Coconut Oil: A Gift From Nature

To many people, the coconut plant is an ordinary plant. But this ordinary plant has over the years been a source of nutrients which has proven beneficial to human. One of the products that can be derived from coconut is its oil.



The oil presence in coconut can be consumed in a variety of ways and such ways are: As a twist of flavour to many popular foods such as recipes for baked goods, seared meat etc. Also, it can be used as oil substitute when cooking.

Even though, coconut oil as 90% saturated fat, coconut oil contains fatty acids which can have a positive effect on your health. Although it has shown that oils high in saturated fats have been found to increase the risk of cardiovascular and other diseases, but are all saturated fats bad? According to Dr mercola, "Despite the fact that the majority of health officials have claimed all saturated fats are bad for you and cause heart disease, recent evaluation on this basis for this recommendation has found it to be seriously flawed,  as unprocessed  saturated fats are an important part of a healthy diet and should be regularly consumed, not assiduously avoided".

Proven Benefits Of Coconut Oil


1. Presence of Fatty Acids.

Coconut oil is high in healthy saturated fats that have different effects than most other fats in your diet.  These fats can help boost fat burning and also provide your body and brain with quick energy. Also, it raises the good HDL cholesterol in your blood, which is linked to reducing heart disease.

2. Improve Digestion.

A sluggish digestion means that you're going to have a tougher time losing weight because your body isn't absorbing the nutrients and minerals from the food you're eating. It can also lead to the purification of foods in your digestive system, which can make your body more toxic and lead burning stored unnecessarily. Coconut oil does a perfect job in losing weight, and you feel lighter and healthier.

3. It promotes Anti-viral, Anti-fungal and Anti-bacterial activity.

With the aid of coconut oil, it reduces the presence of fungus, bacteria and the virus that cause influenza, herpes and other illnesses.


4. It protects your skin, hair and dark dental health.

Coconut oil has many uses that have nothing to do with eating it.  People often use it for cosmetic purposes and to improve the health and appearance of their skin and hair.

5. It helps to strengthen the entire immune system.

The presence of two fatty acids which are caprylic acid and Laurie acid help to support many cellular processes and both possess strong antimicrobial properties. Also if you're the type that always catches whatever is sickness going around, and you're getting frustrated, then coconut oil is an awesome nutrient to add to your daily diet.

6. It supports healthy thyroid function.

Coconut oil helps to stimulate the activity and proper functioning of this important gland which provides energy and supports the health of your skin and metabolism and keeps your mood in balance.

Other Benefits of Coconut Oil are:

  • It helps to increase cell regeneration 
  • It promotes a healthy heart
  • It improves insulin secretion 
  • It prevents liver disease 
You can try this out: Chew a data and coconut together and experience natural sweetness.

Read more about saturated fat on Dr mercola, just click on the name

Coconut Oil: A Gift From Nature Coconut Oil: A Gift From Nature Reviewed by Ridwan on July 26, 2018 Rating: 5

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