Ghee for Kids: Genelia's Restriction Sparks Debate, Expert Warns Against Avoidance
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Moneycontrol•07-01-2026, 11:01
Ghee for Kids: Genelia's Restriction Sparks Debate, Expert Warns Against Avoidance
- •Actor Genelia D'Souza's decision to restrict ghee in her children's diet sparked a debate among parents and nutritionists.
- •Dr. Kunal Khanna, a senior nutrition physician, emphasizes ghee's vital role as a healthy fat, rich in fat-soluble vitamins and growth nutrients for children.
- •Completely avoiding ghee can lead to nutritional deficiencies, impacting brain development, digestion, immunity, and bone strength.
- •Ghee supports healthy brain development, improves digestion, strengthens immunity, aids bone growth, and provides long-lasting energy.
- •Experts recommend moderate consumption (1-2 teaspoons daily) rather than complete restriction, highlighting that excess of anything, not ghee itself, is the problem.
Why It Matters: Ghee is crucial for children's growth and health; experts advise moderation over complete restriction to prevent deficiencies.
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