More than a few good reasons to love coconut oil!
- Is easier to digest than most oils
- Its medium chain fatty acids can be digested without pancreatic enzymes or being converted to triglycerides
- Can act as a quick energy boost without triggering insulin increase
- Helps with weight loss, especially if used to replace other fats and oils
- Increases “thermogenesis”
- May improve thyroid function
- Is a good source of Lauric acid which converts to monolaurin in the body antiviral
- Antibacterial
- Antiparasite
- Is a good source of Caprylic acid
- Antifungal helps with Candida albicans
- Is very heat stable, won’t break down with cooking as easy as other cooking oils, butter or olive oil
- Can be kept at room temperature without rancidity
- May help protect from certain types of cancer, especially if used to replace other oils
- Helps protect the skin from ultraviolet light and wrinkling
- Helps prevent oxidative damage and “liver spots”
- Note: it does not block ultraviolet light like sunscreen
- Especially helpful if used as a food and as a lotion on skin
- Studies show it increases HDL and that virgin coconut oil may decrease serum cholesterol, not increase it as previously believed.
- Contains no dangerous trans fats
- Suggested daily use: 1 – 4 tablespoons/day
- Use in cooking
- Spread on bread
- Can be used directly by the spoonful
- Use in blender drinks or mix into yogurt
- Rub into skin to help promote healthier skin
- Be sure to use only virgin, non-hydrogenated coconut oil.
- Hydrogenation of any oil makes it dangerous to your health
- Beneficial aspects of coconut oil may be lost if it’s not virgin.
- Virgin coconut oil tastes dramatically better than non-virgin
