🔬 What is a Ghee Fast -- And Should
Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: The Indian Express · 1 min read · · Updated
What actually happened
Celebrity macrobiotic coach Dr. Shilpa Arora advocates consuming ghee during a 16-hour fast, claiming it lowers cortisol and improves sleep. Registered dietitian Deepalakshmi breaks down the science, noting that taking small amounts of pure ghee on an empty stomach stimulates bile secretion, enhances gastric function, and provides fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. While helpful for mild constipation and sluggish digestion, a ghee fast is not a weight-loss magic bullet.
Key points
- Celebrity macrobiotic coach Dr.
- Shilpa Arora advocates consuming ghee during a 16-hour fast, claiming it lowers cortisol and improves sleep.
- Registered dietitian Deepalakshmi breaks down the science, noting that taking small amounts of pure ghee on an empty stomach stimulates bile secretion, enhances gastric function, and provides fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
- While helpful for mild constipation and sluggish digestion, a ghee fast is not a weight-loss magic bullet.
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