đGhee at Costco? A Sign of Changing Habits
Why Ghee Should Be Your Go-To Cooking Fat for Better Health
đ Spotted at Costco: Ghee is now on the shelves! Yep, the Cadillac of butters is officially mainstream, and I think itâs a clear sign that more people are waking up to the reality of our toxic food supply. Slowly, people are shifting to healthier choices. I call that a win!
Whatâs Ghee? Letâs Break It Down:
⢠The Basics: Ghee is clarified butter, minus the lactose, so itâs easier to digest.
⢠High Smoke Point: Perfect for high-temp cooking without breaking down into harmful compounds.
⢠Bonus: Itâs more stable than most oils, meaning it wonât oxidize quickly. Oxidation is bad news because it can lead to heart disease and other issues.
đĽ Why Smoke Points Matter:
When you cook at high heat, oils and fats can oxidize (turn toxic). This process changes their molecular structure, and thatâs when the problems startâthink clogged arteries and heart disease. They often blame cholesterol for this, but letâs be realâitâs the oxidized fats that cause the real damage. And guess what? Statin sales make billions while your health takes the hit. đ¤
đ¨ Beware of Seed Oils:
Common oils like corn, soybean, sunflowerâthese are everywhere. Theyâre industrial oils that go through heavy chemical processing, so theyâre practically oxidized before you even cook with them.
⢠𼤠Found in: 98% of processed foods and even your coffee creamer! (Seriously, check the labels.)
What to Use Instead:
Stick with naturally occurring fats like:
⢠Ghee đ§
⢠Olive oil đŤ
⢠Butter đ§
⢠Tallow (animal fat) đ
⢠Cream đĽ
These are the fats your body can handleâreal, whole foods that donât become toxic at high temperatures. đż
Where to Get Ghee in Raleigh, NC:
If Costco ever stops selling ghee (letâs hope not!), donât worryâyou can always find it at local Indian grocery stores like Patel Brothers or Aapka Bazaar. Ghee has been a staple in Indian cooking for centuries, and for good reasonâitâs a nutritional powerhouse!
So, hereâs the deal: Ghee isnât just another fad. Itâs part of a larger shift toward natural, whole foods that actually nourish your body. And honestly, if Costco keeps this up, I might just ask for a free membership next time. đ