Butter - composition, medicinal properties and harm

Butter is a dairy product obtained by whipping or separating cream. It is used as a food additive in many dishes, and has a wide application in folk medicine and cosmetology.

Natural butter contains not only milk fat, but also proteins and a set of water-soluble vitamins and minerals. Moderate consumption of natural oil does not lead to obesity and does not negatively affect the work of the heart, but, on the contrary, has a positive effect on health.

Composition and calorie content of butter

Natural cow butter contains essential and nonessential amino acids, poly- and monounsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamins and minerals, which have a positive effect on the functioning of internal organs and the functioning of the whole organism as a whole. The calorie content of butter with 82.5% fat is 748 kcal, 72.5% - 661 kcal, ghee (99% fat) - 892.1 kcal, goat butter - 718 kcal, vegetable butter (spread) - 362 kcal per 100 g.

Butter, which contains vegetable fats, cannot be considered creamy in the literal sense of the word.

Note: a teaspoon of traditional butter (82.5%) contains 37.5 kcal, a tablespoon - 127.3 kcal. During the frying process, the energy value of the product does not change.

Nutritional value of oil per 100 grams:

The ratio of BZHU butter 82.5% - 1/164 / 1.6, 72.5% - 1 / 90.5 / 1.6, ghee - 1 / 494.6 / 0, vegetable - 1/40/1 on 100 grams respectively.

The chemical composition of natural butter per 100 g in the form of a table:

In addition, 82.5% cow butter contains 190 mg of cholesterol, 72.5% - 170 mg, and ghee - 220 mg per 100 g.

The chemical composition of vegetable butter and butter made from goat milk contains minerals and vitamins, as well as mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic, linolenic and oleic.

Health benefits for women and men

Women's and men's health benefits only from natural or homemade butter, which does not contain trans fats, salts and preservatives.

The systematic use of oil as a dietary supplement has a positive effect on the body, namely:

1. The condition of the skin of the face, hair, nails improves. Peeling of the skin, delamination of nails stops, hair becomes less brittle and brittle.
2. The bone skeleton is strengthened.
3. Visual acuity improves.
4. The work of the gastrointestinal tract is normalized, the risk of constipation and pain caused by an exacerbation of gastritis decreases.
5. The work of the mucous membranes is normalized.
6. The production of hormones is normalized, the mood rises, the risk of developing depression decreases.
7. Performance and endurance are increased, which is especially beneficial for people involved in sports.
8. The work of the reproductive organs improves.
9. The likelihood of fungal infections is reduced. In addition, butter is used as a prophylactic agent for candidiasis.
10. The function of the brain improves, especially in the cold season, when brain activity suffers from vitamin D deficiency.
11. The risk of cancer and metastases is reduced.
12. Immunity is enhanced.

It is good to eat butter in the morning on an empty stomach, spread on whole grain bread or adding a nib to coffee. This will relieve morning nervousness, relieve irritation of the mucous membranes, charge the body with energy and increase efficiency.

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Coffee with a piece of homemade or natural butter (72.5% or 82.5%) can be drunk on an empty stomach in the morning in order to lose weight, since the optimal combination of amino acids, healthy fats, linoleic fatty acid and vitamin K in the drink leads to an acceleration of fat metabolism, a decrease in hunger and, as a result, to the loss of extra pounds. In addition, the drink can be drunk to prevent diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Frying in butter is recommended only if it is melted. Otherwise, the oil will begin to crystallize and burn at a temperature of 120 degrees, which entails the formation of carcinogens - substances that increase the risk of developing malignant neoplasms.

Butter made on the basis of vegetable fat, it is also a spread, benefits health (improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system, helps to fight obesity, normalizes digestion) only if it is a natural and high-quality product made on the basis of a milk fat substitute with a minimum content of trans fats. Otherwise, apart from low calorie content, there is nothing useful in it.

Goat butter

Goat butter:

• improves overall well-being;
• has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects on the body;
• improves vision;
• accelerates the wound healing process;
• improves the work of the musculoskeletal system;
• accelerates the recovery process of the body after surgery (on the intestines or stomach) or a serious illness.

In addition, goat oil is beneficial for women during breastfeeding to improve the quality of milk. It is used prophylactically against diseases such as atherosclerosis and hypertension.

Useful properties of ghee

Ghee is a food product obtained from the thermal processing of butter. The beneficial properties of ghee are due to the presence of unsaturated fatty acids in the composition, which are necessary to maintain the health of tissues and many internal organs.

Melted butter:

• normalizes the production of hormones;
• reduces the manifestation of allergies;
• improves the functioning of the thyroid gland;
• prevents the development of osteoporosis;
• improves vision;
• improves digestion;
• enhances immunity;
• strengthens bone tissue;
• improves brain activity;
• strengthens the heart and vascular walls.

Homemade ghee can be eaten by people with lactose intolerance. The product is widely used in the cosmetic field for facial skin rejuvenation.

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Healing properties

In folk medicine, homemade butter is used in dozens of recipes.

It is used by:

• for the treatment of cough;
• from pain in the gums;
• if you have a rash, shingles, burns, or hives;
• for the treatment of intestinal flu;
• from colds;
• to give elasticity to the skin, as well as to prevent dryness of the skin;
• to eliminate painful sensations in the bladder.

It can also be used during the colder months to energize the body.

Ghee is used to treat migraines, joint and lower back pain, and hemorrhoids.

Harm to the body

The recommended daily intake of natural butter is 10-20 g. If the product is abused, the human body can be harmed in the form of an increase in blood cholesterol levels and the risk of thrombosis.

With regular violation of the recommended daily allowance, heart and liver diseases can develop. In addition, oil is a high-calorie product, so the habit of adding it to all dishes without observing the norm leads to obesity.

Vegetable butter typically contains unhealthy trans fats. In addition, eating a poor quality product can lead to poisoning, indigestion and fever.

Abuse of ghee is fraught with disorders in the thyroid gland, liver, and gall bladder.

It is contraindicated to eat ghee for people suffering from:

• diabetes mellitus;
• gout;
• cardiac diseases;
• obesity.

The recommended intake of ghee is 4 or 5 teaspoons per week.

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Outcome

Natural butter is a product that is beneficial for the health of both women and men. It contains fats necessary to maintain the full vital activity of the body. The body benefits from butter prepared on the basis of cow and goat milk. Ghee also has beneficial and medicinal properties. The oil is often used for cosmetic purposes for facial skin care.

There are practically no contraindications to the use of butter. The product becomes harmful only if the recommended daily allowance is exceeded.

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