CNB Fruity Talk:Coconut,Coconut Oil and it's Benefit

                       

There are well over 1,500 studies that show the incredible healing properties of coconut oil. So even if you’re currently at your ideal weight and have great skin and oral health, there are still significant reasons you should consider consuming coconut oil on a daily basis.

Coconut oil may help prevent heart disease and high blood pressure due to its effects on cholesterol, and also seems to have digestive benefits (through its effects on gut bacteria) and inflammation-lowering effects (through its high levels of antioxidants). And these are just some of the amazing benefits.

The important thing to remember is that, in order to get maximum benefit from coconut oil, it’s important to choose an unrefined, virgin coconut oil. Refined coconut oil has been heated and processed, thereby destroying many of the oil’s powerful healing properties.

Some more benefits are:

                        

Cooking

It is very good for cooking, and using it in this way is probably the simplest way to start seeing the health rewards of coconut oil. (And it’s a good replacement for vegetable oils, many of which may turn unhealthy when you cook with them.) Coconut oil is slow to oxidize, even when heated at high temperature, this means that, it is less likely to go rancid and become unhealthy. Also, the fatty acids in coconut oil (lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid) contain antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antifungal properties that contribute to overall wellness.

Good skin

Coconut oil is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to reap its full benefits (plus, it’s a great alternative to those artificial chemically laden lotions and potions lining drugstore shelves). As an added bonus, the low molecular weight of coconut oil helps it to penetrate the skin easily, thus improving the health of your skin at the cellular level. The caprylic and lauric fatty acids in coconut oil reduce inflammation, while providing superior hydration. You can use it to kill pimple-causing bacteria while also moisturizing your face too, to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis because it’s much more effective than mineral oil-based salves.

Weight check

The medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in coconut oil support weight loss by stimulating the burning of fat for energy. Additionally, some animal research suggests coconut oil may help control cravings and overeating. So now that you know that healthy fats can actually help you lose fat, incorporate at least a tablespoon per day into your diet to maximize benefit. Try adding it to smoothies, your morning coffee or even eating it by the spoonful.

Enjoy!