Can Switching To Ghee Support Digestion After Festive Food?

After the indulgence of Christmas and New Year, many people notice their digestion feels a little off. Rich foods, alcohol, sugar and ultra-processed oils can leave the gut feeling sluggish or irritated. 

Rather than reaching for extreme detoxes, January can be a good time to gently simplify what you eat, including with the fats you cook with.

What role do cooking fats play in digestion? 

Cooking oils are often overlooked when it comes to digestion. Many commonly used seed oils are highly processed and can be hard for some people to tolerate, especially after weeks of festive excess. 

Organic ghee, by contrast, is made by slowly clarifying butter, removing lactose and casein in the process. This leaves behind a stable, easily digestible fat that has been used for centuries.

How does ghee support gentle digestion?

Because ghee is naturally lactose and casein free, it is often better tolerated by people who find butter or dairy uncomfortable. Traditional Ayurvedic practice has long valued ghee for its soothing qualities, particularly when digestion feels unsettled. 

While everyone’s gut is different, many people find that switching to ghee feels lighter and less irritating than other fats.

A simpler approach for January

Replacing seed oils and heavily processed fats with organic grass-fed ghee can be a small but meaningful change. Ghee has a high smoke point, making it suitable for everyday cooking, and its rich flavour means you often need less. 

That simplicity of fewer ingredients and less processing  is often what digestion needs after the festive period.

Quality makes the difference

Ghee made from organic, UK-sourced, grass-fed butter retains naturally occurring fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, and avoids the residues associated with intensive farming. 

If you’re looking for a simple, nourishing fat to cook with this winter, organic grass-fed ghee can be an easy place to start.