About Coconut Oil - A Drop of Tropical Bliss!

Coconut oil is oil that is extracted from the meat of matured coconuts, and has been used for centuries mostly in Tropical regions. Coconut oil is very useful and has been used for treating skin, hair, sickness, and injuries. It is also excellent for cooking as it is heat resistant and therefore slow to oxidize.

Coconut has once misguidedly believed to be unhealthy due to the amount of saturated fat it contains, however fortunately that false acquisition has subsided! Coconut oil is anything but unhealthy - - In fact coconut oil is considered one of the healthiest oils!

Coconut Oil Nutritional Value

By this point you’re probably wondering how can coconut oil be healthy let alone be one of the healthiest oils!

Coconut oil is packed with nutrients! One that is most abundant nutrient in this oil is Choline. Coconut oil also contains Vitamins that include Vitamin E and Vitamin K, both of which are extremely important for cardiovascular health. It also contains minerals such as Iron.

Coconut oil is also low in cholesterol and sodium.

There’s more! Coconut oil also contains a share of Lauric acid that our body then converts into Monolaurin, which is a fat, otherwise only found naturally in human Breast milk.  Monolaurin is also included in infant formula.

 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is like a potion for excellent health! It has many compounds that improve the quality of your health, thus resulting in a happier you! Let’s take a look at the numerous health benefits; coconut oil has in store for you!

No More Weight!

Coconut oil is an excellent aid when it comes to losing body fat as it helps the thyroid and enzymes in our body function properly. Also this is an oil that is easily digested by our bodies.

Coconut oil has its way of removing stress from our pancreas that result in an increase of speed of our metabolism, thus burning out energy and enabling you to lose your extra weight!

Good for Your Heart

Having coconut oil helps you sidestep various heart problems as it is enriched with 50% Lauric acid. This acid is particularly beneficial in lowering the levels of blood pressure and cholesterol.

Coconut oil contains healthy saturated fat that helps improve injuries that may occur in the arteries, therefore it helps prevent atherosclerosis.

Perks Up your Immune System!

Coconuts contain Lauric acid, Crapric acid, Caprylic acid, and Antimicrobial acid which have Anti bacterial, Anti Fungal and Anti Viral properties. All of which help you body fight off an array of harmful diseases that can include Herpes, HIV, and Influenza!

Lusciously, Long, Healthy Hair!

Yes ladies! Here is the answer to all that dull, dry hair! Coconut oil is an excellent hair conditioner! Infact women in India apply coconut oil to their hair frequently! Coconut hair is an excellent remedy for damaged hair! It completely grows them out!

Using coconut oil on your hair not only makes them shiny and healthy, but it also prevents dandruff as a result of dry scalp and ensures your hair is free of lice and lice eggs! What more do you need?

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Who’s the Fairest Of Them All?

Want a fairytale type complexion? No need to dream for it! All you need is to massage and drench your skin in coconut oil. Coconut oil is used as a moisturizer and helps prevents dry skin. Coconut oil also improves the complexion of the skin and what’s more is that there are no adverse affects!

The best part is yet to come! Coconut oil also prevents premature ageing of the skin, and occurrence wrinkles. It also helps in treating skin problems such as Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis etc.

Possible Ways to Enjoy Coconut Oil

Incorporating coconut oil into your daily diet may be a confusing, but hopefully with these quick and easy tips, you will face no difficulty incorporating coconut oil in your diet.

Coconut oil is great when baking -  especially since it is a naturally sweet oil therefore when baking you will not feel the need of adding extra sugar! Now you can indulge in your muffins without the fear of gaining a few pounds!

Coconut oil also tastes delicious when added into smoothies! It can be any flavor! Even strawberry will do!

Possible Health Concerns

Coconut oil is filled with saturated fat, even though this is healthy for you, some may still have concerns. If so it is always advised to consult your doctor or a nutritionist. Due to the saturated fat, it is also advised to those with diabetes to refrain from the consumption of coconut oil!