Health Benefits of Coconut

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil and Its Uses

In a nutshell, coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils that can be used in foods, cosmetics safest on the market, and the necessary components of the local drug worldwide.

Coco comprises about 50% lauric acid, including milk, which is, in fact, the only other good source of lauric acid known. This acid gives incredible coconut oil antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties, and is useful for both internal and external use. Coconut is rich in nutrients, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Numerous studies have shown that coconut oil consumption can be very useful for our body to build resistance to viruses (which cause influenza, measles, hepatitis, herpes) and bacteria (responsible for ulcers , throat infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and gonorrhea), also yeast infections and candida. Also positively affects the thyroid, and glycemic control.

Coconut oil contains a healthy form of saturated fat, which means that its consumption helps increase metabolism, while giving more energy (fuel for the brain and muscles) and greater strength. All this affects the loss of excess weight and maintain a healthy and balanced weight.

Unlike other vegetable oils, coconut oil contains unsaturated fats that are actually healthy and help prevent various heart diseases and cholesterol regulation.

For external infections, cuts and burns, add a little coconut oil, and offers you protection against external influences and rapid regeneration of damaged tissue.

Other health benefits resulting from the use of coconut oil are:

• prevention of liver fat deposits
• prevention of diseases of the kidneys and gall bladder, as well as dissolving the stones and “sand” in them 
• treatment of pancreatitis, exemption from stress and mental fatigue
• controlling blood sugar
• increase in insulin secretion (which reduces the risk of diabetes health by improving insulin function and blood sugar)
• prevent and treat diabetes
• strengthen the body's ability to absorb important minerals like calcium and magnesium, which are useful in cases of osteoporosis and helps keep teeth healthy and strong
• increase energy and endurance, namely, the effects on improving the performance of athletes.

Massage and Skin Care:

Coconut oil acts as an effective cream for all skin types, including dry and cracked skin. It slows the development of wrinkles and sagging skin, premature aging and help in the treatment of various skin diseases, including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections.

Hair feeding:

Coconut oil is one of the best natural nutrients for hair. Help them grow up healthy and regenerates dry and damaged hair, while providing greater protection and give a special glow. A regular massage the scalp with coconut oil contributes to the relief of dandruff.

Use in food:

Unlike other oils, coconut oil has a high melting point (about 24 and 25 degrees Celsius), so it is in a solid state when at room temperature and does not require be kept in the refrigerator. Before use, just put the jar of coconut oil with a few minutes in a pan of hot water (or "in" the sun, or in a system of steam heating), and the mixture of solids begin to melt.

This oil can be added in some melted milkshake or smoothies and other foods such as dressing, but in general use it in my healthy dessert. mmmmm yummy!