Ghee vs Vegetable Oil: Which is Healthier for Heart?

Author: Subhi Saxena  Date: 26/08/24

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Heart Health

Keeping your heart healthy is such an important task to pursue at this time and age. Everything we eat has an impact on our hearts. Here is a comparison of two cooking options.

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Ghee vs Vegetable Oil

Ghee and Vegetable Oil often confuse people to pick what they should eat for a healthy heart. Ghee is called 'Liquid Gold' Vegetable Oil is known for its health benefits. 

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Ghee Benefits

Ghee has various benefits. Ghee is rich in fat-soluble vitamins. It can be better handled by the lactose-intolerant people because of removed milk solids. 

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Effect on Heart

Ghee has high saturated fats. It has antioxidant properties that help reduce heart risks. One need to maintain the balance while eating Ghee. 

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Oils

Some vegetable oils like Soyabean, Sunflower etc are considered good for health. They consist of unsaturated fats. 

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Oil Benefits

Vegetable oils are usually unsaturated which helps in controlling bad LDL cholesterol. Omega-6 fatty acids are also great for heart health. Oils need to be cold pressed not refined. 

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Conclusion

Both Ghee and Vegetable oil have their benefits, Ghee has saturated fats, it is lactose-free and good for cooking. Whereas, oil is unsaturated and prevents heart risks.

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Balance is the Key

One can eat any of the two options but eating them in a balanced way is the key to healthy heart. 

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