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Better Than Butter? Separating Ghee Fact From Fiction

Butter makes everything better — but does ghee count, too? The ancient form of butter is fast becoming a 21st-century staple. And some say ghee’s benefits aren’t just about flavor.

“Some research has shown that people who consume ghee butter in traditional ways may have lower risks of heart disease,” says registered dietitian Candace O’Neill. “But in the ghee vs. butter debate, there’s a lot of misinformation out there about ghee being the better choice.”

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 Is Ghee Healthy?

Ghee is often marketed as a “health food” but even the healthiest of foods can be overdone. After all, it’s still a form of butter, and butter is a ‘use in proper portion’ kind of fat. A little healthy fat goes a long way, but too much can work against you in attaining or maintaining your health and weight goals.

 What's the Deal With Ghee, the So-Called Healthy Butter?

In a world where gluten and dairy are regularly demonized (often unfairly, but still), it's refreshing to see a dairy product that's not considered naughty. Ghee, known as the "Paleo butter," is endorsed by many Paleo enthusiasts because it contains no lactose. It has also gained name recognition due to the rising popularity of Bulletproof coffee, of which it's a main ingredient. But what the heck is it?

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