The amazing benefits of coconut oil!
We found some great reasons for you to add coconut oil to your shopping trolley the next time you head to the store!
To date, there are over 1 500 studies proving coconut oil to be one of the healthiest foods on the planet.
Research has uncovered the secrets to this amazing fruit; namely healthy fats called medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), these unique fats include Caprylic acid, Lauric acid and Capric acid.
Around 62 percent of the oils in coconuts are made up of these three healthy fatty acids and 91 percent of the fat in coconut oil is healthy saturated fat.
Most of the fats that we consume take longer to digest, but MCFAs provide the perfect source of energy because they only have to go through a three step process to be turned into fuel versus other fats having to go through a 26 step process!
Unlike long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs) found in plant-based oils, MCFAs are:
∙ Easier to digest
∙ not readily stored as fat
∙ Are anti-microbial and anti-fungal
∙ Smaller in size, allowing easier cell permeability for immediate energy
∙ Processed by the liver, which means that they are immediately converted to energy instead of being stored as fat.
This powerful gift from nature also holds the following health properties:
- Treat Alzheimer’s
- Cure UTI’s and kidney infections
- Prevent heart disease and high blood pressure
- Reduces inflammation and Arthritis
- Prevents and treats cancer
- Boosts the immune system
- Improves memory and brain function
- Improves energy and endurance
- Improves digestion, reduces ulcers and colitis
- Helps gallbladder disease and pancreatitis
- Improves skin issues
- Prevents gum disease and tooth decay
- Prevents Osteoporosis
- Improves type diabetes
- Helps weight loss
- Builds muscle and decreases body fat
- Benefits hair health
- Fights candida and yeast infections
- It possesses anti-aging properties
- Balances hormones
The beauty benefits:
HAIR: Coconut oil can be used as a treatment for frizzy hair as well as dandruff. It’s also a wonderful nurturing hair mask.
SKINCARE: Use it as a shaving balm, a moisturising body lotion or as a night cream! It’s also a great eye makeup remover and a natural cheekbone highlighter!
FACE MASK: Combine 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Apply it to your freshly washed face and let set for 15 to 20 minutes before removing with a soft face cloth.
Coconut oil is available at most major retailers.
