White butter is a part of our favourite childhood memory. Our grandmother feeding us paranthas with a spoon of white butter may seem like a distant memory but a practice we have dissed in recent years. With the coming in of new age science and numberless studies stating the many advantages and disadvantages of butter, we are only confused as to whether we should still eat grandmother’s recipes or not.
White butter is not new to Indian kitchen, however, it has been replaced by fancy looking ‘trans-fat free’ butters which promise good health and instant weight loss. Advocating local foods, celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar has also spoken about the many benefits of this Indian superfood, one of which is weight loss.
The major difference between market sold yellow butter and white butter is the nutrient value. While yellow butter contains excess salt, trans fats, sugars and colouring agents, white butter, on the other hand, contains neither of the above and is rich in nutrients like vitamins A and D. Coming to the calorie bit, while market sold butters may endorse ‘low or no calorie’, they do contain hidden synthetic fats which can still lead to weight gain. White butter, however, contains healthy calories which are essential for weight loss and a healthy body.
Following are the six major benefits of white butter which you should consider before ditching it for a fancier pack available on supermarket shelves:
Weight loss: White butter contains lecithin, a substance which enables the assimilation of fats in our body. To cut the bad fat, good fat is required. White butter helps in this process. Once you lose fat, weight loss becomes sustainable.
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Better immunity: White butter contains saturated fats which retain immune boosting essentials like calcium, phosphorus and vitamins A and D. If your immune function is weak, then putting a dollop of white butter will not hurt you.
Increased metabolism: Lecithin not only aids in cutting bad fats but also helps in boosting metabolism, another factor responsible for weight loss. Increased metabolism also means intensified activity levels. This is a good sign of a healthy body.
Healthy skin: For those struggling with skin issues, white butter is the fat you should be turning to. Since usually you are told to stay off fats as they can lead to outbreaks, white butter can help eradicate this issue. This is primarily because white butter contains essential antioxidants and vitamin E which can clear up your skin. However, do not overeat it as it can hurt your skin in the long run. White butter helps in the elasticity of skin and gives it a natural glow.
Lubricates joints: Since white butter contains molecular structure which can assimilate fat and lubricate joints, people suffering with joint pain should include a tablespoon of white butter in their everyday diet.
Higher brain activity: White butter contains Arachidonic Acid (AA), which leads to better brain function and activity. This is why in ancient times, kids who grew up eating white butter with paranthas could do mental maths with much ease.
