Benefits of Coconut Oil for a Healthy Diet
Other Benefits of Coconut Oil:
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Boosts your immune system health
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Provides an immediate energy source
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Protects skin from premature aging, skin cancer and blemishes
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Aides proper thyroid function
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Reduces risk of cancer and other degenerative diseases
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Helps prevent bacterial, viral, and fungal (including Candida yeast) infections.
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Coconut oil is high heat resistant, making it ideal for cooking. It hss a long shelf life, unlike other oils which can get rancid quickly.
In the past, some studies on coconut oil said it was bad for our serum cholesterol levels. These studies, however, were done on hydrogenated coconut oil, a process that alters the original form of the pure, natural coconut oil, producing trans fats. Trans fats in any form are not good for the body.
Newer studies, done on virgin coconut oil or 100% natural coconut oil, have shown that coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils on earth.
How much Coconut Oil Should you Use?
Most experts recommend 3 to 4 tablespoons of coconut oil per day to help boost the immune system and receive the many benefits listed here.
Virgin or Extra Virgin Coconut Oil?
The term “extra virgin coconut oil” is a term borrowed from the olive oil industry and there is really no such product when applied to coconut oil. Therefore look for virgin coconut oil.
Get Coconut Oil in your Diet
Use coconut oil in place of margarine, shortening, and other hydrogenated oils in your diet. To substitute coconut oil for vegetable oil, use the same amount of oil the recipe calls for. Simply melt the coconut oil to liquid form and make sure other recipe ingredients are at room temperature as cold eggs, milk or other liquids will resolidify the coconut oil.
The amount of coconut oil can be reduced by about 25%, so in a recipe that calls for for 1 cup of shortening, you can use 1/2 cup butter and 3/8 cup of coconut oil.
Coconut Oil for your Hair
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Use as a conditioner to soften and condition the scalp.
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Use coconut oil as a pre-wash conditioner to get rid of dandruff
Coconut Oil for Younger Looking Skin
- Coconut oil strengthens underlying tissues to leave skin looking healthier and younger
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Coconut oil reduces chronic skin inflammations and rashes like psoriasis and eczema
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Coconut oil has healing properties which will help wounds and blisters
Use Coconut Oil for your Pets
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Ear mites - Get rid of ear mites in your pet simply by applying warmed coconut oil very gently to your pet’s ears once or twice a day with a cotton swab. Coconut oil is antibacterial and antimicrobial so it can fight ear mites quickly. Just be sure not to put the cotton swab too deeply into the ear canal.
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Sleek and shiny coat - One teaspoon of Coconut Oil added to your pet’s food every day will help with dry skin and give them a beautiful coat.
Where to Buy Quality Coconut Oil
It’s easy to find organic coconut oil online, such as this Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 15 oz
You can also purchase coconut oil at stores like Whole Foods or Krogers. Many health food stores also carry it.
Coconut Oil Recipes and Tips for Use
Get more info on coconut oil at CoconutOil.com
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Hi Joan,
Interesting post. Does coconut oil change to taste of dishes? I now
use mainly extra virgin olive oil in everything. Would I notice a
difference?
So, do you use coconut oil as a moisturizer?
Thanks,
Laurie
Joan, this is one fine post about coconut oil, in my opinion, The
Healthiest Oil on the Planet. You’ve pretty much covered most of the
remarkable aspects of coconut oil in your post. Great job!
Laurie, mild flavored foods like eggs may taste a little like coconut.
But most foods with a moderate flavor will entirely mask the coconut
flavor. There are scentless and tasteless types you can use if you
really would like to avoid the coconut aroma and flavor.
Cheers,
CoconutOilGuy
http://www.coconut-oil-central.com
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