Ghee: Simple Step-by-Step Guide on How to Make Your Own ❤

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What is Ghee? 

Ghee is golden clarified butter that is created from the process of removing the small amount of milk protein or casein contained in butter fat.  It is perfect for those who are unable to tolerate milk protein. 
I also do not recommend ghee to my clients who have issues assimilating fats until I address the underlying issues.

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Why would I want to eat Ghee?

  Eating Ghee is like offering the finest fuel to your digestion.  Ghee builds the aura, makes all the organs soft, builds up the internal juices of the body which breakdown as we age and increases the most refined element of digestion which is the underlying basis of all immunity and the “essence of all bodily tissues”.  Ghee causes secretions of bodily tissues that dissolve wastes allowing the functional intelligences of the body to carry away toxins including emotions that are stored deep inside the tissues.  Ghee increases overall strength, luster and beauty of the body.  Used on the skin, Ghee softens and strengthens, protects and nourishes.  Ghee is rich in the oil soluble vitamins, A D and E.  Ghee is rich in K2 and CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) – an antioxidant with anti-viral properties if it is sourced from grass fed cows.  Ghee is rich in medium chain fatty acids which are absorbed directly to the liver (like carbs) and burnt as energy.  The energy from these medium chain fatty acids can be used to burn other fats in the system and lose weight.  Ghee (unlike other oils) is rich in butyric acid, a short chain fatty acid. Beneficial intestinal bacteria convert fiber into butyric acid and then use that for energy and intestinal wall support, research shows that people with unhealthy digestive tracts do not produce butyric acid and that adequate production of butyric acid supports the production of killer T cells in the gut, creating a stronger immune system.  Oral butyrate supplements and butyrate enemas are being used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.  Ayurvedic physicians use ghee enemas to decrease inflammation due to it's high butyric acid make-up.

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How do I make Ghee?

1 pound of grass fed organic butter unsalted
stainless steel pot

cheese cloth 
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mesh strainer
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clear glass container with tight fitting lid

Place your butter in the pot. Bring the butter to a boil, then reduce the heat to a slow, steady simmer. The butter will begin to produce foam. Don’t remove this foam; it will begin to be absorbed into the butter and you will hear the crackling sound of moisture and liquid being evaporated.

Let the butter simmer for up to one hour. Keep an eye on it and keep the flame on your stove as low as possible. The ghee is done when you see browned butterfat caramelized on the bottom of the pan and the top portion of the ghee is clear.

Cool down slightly and strain the ghee through a piece of cheesecloth to remove all the caramelized and browned butterfat. You can also use the same recipe to make ghee in a crock-pot or slow cooker without having to worry about it burning – it works very well and takes 6 hours on low heat.

Place the ghee in jars and store. Ghee can be stored at room temperature for about one month, or in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. 

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Uses for Ghee?

• You can apply ghee all over the body, rubbing into head, chest, limbs, joints and orifices. This will bypass the digestive system and allow the qualities of Ghee to penetrate directly into the deeper tissues. It is said that 60% of what is placed on the skin is absorbed into the body. We literally “eat” what we put on our skin.
• Ghee is used as a carrier for herbs because of its penetrating qualities and ability to carry these substances deep into the tissues.
• One or two teaspoons first thing in the morning followed immediately with hot water will produce a bowel movement. 
• Two spoonfuls of Ghee in warm water before bedtime is soothing to the nerves and lubricates the intestines and facilitates a bowel movement in the morning.
• Ghee is excellent for cooking and sautéing or stir-frying. 
• Ghee has one of the highest flash points of all oils. 
• Ghee is excellent for oil pulling to improve the health of the teeth and gums.
• Ghee can be used as a bath oil. Take two tablespoons of Ghee and mix with several drops of an essential oil that you love.
• Ghee is excellent for scrapes and scars. 
• Ghee can be used in the eyes for tiredness or fatigue
• Ghee can be used as a facial moisturizer.

With Love,

Christina ❤