Healing benefits of coconut oil

1. Benefits of coconut oil Coconut oil plays a vital role in Indian Ayurvedic medicine from centuries and also known for its versatility of uses, from food to as a cosmetics and drug ingredient. Coconut can be said divine in the form of fruit/ seed what so ever we love to call it as. The tree belongs to palm tree family and to be the only living type of the genus Cocos. But people shun it because it has been wrongly branded as bad saturated fat and they had come to the conclusion that must be avoided at any cost. Recent studies have proved that it contains saturated fat but that is very essential for the human body which improves digestion and stimulates the absorption of essential nutrients. Apart from all these studies, research we have a proof that coconut oil has been used from centuries and many states in India is living example for it. It as superfood packed with surprising and colossal health benefits. Сосоnut оіl іs rich in medіum-сhаіn trіglусеrіdеs (МСТs), whісh thе bоdу readily аbsоrbs and provides quick еnеrgу. MCTs are antimicrobial, anti tumour and supports strong immune system in the human body. These days, MСТs аrе bеіng usеd in thеrару of Alzhеіmеr s, Раrkіnsоn s, multірlе sсlеrоsіs аnd оthеr dеbіlіtаtіng dіsеаsеs. In addition to MCTs, coconut oil is rich in Myristic Acid and Palmitic Acid which are known for their anti tumor properties.

2. One should prefer organic and cold pressed, indeed all are good, but the key is to avoid chemically processed hydrogenated oil. This superfood has stupendous benefits and healing benefits •Internal Healing and repairing •Hospitals use coconut oil in Intravenous (IV) therapy solutions to treat critically ill patients. •Modern medical science has discovered that coconut oil can actually protect against heart disease, diabetes, cancers, liver and kidney diseases, osteoporosis, dental decay, and skin infections. •Aid to weight loss, 2011 study published in National Center for Biotechnology Information Pharmacology found a reduction in waist circumference of 1.1 inches after four weeks of 1 ounce of coconut oil per day. The participants did not exercise or go under a restrictive diet. Rather they lost a substantial amount of abdominal fat by adding coconut oil to their diet. •It has been proved that it helps the brain to function better especially with the patients with a lower form of Alzheimer’s and also provides therapeutic benefits for memory - impaired adults. •It kills viruses and fungi as it contains lauric acid, which exhibits anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. •It is also known for its moisturizing properties and is believed that it cures all sorts of skin ailments. •It is an excellent conditioner that strengthens roots and reduces hair fall and treats dandruff. •It enhances the taste of the food when you use it for cooking and good health. People are more health conscious nowadays, and if you are one among them, using coconut oil may support your conscious and you will be surprised with its benefits. Quality and purity are all that you have to take care of. So, choose it wisely and for as for your necessity. •Coconut oil is ideal for Keto and Paleo diets •Coconut oil has high smoke point and is suitable for high heat cooking. It is a very stable oil and keeps fresh for long time. Use Coconut oil in pretty much everything! For frying, sautéing, in smoothies, in baking, for rotis & Chapathis, Dosa & Pancakes.