Coconut Oil and Its Amazing Health Benefits
Coconut oil has been called “the healthiest oil on earth” in recent studies and research.
In the past, coconut oil had received negative publicity because of its high content in saturated fat. In fact, the reason for its bad evaluation was: studies had been done on hydrogenated coconut oil, which tainted from its original form.
However, recent research shows that not all saturated fats are alike. The fatty acids in coconut oil are very healthy, since they do not contribute in raising serum cholesterol, which cause heart disease. The virgin coconut oil proves to have many nutritional and medicinal benefits.
Dr. Mary Enig, a nutritionist/biologist and is one of the world’s leading researchers in oils and fats, identified the key ingredient in coconut oil as lauric acids, which is high in medium chain fatty acids triglycerides. It is believed that beside coconut oil, mother milk is the only other source that has a high content of lauric acids.
Coconut oil has been used in Asia, India, Africa, South and Central America for many centuries, and it is known as “The Tree of Life”. Furthermore, coconut oil has been called the “healthiest dietary oil on earth.”
This is just a short list of a very long list of health benefits in coconut oils, which can be found in Additional Reading links below if you want to know more.
- Increase body metabolism for thyroid suffers
- Aid in weight loss
- Use in making soap
- Healthy skin care
- Help immune system
- Aid in digestion, and bowel movement
- Reduce epileptic seizures
- Prevent liver disease
- Reduce inflammation
- Prevent periodontal and tooth decay
- Prevent kidney stones, and gall bladder diseases
- Aid in the development of bones
Many people avoid using coconut oil because of its bad reputation in the past, but recent scientific studies have disputed this myth, and coconut oil is said a “natural cholesterol free food.”
Additional Reading:
• Coconut-Info
• Organic Facts
• Coconut-Oil
• Coconut-Connection
• Coconut Research Center
• Regaining Health Naturally
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nobert soloria bermosa | Aug 3, 2008 | Reply
very interesting, i agree with the content of your article,oil are really good and beneficial to us,thanks IC
valli | Aug 3, 2008 | Reply
Very useful info.
R J Evans | Aug 3, 2008 | Reply
I like my coconut best wrapped in dark chocolate but I will take this advice on board too! Thanks!
RAB | Aug 3, 2008 | Reply
Hi Icy,
I have always loved coconut drinks and the meat of the fruit. I just knew something so delicious would be soon found to be good for us also. What a GREAT article, THANK YOU!!!
Ruby Hawk | Aug 3, 2008 | Reply
Yummy Yummy coconut cake! One of my favorites.
beautyhighlite.com | Aug 3, 2008 | Reply
very helpful info.
Eden Emersen | Aug 3, 2008 | Reply
I’ve used coconut oil before when health recipes (like The Maker’s Diet) called for it, but didn’t know all the benefits. After this article I’m thinking I should go back to it. They do even sell it at WalMart these days, which helps because it’s expensive. Another great article, Icy!
Nicki B. | Aug 4, 2008 | Reply
Oh, I adore the smell of coconut oil! Great info, Icy.
Anne Lyken-Garner | Aug 4, 2008 | Reply
Useful information Icy. We used to use coconut oil to cook with in South America. At a time when the President had banned imports, coconut oil was the only thing to use. I also knew Indians there who put it in their hair. It made it a tad oily, but it promotes healthy scalp and healthy growth.
salvatore | Aug 4, 2008 | Reply
Very interesting article and very informative, thanks IC. Well done
C A Johnson | Aug 4, 2008 | Reply
This is an interesting article. Who knew there were so many uses for cocunut oil.
KathySpring | Aug 4, 2008 | Reply
Great Article….Coconut talk has me wanting a pinacola….mmmmm
Kathy
alexa gates | Aug 4, 2008 | Reply
very interesting!!
Judy Sheldon | Aug 4, 2008 | Reply
Awesome article, good research and great job.
quiet voice | Aug 5, 2008 | Reply
..Hi IC, good job, thanks for
the links. Take it easy
CHAN LEE PENG | Aug 5, 2008 | Reply
Great article, thanks!
Lana | Aug 5, 2008 | Reply
thank you so much !
Ezzah Sammak | Aug 5, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for this valuable information Icy. As usual, you will always pass some valuable knowledge with your articles.
Terri Lane | Aug 6, 2008 | Reply
Thanks to you Icy all your friends and fans should he the healthiest people on the Internet.
SB | Aug 17, 2008 | Reply
Coconut oil can smell fantastic!
Karen N | Aug 18, 2008 | Reply
Very informative article!
Nick Kenney | Aug 21, 2008 | Reply
Another great article Icy, thanks! I’ll try it!
Hein Marais | Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
Very interesting…