India, Jan. 31 -- Ghee, or clarified butter, has long been a staple in Indian cuisine. It is an essential ingredient in many savoury and sweet dishes, and is known to elevate even the simplest of dishes with its unique flavour and aroma.

According to Healthline, one tablespoon (14 grams) of ghee has 123 calories. The nutrients present in it are listed as follows:

While the consumption of ghee has long been considered healthy within the traditional knowledge system of the subcontinent, it has recently been accepted by many celebrities as well.

Taking to Instagram on January 28, Dr Shubham Vatsya, gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, explained why many stars have ghee on an empty stomach.

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