Coconuts are an underutilized food with a hidden wealth of nutritional value for the body.
The fat content plays into the mass confusion surrounding healthy and unhealthy fats, but there are a surprising number of benefits with this unusual nut.
Health Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil
The antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties of the medium chain fatty acids/triglycerides (MCTs) found in coconut oil have been known to researchers since the 1960s.
Coconut oil is prized for its health-giving properties, considered one of the beneficial oils to use when cooking. Coconut oil is stable in high heat while many other oils are damaged upon heating, making them very unhealthy for cooking.
Due to its natural antibacterial and anti-fungal properties,coconut oil is a great natural treatment for yeast infections. It can be used as a natural diaper cream, for candida, and for skin yeast.
Clinically, many patients have found success with weight loss by focusing on healthy fats in their diet such as avocado, coconut (milk and oil) and nuts.
Coconut oil can be used with most other oils when cooking or sauteeing in a pan. Coconut milk is an option to add to smoothies or spice up dishes such as curry sauces.
It has even become a natural substitute for a plethora of household items.
Look for "unrefined", virgin varieties for cooking and health needs. Any type of coconut oil should suffice for household needs. Still not convinced of the versatility of coconut oil? Here are 101 uses for this increasingly popular oil.
Look for "unrefined", virgin varieties for cooking and health needs. Any type of coconut oil should suffice for household needs. Still not convinced of the versatility of coconut oil? Here are 101 uses for this increasingly popular oil.
Health Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil
- Lowers cholesterol
- Improves thyroid function
- Aids with digestion
- Stabilizes blood sugar
- Suppresses the appetite
- Treats Irritable Bowl Syndrome
- Improves immune function
- Relieves stress
- Increases metabolism
- Works as a natural energy boost
- Moisturizes dry or chapped nostrils
- Soothes achy muscles
- Prevents dandruff- when used as a shampoo
- Treats eczema or psoriasis- by ingesting and using topically
- Lowers cholesterol
- Improves thyroid function
- Aids with digestion
- Stabilizes blood sugar
- Suppresses the appetite
- Treats Irritable Bowl Syndrome
- Improves immune function
- Relieves stress
- Increases metabolism
- Works as a natural energy boost
- Moisturizes dry or chapped nostrils
- Soothes achy muscles
- Prevents dandruff- when used as a shampoo
- Treats eczema or psoriasis- by ingesting and using topically
- Treats ringworm
- Soothes sore throats- when gargled with
- Cures yeast infections- both internal and external
- Promotes weight loss
- Treats cold sores
- Treats pink eye
- Prevents hangnails- when rubbed into the cuticle
- Treats small cuts and scrapes
- Treats minor skin irritations
- Treats bee stings or insect bites
- Treats hemorrhoids
- Prevents and cures urinary tract infections
- Clears up acne
- Assists with menopausal dryness
- Eliminates congestion
- Prevents gingivitis
- Lowers cholesterol
- Improves thyroid function
- Aids with digestion
- Stabilizes blood sugar
- Suppresses the appetite
- Treats Irritable Bowl Syndrome
- Improves immune function
- Relieves stress
- Increases metabolism
- Works as a natural energy boost
- Moisturizes dry or chapped nostrils
- Soothes achy muscles
- Prevents dandruff- when used as a shampoo
- Treats eczema or psoriasis- by ingesting and using topically
- Soothes sore throats- when gargled with
- Cures yeast infections- both internal and external
- Treats cold sores
- Treats pink eye
- Prevents hangnails- when rubbed into the cuticle
- Treats minor skin irritations
- Assists with menopausal dryness
- Eliminates congestion
- Prevents gingivitis
- Treats rosacea
- Removes warts
- Soothes dry/itchy eyes
- Treats jock itch
- Eliminates head lice
- Eliminates nausea- when rubbed on the inside of the wrist
- Relieves sunburn pain
- Works as a natural lubricant- not to be used with latex
- Treats athlete’s foot
- Prevents swimmer’s ear
- Eliminates bad breath
- Treats hives
- Eliminates stretch marks
- Smooths wrinkles
- Works as a facial scrub- when mixed with baking soda
- Conditions lips as an ingredient in natural lip balm
- Works as a deep conditioner for hair
- Prevents natural body odor when rubbed under the arms
- Cleanses skin as a natural soap
- Removes makeup
- Moisturizes as a bath oil
- Eliminates dry or cracked heels
- Eliminates and fades ages spots
- Cleans mascara brushes
- Conditions eye lashes
- Moisturizes and firms the skin around the eye
- Works as a natural face wash
- Eliminates stretch marks
- Smooths wrinkles
- Works as a facial scrub- when mixed with baking soda
- Moisturizes as a bath oil
- Eliminates dry or cracked heels
- Eliminates and fades ages spots
- Cleans mascara brushes
- Conditions eye lashes
- Moisturizes and firms the skin around the eye
- Prevents hair dye from running onto the face when rubbed along the hairline
- Minimizes the appearance of pores
- Strengthens nails
- Improves skin tone
- Prevents sagging skin
Coconut oil can further benefit the skin by treating and preventing skin infections . It can also provide nutrients to help prevent some types of cancer.
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The BODY heals with laughter
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