"I have to have...with every meal and with my coffee." Aditi Rao Hydari can't do without this superfood

With her roots in Hyderabad, actress Aditi Rao Hydari’s food choices are not just restricted to biryani and salan; rather, she is someone who loves enjoying all types of food and is also a healthy eater. According to one of the interviews with Zomato, she loves ghar ka khaana and while she love all her chicken ghee roast, poriyal, steamed rice, and prawns, there is one superfood which is always there in her plate and is also a must add-on to her coffee. In the YouTube interview, Aditi confesses, "I have to have ghee with my every meal and with my coffee. Basically I bathe in ghee."

Aditi Hydari and Ghee

According to her Instagram stories, she loves to begin her day with Ghee Coffee and in the interview she has mentioned that she loves to have ghee in all her meals. Let us understand what is ghee coffee and how one can add ghee in every meals and how much ghee is good for an adult body too.

Nutritional value of ghee

1 tablespoon of ghee, which is around 14 g, offers 120 calories, 14 g fat, 9 g saturated fat,4 g monounsaturated fat, 0.5 g polyunsaturated fat, 30 mg cholesterol, and almost 13% of the daily value of vitamin A.

What is Ghee Coffee

Also known as bullerproof coffee, it is a high-energy drink made by blending black coffee with butter and healthy fats such as coconut oil, MCT oil, or ghee. It is a popular beverage among people following keto, low-carb, and intermittent fasting diets, as it provides long-lasting energy and helps keep the body full for longer periods.

How to make Ghee Coffee

In a coffee mug, combine 1 cup hot water, 1 tablespoon coffee, and 1 tablespoon ghee. Stir well, and your ghee coffee is ready. Enjoy!

Benefits of Ghee Coffee

It is said that ghee coffee provides a longer-lasting energy boost compared to traditional black coffee. Also, the healthy fats in ghee slow down the absorption of caffeine, preventing the sudden spike and crash often associated with regular coffee consumption.

Good for mental health: The combination of caffeine and fats in ghee coffee has been linked to improved cognitive function.

Rich in antioxidants: Coffee is known for its antioxidant properties, and when combined with ghee, the antioxidant levels are further enhanced.

Good for weight management: The healthy fats in ghee help support weight management, control appetite, and prevent overeating.

Balanced blood sugar levels: It is said that ghee consumption does not cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels and also help maintain stable blood sugar levels.

Improved digestion: According to Ayurveda, ghee is provent to soothe the digestive tract and promote a healthy gut. It is also said to help in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.


How to add ghee in food

According to an Instagram reel shared by nutritionist Aanchal Sogani, the ritual of applying ghee on chapati is a healthy practice, only if it is in moderation. She wrote, "In moderation, ghee can do wonders for your overall health. Often, when we are on a weight loss spree, we think of knocking off ghee from our diets completely. But that’s not how it should be.

Benefits of ghee
According to her post, ghee is very effective in weight loss. She stated that ghee helps in bringing down the glycemic index of chapati. For the unversed, the glycemic index (GI) is a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates. It shows how quickly each food affects your blood sugar (glucose) level when consumed. Also, ghee makes you feel fuller. Apart from that, ghee consists of fat soluble vitamins, which aid weight loss and play a key role in balancing hormones and maintaining healthy cholesterol. With a high heat point, it prevents producing free radicals that damage cell function.

How much ghee is good?

According to Aanchal’s post, a small teaspoon for one roti is just about fine. In her post, she has also warned that anything done in excess is harmful for the body and so is ghee.