There is some evidence that a high fat diet can increase the risk of developing some cancers, in particular breast cancer, bowel cancer and prostate cancer.

There are different types of fats and some are less healthy than others. One type of fat, linked to both cancer risk and heart disease, is saturated fat. Saturated fat is found in red meat, and in dairy products like butter, cheese and ghee. So, for a healthy diet it is best to limit the use of ghee in your cooking.

Because fats are very high in calories, taking a lot of fat in your diet can make you overweight. Being very overweight, can also increase your risk of getting cancers, such as breast and bowel cancer. This is another reason to limit the amount of ghee you use.

If you want to read more about ways to reduce the amount of saturated fat in your diet, the Food Standards Agency website at www.eatwell.gov.uk/healthydiet/nutritionessentials/fatssugarssalt/fats has helpful advice. They also suggest foods that can be used in place of ghee when cooking