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Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone’s Nutritionist Shares Natural Collagen Remedy

Wondering how Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone's skin stays glowing all-year round?

Nutritionist Shweta Shah, who advises both actors, recently revealed on an episode of The Mumta Podcast that ghee can boost collagen production in the body and works better than any other supplement.

She recommended having one teaspoon of ghee in one glass of warm water every morning for two months or 8 to 9 weeks instead of resorting to collagen supplements for glowing skin.

“You will see that you wouldn’t need any collagen supplements. If you try it, you will notice the difference in the 8th to 9th week. You will not see any difference in just 3-4 weeks because the body is working that way,” Shah said.

She further suggested having soups like pumpkin and carrot soup, which are filled with beta carotene, for good skin. “Then results differ from body to body depending on its nature or constitution,” Shah added.

Ghee is known to be deeply moisturizing and can significantly reduce signs of ageing such as wrinkles, when consumed, adding a natural glow to theface. 

Moreover, it also soothes inflammation and brightens complexions due to its rich vitamins (A, E, D) and fatty acids. The 'superfood' also acts as a natural emollient, hydrates by retaining moisture, helps clear dark circles and can be applied topically or consumed for overall skin health, promoting elasticity and a youthful look

Jinal Patel, dietitian, Zynova Shalby Hospital, Mumbai, explains to <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/katrina-kaif-deepika-padukone-nutritionist-collagen-skin-experts-9834072/" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" rel= "noopener nofollow noreferrer" target= "_blank">Indian Express</a>: "Vitamin K ensures the hassle-free production of collagen, a protein that keeps the skin intact by avoiding sagging. In short, including ghee in your nutrition plan helps maintain good skin provided other lifestyle measures are in place."

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/cardiologists-lift-the-lid-on-whether-ghee-is-unhealthy-for-your-children-article-153433405" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Cardiologists Lift The Lid On Whether Ghee Is Unhealthy For Your Children</a>

This comes days after actor Genelia D'Souza revealed she does not feed her children ghee over fears of blocking their arteries and causing heart damage. 

During an episode of Soha Ali Khan’s YouTube podcast 'All About Her', D'Souza said: "Ghee was never a very big part of my diet. I’ve always been more conscious because cholesterol issues run in my family. Whether it was non-vegetarian food or anything else, it was always on my mind, I didn’t want to go overboard.

"We start building habits early. You can't keep feeding children excessive amounts of certain foods and then expect them to suddenly not be overweight and head to the gym later in life. It has to make sense."

And Dr Lakshmi Sukumaran, senior consultant, cardiac, transplant anesthesia and critical care at Metromed International Cardiac Centre agrees!

The specialist told HealthandMe: "Children need appropriate fat for growth, brain development, and hormone synthesis. However, children also do not need excess saturated fat.

"Small amounts of ghee, a teaspoon added to food is not harmful for healthy children with normal weight, active lifestyle and no genetic lipid disorders.

What should be avoided is high daily intake, especially when combined with sedentary lifestyle and calorie excess."

<h2>So How Much Ghee Is Safe To Consume?</h2>

Made from cow milk butter, ghee contains about 130 calories and 15 grams of fat on average. Experts suggest consuming not more than two teaspoons of ghee every day for adults. 

Dr Sukumaran explains that it is necessary for adults to  practice moderation as it can pave the way for the development of atherosclerosis, a condition in which plaque builds up inside your arteries over the years and causes artery blockage.

She noted: "Ghee is simply a concentrated source of saturated fat. Saturated fats are known to raise LDL cholesterol in many individuals. Elevated LDL is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. But this effect is dose-dependent, meaning quantity and frequency matter. So, intake of ghee in moderation does not worsen heart health. What matters is long-term dietary patterns.

"Studies on ghee consumption show mixed results; some show mild increases in LDL or triglycerides at high intake, while others show neutral effects when intake is modest and part of a traditional diet.

"Science supports moderation, not fear mongering a particular type of food, and certainly not oversimplified statements of celebrities about arterial blockage."

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Wondering how Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone's skin stays glowing all-year round?Nutritionist Shweta Shah, who advises both actors, recently revealed on an episode of The Mumta Podcast that ghee can boost collagen production in the body and works better than any other supplement. She recommended having one teaspoon of ghee in one glass of warm water every morning for two months or 8 to 9 weeks instead of resorting to collagen supplements for glowing skin. “You will see that you wouldn’t need any collagen supplements. If you try it, you will notice the difference in the 8th to 9th week. You will not see any difference in just 3-4 weeks because the body is working that way,” Shah said.She further suggested having soups like pumpkin and carrot soup, which are filled with beta carotene, for good skin. “Then results differ from body to body depending on its nature or constitution,” Shah added.                View this post on Instagram            A post shared by The Mumta Podcast (@the_mumta_podcast_)]]>Ghee is known to be deeply moisturizing and can significantly reduce signs of ageing such as wrinkles, when consumed, adding a natural glow to theface. Moreover, it also soothes inflammation and brightens complexions due to its rich vitamins (A, E, D) and fatty acids. The 'superfood' also acts as a natural emollient, hydrates by retaining moisture, helps clear dark circles and can be applied topically or consumed for overall skin health, promoting elasticity and a youthful lookJinal Patel, dietitian, Zynova Shalby Hospital, Mumbai, explains to Indian Express: "Vitamin K ensures the hassle-free production of collagen, a protein that keeps the skin intact by avoiding sagging. In short, including ghee in your nutrition plan helps maintain good skin provided other lifestyle measures are in place." READ MORE: Cardiologists Lift The Lid On Whether Ghee Is Unhealthy For Your ChildrenBut Is Ghee Dangerous For You?This comes days after actor Genelia D'Souza revealed she does not feed her children ghee over fears of blocking their arteries and causing heart damage. During an episode of Soha Ali Khan’s YouTube podcast 'All About Her', D'Souza said: "Ghee was never a very big part of my diet. I’ve always been more conscious because cholesterol issues run in my family. Whether it was non-vegetarian food or anything else, it was always on my mind, I didn’t want to go overboard."We start building habits early. You can't keep feeding children excessive amounts of certain foods and then expect them to suddenly not be overweight and head to the gym later in life. It has to make sense."And Dr Lakshmi Sukumaran, senior consultant, cardiac, transplant anesthesia and critical care at Metromed International Cardiac Centre agrees!The specialist told HealthandMe: "Children need appropriate fat for growth, brain development, and hormone synthesis. However, children also do not need excess saturated fat."Small amounts of ghee, a teaspoon added to food is not harmful for healthy children with normal weight, active lifestyle and no genetic lipid disorders.What should be avoided is high daily intake, especially when combined with sedentary lifestyle and calorie excess."So How Much Ghee Is Safe To Consume?Made from cow milk butter, ghee contains about 130 calories and 15 grams of fat on average. Experts suggest consuming not more than two teaspoons of ghee every day for adults. Dr Sukumaran explains that it is necessary for adults to  practice moderation as it can pave the way for the development of atherosclerosis, a condition in which plaque builds up inside your arteries over the years and causes artery blockage.She noted: "Ghee is simply a concentrated source of saturated fat. Saturated fats are known to raise LDL cholesterol in many individuals. Elevated LDL is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. But this effect is dose-dependent, meaning quantity and frequency matter. So, intake of ghee in moderation does not worsen heart health. What matters is long-term dietary patterns."Studies on ghee consumption show mixed results; some show mild increases in LDL or triglycerides at high intake, while others show neutral effects when intake is modest and part of a traditional diet."Science supports moderation, not fear mongering a particular type of food, and certainly not oversimplified statements of celebrities about arterial blockage."