Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera).
Coconut oil is one of the most underrated food supplements in your kitchen. Coconut oil is good for skin care, hair care, improving digestion and immunity. Coconut oil is also looked down upon for its high saturated fat content, something we’ll discuss later, but as it turns out there are so many positive uses for the oil. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are partially man-made fats. The name refers to the way the carbon atoms are arranged in their chemical structure. Not only cooking coconut oil for cooking but can be used for but also for other important benefits and these are listed below:
Can Be Used to Reduce Potential Diabetes
Medium chain triglycerides also help fight off diabetes. Their special ability to help improve the tolerance of glucose in the body and inhibit the accumulation of body fat. Studies have also shown that coconut oil has improved insulin sensitivity for those suffering from Type 2 Diabetes. A person suffering from Type 2 diabetes can add a little bit of coconut oil in his diet daily to help him reduce the high level of such sickness.
Weight Loss
Coconut oil contains a special type of saturated fat called Medium chain triglycerides or medium chain triglycerides. Since Obesity is one of the biggest health issues in the world and anyway that can help people fight against it is a good way. Coconut oil is easily digested and sent straight to your liver, which causes your body to consume them and expend their energy almost immediately. This increase in energy leads to expended calories which produce weight loss and a trimmer waist.
Reduces The Risk Of Heart Disease
Coconut oil is full of saturated fats which can be added to one’s diet. This will really help you fight against heart disease. Scientifically, originally thought that saturated fats attacked our blood lipid profile but that isn’t exactly the case. In fact, saturated fats can raise a person’s good cholesterol whiles simultaneously attacking your bad cholesterol. Coconut oil has been proven to reduce bad cholesterol. It is also used in reducing the risk of heart disease.
Fights Infections
Fighting off potential infections is a job that your body has to take very seriously because you are almost always under assault from germs and bacteria. A little infection can go a long way toward making you feel unhealthy and sick. Research and experiment have also proved that coconut oil is quickly digested and sent to the liver which makes for a perfect diet amendment for those prone to suffering from seizures.
Shines The Hair
Coconut oil isn’t just about helping to save your body and life, it can also be used in various beauty applications. Coconut oil is creamy when it sits at room temperature but when you heat it up it will melt and turn into a liquid. Warm up a bottle of coconut oil before getting into the shower and then take the liquid with you when you get in. Run it through your hair after shampooing and twist it through your hair. Let it sit in your hair for at least five minutes and then revel at all of the shine your hair showcases when you are done. This is a simple way to induce some new life in hair that might be lagging behind due to lamer beauty products.
Conclusion
We’ve shown you just a few more reasons why you should love coconut oil more. They can be used and prepared in so many different ways and are actually one of the best oils to prepare your foods with.
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