Coconut oil has been spoken of a huge amount recently and quite rightly too. Most commonly the oil will appear in a solid form. We would advise that you use between 1-3 tablespoons per day within your diet.

Go for the raw, cold pressed virgin Coconut oil is, which is fantastic. This is the healthiest oil to use for frying as they are slower to oxidise and less damaged by heat than other frying oils.

Coconut oil speeds up metabolism, promoting healthy weight loss. It stops sugar cravings immediately, and fills you up so you are not hungry for hours. It is the best natural source of MCTs (Medium Chain Fatty Acids), they are transported directly to your liver promoting thermogenesis which increases the metabolic rate. Also, it is a primary fuel source for intestinal cells, increasing digestion overall. In addition, coconut oil is most similar to breast human milk, it has got nearly the same healing and metabolic properties.

Promoting Your Heart Health

As we know the artificially hydrogenated trans-fats — the type found in processed foods – are responsible for a huge number of fatal heart attacks every year. These dangerous unsaturated fats are the ones you should ban from your diet, not natural pure coconut oil, which is a better alternative because it contains very few fats with highly perishable double bonds. Plus, those commonly-used polyunsaturated fats encourage the formation of blood clots by increasing platelet stickiness. Coconut oil helps to promote normal platelet function.

Also coconut oil can supply good energy as a fuel to your brain. For normal brain function it is necessary to have some essential oils, which prevent brain fog, Alzheimers, and Dementia. For prevention the recommendation is 2 tablespoon per day. For even further information on this we have found the following article which is fantastic http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=15140

Supporting Proper Thyroid Function

When unsaturated oils are stored in our tissues, they are much warmer, and more directly exposed to oxygen than they would be in the seeds, and so their tendency to oxidize is very great. This can also damage enzymes and other parts of cells, and especially their ability to produce energy. The enzymes which break down proteins are inhibited by unsaturated fats; these enzymes are needed not only for digestion, but also for production of thyroid hormones, clot removal, immunity, and the general adaptability of cells. The risks of abnormal blood clotting, inflammation, immune deficiency, shock, aging, obesity, and cancer are increased. Thyroid (hormones) and progesterone are decreased.

Since the unsaturated oils block protein digestion in the stomach, we can be malnourished even while eating well. There are many changes in hormones caused by unsaturated fats. Their best understood effect is their interference with the function of the thyroid gland. Unsaturated oils block thyroid hormone secretion, its movement in the circulatory system, and the response of tissues to the hormone.

Coconut oil is unique in its ability to prevent weight-gain or cure obesity, by stimulating metabolism. It is quickly metabolized, and functions in some ways as an antioxidant.

Coconut oil does not require the enzyme stress that vegetable oils do, preventing T4 to T3 hormone conversion, not only because it is a stable oil, but also because it is processed differently in the body and does not need to be broken down by enzyme dependent processes as do long chain fatty acids.

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Maintaining Healthy and Youthful Looking Skin.

Reports of success for almost any kind of skin problem – for those who both consume the oil and apply it to their skin. Skin problems related to fungal infections seem to be the most positively affected by the healing properties.

Coconut oil is an excellent massage oil for the skin as well. It acts as an effective moisturiser on all types of skin including dry skin.

Using coconut oil is a safe solution for preventing dryness and flaking of skin. It also delays wrinkles, and sagging of skin which normally become prominent with age.

Coconut oil also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections. Coconut oil forms the basic ingredient of various body care products such as soaps, lotions, creams, etc. used for skin care.

Because of its antioxidant properties Coconut oil also helps in preventing premature aging and degenerative diseases.

Hair Care

Coconut oil is natural nutrition for hair. It helps in the healthy growth of hair, providing a lovely sheen.Regular massage of the scalp with coconut oil ensures that your scalp is free of dandruff.  Coconut oil is extensively used in the Indian sub-continent for hair care.

It is an excellent conditioner and helps in the re-growth of damaged hair. It also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair. It is therefore used as hair care oil and used in manufacturing various conditioners and dandruff relief creams. Coconut oil is normally applied topically for hair care. We have found even more information to show the benefits for hair care for you – http://www.lucybee.co/coconut-oil/

Ultimately coconut oil is a must in any household. We all swear by it at New You Boot Camp and we hope you have found this article interesting. It is an essential addition to any household….enjoy the benefits!!