When & How To Give Ghee to Your Baby, Infant and Its Health Benefits ?

As your newborn baby turns 6 months the struggle of what to feed him or her and what not to feed begins. While some food can be given right from the day weaning process starts there are certain foods that are introduced gradually to your infant’s diet and one such food is desi ghee. Ghee is one of the wonder nutrient that not only helps in keeping him or her healthy overall, it also helps in child's brain development. Hence our proparent Soma Sarkar today here shares everything you wanted to know about desi ghee.

What Is Ghee and Its Uses?

Ghee is clarified butter used mostly in India, however, the West is also warming up to this natural saturated fat because of its high health benefits for both babies and adult. In India, ghee is used not just in foods, but also as a medicine. Ghee is also used for religious purposes like 'havans' and holds a huge significance in religious rituals. Many families still prefer making their own ghee at home, which involves simmering milk cream (preferably from cow's milk) and obtaining the clear liquid that leaves a brownish residue behind. Though time taking process, packaged ghee does not match the taste or the aroma of homemade ghee. Mothers are often seen feeding their babies with home-made ghee to derive maximum benefits.

Nutritional Value Of Ghee For Babies

Besides all other nutrients and carbohydrates, proteins, fats, another fat we need is Ghee (fat).High in calor