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“Panjiri” - a traditional dish made using fall, and providing nourishment to the hair
dry fruits, flour and sugar, is made using follicles.
ghee liberally , and fed to women who have Weight management
just delivered, to help them heal faster, Butter is made of long chain fatty acids,
strengthen their bones and body. which help in weight loss and weight
maintenance. It’s also a rich source of
iodine- important for the functioning of the
thyroid gland, which helps in metabolism
and weight management.
Enhances GIT function
Research shows that normal GIT function
requires the presence of certain lipids,
which are found in butter. They help in
reducing gut infection, promote soft stools
and also prevent IBS.
Increases immunity
Butter Butter is rich in saturated fatty acids
Butter, too, is rich in vitamins, calcium, and anti-oxidants, both of which help in
proteins and trace elements like selenium, enhancing the immunity system. It’s a
and has various benefits, such as - natural source of lauric acid, and prevents
Reduces chances of carcinomas cancers of certain types.
A rich source of beta carotene, butter Prevents oath decay
reduces chances of breast and prostatic Being a good source of vitamin K, butter
cancer. prevents tooth decay and helps in quicker
Helps eyes recovery after an injury.
The vitamin A present in butter helps in Growth and development
strengthening eyesight, as well as keeping it The macronutrients present in butter help
moisturised. It may also help in preventing in growth and development, especially
or at least slowing down the rat of macular in children. Butter has also been found to
degeneration. contain protein, riboflavin, niacin, all of
Strengthens bones which help in the overall growth of the
Butter has large quantities of Vit D and body.
calcium. Both of them help in the growth Good for heart and liver.
and development of bones, and help in Studies have found that butter increase the
strengthening them as well. Calcium also HDL levels in the body, thus protecting the
prevents osteoporosis, a condition in which heart from chronic diseases.
bones become weak and easily breakable. It is also rich in choline, and prevents fatty
Healthy skin, nails and hair. liver disease.
Being a rich source of Vit E, butter helps in Prevents cancer
keeping skin healthy and moisturized. The The trace amounts of selenium present in
Vit E also helps faster healing of wounds. butter help release toxins from the body.
The nutrients present in butter increase Also, the CLA in butter prevents growth of
the blood flow to the scalp, preventing hair neoplastic cells.
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