī (ঘী) Brazil: manteiga clarificada English: butter Oil, clarified butter, drawn butter, seafood butter French: beurre clarifié, beurre noisette (hazelnut butter, nutty butter or brown butter) German: ausgelassene butter, Butterschmalz, geklärte butter (means butter that is clear and free of animal protein) Gujrati: ghī (ઘી) Hindi: ghī (घी), desi ghee,…
Dairy intolerance can present in a wide array of annoying symptoms. Dairy intolerance should not be confused with a true allergy to dairy products. For most people who have dairy intolerance, it is simply unpleasant to consume dairy foods that trigger the annoying symptoms, but for those with true allergies, it may trigger a serious…
Let’s start with oils- they are fats. It’s just that some are more solid than others. So, really we’ll be talking about fats in general here. It’s the amount of hydrogen saturation of the fatty acids in the oils that makes them different. So, what are the differences in these oils and fats and which…
1) Great for cooking: Ghee does not contain milk solids and it is very stable at high heat. Because of its high smoke point (~485 °F), it is considered one of the best oils for baking, sautéing and deep fat frying. When you sauté with butter, the milk solids precipitate to the bottom of the pan…
Ghee is one perfect food item to keep on hand to prepare for and respond to emergencies such as natural or man-made disasters. Ready.gov (a national public service campaign which encourages Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies such as natural and man-made disasters) offers suggestions on how to select appropriate food to store…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the truly tastiest and healthy grains in existence is quinoa. This super grain contains all essential amino acids, is full of protein, and even has fiber, minerals, phytonutrients, vitamin E, and B vitamins. To top it off, it’s also gluten-free. Further quinoa benefits include: Quinoa has two times the fiber as most other…
Traditional diets around the world have always called for the culturing or fermenting of certain foods and beverages. Although modern food processing is focused on quick, convenient, packaged, and microwavable “foods,” we are in the midst of a modern-day food revolution as the consumer demand for fresher and healthier food choices grows. In recent years,…
Although for thousands of years humans have used the milk of other mammals as a nutritious food source, in recent years, the way the animals are raised, how they are fed, and the components of the milk has led to a host of questions about its health benefits, in particular cow’s milk which many authorities…
I just learned about a boy who was very weak since he was born. The new nanny started giving this boy a daily massage with pure ghee (following the Indian tradition) and within a month this boy became much healthier with a beautiful glowing skin. Ghee is considered to have anti-aging properties. It protects the…