I love coconut oil. It's the fat that can make you thin as well as energize you. Yes, this saturated fat makes you thin. As an MCTFA (Medium Chain Fatty Acid), it's very easy for your body to digest as it doesn't need to be broken down like other fats. This way, it is immediately absorbed and sent to the liver providing you with instant energy.
The benefits lay in its high percentage of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). That's a mouthful, but it translates to the stuff that boosts your metabolism, supports your thyroid, and helps you lose weight. Studies are even showing coconut oil may aid in staving off of Alzheimer's disease. I enjoy the taste, too!
Personally, I cook with it daily and even add it to my tea as a way to get more into my body. I even oil pull with it that helps pull bacteria out of my mouth (see
This Worked Better Than I Thought). I don't just eat coconut oil, though, I also use it as a moisturizer on my face and hands. Its uses don't end there. Check out the many uses of coconut oil.
Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick
Topically, can help skin heal faster after injury or infection
As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours
On feet to fight athlete's foot or fungus
In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to sooth irritation (also great for baby!)
Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema
There is some evidence that regular ingestion of coconut oil can help prevent or reverse Alzheimer's
With apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment for lice that actually works
Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins
When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite
Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites
On split ends to de-frizz
Can help improve sleep when taken daily
Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety
A tablespoon taken before each meal can help improve digestion
Be sure to use only unrefined organic extra virgin coconut oil and strive to eat 2-4 Tablespoons a day so you can reap all of the the benefits of this super oil. I buy my 1.5 L tub at Costco.
While on the topic of healthy fats, I have been listening to recordings from the Fat Summit hosted by world famous author Dr. Mark Hyman. He He is on a mission to separate the FAT from Fiction during his upcoming event, is so enlightening and teaches us so many reasons why fat is HEALTHY and CRUCIAL in our diets and even helps fight off disease.
