coconut oil: benefits and uses

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Page 1: Coconut Oil: Benefits And Uses
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Coconut OilCoconut oil is one of those foods that can be classified as a “super food.”Its unique benefits include weight loss, better brain function, skin health and many more.Here are some impressive health benefits of coconut oil.

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Coconut Oil Contains: Fatty Acids With Powerful Medicinal Properties

Coconut oil is one of the richest sources of saturated fat known to man, with almost 90% of the fatty acids in it being saturated

Coconut oil contains a lot of medium chain triglycerides.

which are metabolized differently and can have therapeutic effects on several brain disorders.

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People who Eat a Lot of Coconut Oil Are Healthy

In some places of the world, coconut is a dietary staple that people have thrived onfor many generations.The best example of such a population is the Tokelauans, which live in the South Pacific.

They eat over 60% of their calories from coconuts and are the biggest consumers of saturated fat in the world.These people are in great health, with no evidence of heart disease Plenty of populations around the world have thrived for multiple generations eating massive amounts of coconut fat.

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Coconut Oil Helps to Burn More Fat

The medium chain triglycerides in coconut oil have been shown to increase calories burned over 24 hours by as much as 5%, potentially leading to significant weight loss over the long term.

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Coconut Oil kills Harmful Microorganisms

Almost 50% of the fatty acids in coconut oil is the 12-carbon Lauric Acid.

When lauric acid is digested, it forms a substance called monolaurin.

Both lauric acid and monolaurin can kill harmful pathogens like bacteria, viruses and fungi

Fact: The fatty acids and breakdown products in coconut oil can kill harmful pathogens, potentially helping to prevent infections.

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Coconut Oil Can Reduce Your Hunger, Helping You Eat Less

One interesting feature of coconut oil is that it can reduce your hunger.This may be related to the way the fatty acids in it are metabolized, because ketones can have an appetite reducing effect.The fatty acids in coconut oil can significantly reduce appetite, which may positively affect body weight over the long term.

Can Improve Blood Cholesterol Levels

Coconut oil contains healthy saturated fats.The saturated fats in coconut oil may increase “good” HDL cholesterol in your body, but also help convert the “bad” LDL cholesterol into a less harmful form.Coconut oil may also improve other risk factors and therefore protect against heart disease.

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Coconut Oil is helpful to Protect Hair against Damage, Moisturize Skin and Function as Sunscreen

Coconut oil can serve various purposes that have nothing to do with eating it.

Many people are using it for cosmetic purposes and to improve the health and appearance of their skin and hair.Studies on individuals with dry skin show that coconut oil can improve the moisture and fat content of the skin.

Coconut oil can be applied topically as well, studies showing it to be effective as a skin moisturizer and protecting against hair damage.It can also be used as a mild form of sunscreen and as mouthwash.

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Coconut Oil Can Help You Lose Fat, Especially The Harmful Abdominal Fat

Given that coconut oil can reduce appetite and increase fat burning, it makes sense that it can also help you lose weight.Coconut oil appears to be especially effective at reducing belly fat, which lodges in the abdominal cavity and around organs.

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Not All Coconut Oil Is the Same

In order to enjoy the health benefits,You must get organic, virgin coconut oil, not the refined stuff.I personally cook almost everything I eat in coconut oil and my health has never been better.

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