What You Didn’t Know About Coconut Oil
Are you tired of using products that claim to be healthy but are actually loaded with harmful chemicals and additives? Are you looking for a natural and organic alternative that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle? If so, look no further than coconut oil!
Coconut oil has been used for centuries in tropical regions as a staple in cooking and as a remedy for various ailments. It’s made from the flesh of mature coconuts and is rich in medium-chain fatty acids that provide numerous health benefits. Below are just a few reasons why you should consider incorporating it into your daily routine…
by Greg Montoya
The benefits associated with coconut oil are wide ranging. Topically, it’s an effective treatment for dry hair and skin. It also works well as a natural sunscreen. For issues such as cuts, burns, acne and fungal infections it’s great as an antibacterial treatment. Internally, it speeds up the metabolism, helps sooth a leaky gut, improves digestion, helps protect against kidney and liver disease, plus MUCH MORE…
Check Out 10 Additional Benefits Of Coconut Oil
Helps Prevent Alzheimer’s & Improves Memory
Consuming 1-2 tablespoons of this special oil daily can help prevent brain cell deterioration and Alzheimer’s disease. A Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease 2014 published study noted that coconut oil can minimize changes in cell membranes. Also noted, it has a beneficial effect on nerve cells; and it can help improve your memory when taken consistently on a daily basis.
Supports Proper Thyroid Function
Unlike other oils, it doesn’t disrupt thyroid function. Further, it has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the inflammation that can result in hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
Boosts the Immune System
The antimicrobial lipids, lauric acid, caprylic acid and capric acid found in coconut oil boosts the immune system. Also, the oil has anti-fungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties… all additional great benefits.
Rich in Antioxidants
Antioxidants are highly effective compounds that help protect the body from free radicals. More importantly, they provide protection from unstable molecules that have a damaging effect on healthy cells.
Improves Digestion
Coconut oil does not trigger insulin spikes in the bloodstream and it’s easy on the digestive system. The medium-chain fatty acids that the oil contains easily absorb into the digestive tract… unlike the longer chain fatty acids commonly found in dangerous polyunsaturated vegetable oils.
Promotes Healthy Weight Loss
It helps stimulate the metabolism and provides an excellent “fuel” for the body that helps burn off excess body fat. Also, numerous studies have shown that adding this oil to your weight loss program can help you lose visceral life-threatening fat. Especially from the abdominal cavity.
Promotes Good Oral Health
Rubbing coconut oil on your gums and swishing it around in the mouth has a significant effect on reducing the Streptococcus mutans that cause decay and plaque. Try this for approximately 10 minutes a day, for three weeks for best results.
Osteoporosis Protection
Extra virgin organic coconut oil is rich in antioxidants that can help treat osteoporosis. An article in Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine documented a study that found consuming antioxidant-rich, organic, extra virgin coconut oil helped maintain bone structure. This interesting study also noted that it helps prevent bone loss in osteoporosis patients.
Healthy Skin and Hair
Extra virgin, unrefined, cold pressed is the best choice and will help you maximize the many health benefits of coconut oil. It helps nourish, heal and protect the skin from the outside in and the inside out. It’s also very effective for killing skin fungus due to it’s antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. And, it contains powerful antioxidants to help reduce the signs of aging.
This combats free radicals that cause the skin’s connective tissues to harden; helping to promote strong, elastic, supple skin and fight infections and acne. Also, it’s a great makeup remover! Due to its comparatively small molecular structure, the oil absorbs quickly into the skin.
When it comes to hair, this oil heals damaged hair from the inside out. Coconut oil also helps eliminate split ends and hydrates the scalp.
Supports Energy Production In The Body
Coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which can be quickly metabolized by the body for energy. MCTs are easily absorbed by the liver and converted into ketones, which can provide a powerful source of energy for the body and brain.
Consuming coconut oil daily as part of a healthy and balanced diet can provide a quick and sustained energy boost. However, it is important to keep in mind that coconut oil like all oils should be consumed in moderation, not relied upon as the sole source of energy, and not as a replacement for other healthy sources of fats, such as certain nuts, seeds, and avocados.
Helpful Coconut Oil Tips:
Taste Sensitivities
If you’re sensitive to the taste try these tips:
- Add to coffee as a creamer
- Include it in your morning oatmeal or other warm grains
- Or add to any other warm food items you would normally put butter on
Best Type
Using organic, extra virgin, cold-pressed, and unrefined coconut oil is very important. It’s free of pesticides and other chemicals, which is important to your good health. “Extra virgin” signifies that it has undergone minimal processing. Most importantly, it preserves more nutrients, it’s natural, and has a delicious taste.
Best Retail Source
Check online or in trusted health food stores for recommended organic, extra virgin, cold-pressed, unrefined coconut oil that meets your personal needs and budget.
… So What Are You Waiting For?
If you’ve not yet tried coconut oil and experienced the many health benefits noted above, why not make it an Action Item for this month. We believe you will experience amazing results from this superfood and it will become a staple in your daily diet.
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