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Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
Posted on: 30/Sep/2019 6:27:42 PM
Types - There are two main types of coconut oil to cook with: virgin and refined. The virgin coconut oil maintains the taste of coconut in the dish, while the refined coconut oil won`t have the coconut smell or taste to it, but will still maintain all its benefits. Coconut oil is also great for cooking at high temperatures because it has a higher smoke point than olive oil.
Storing - Store coconut oil at room temperature. If it`s hotter than room temperature, the coconut oil will start melting, while in cool temperatures it will get harder. The good thing about coconut oil is that it doesn`t go rancid as easily as a lot of other oils, so room temperature will stable it for at least a year.
Health benefits
Good for overall health - Coconut oil is a rich source of essential fats, a particular type of fat called a medium-chain triglyceride that is easily utilized by our bodies, It acts as a fuel, specifically for the brain, and has been shown to decrease blood sugar levels. It is an anti-inflammatory essential fatty acid that`s key for the health of all cells in the body and the overall health of all of the membranes.
Ideal for cooking - Saturated fats are essential fats the body needs. A medium-chain triglyceride fat especially is easily digestible because it doesn`t require liver or gallbladder function. All are becoming more aware that fats don`t make us fat. Our body actually needs and readily utilizes fats.
The general public opinion is that saturated fat is a bad thing in terms of cholesterol, but, actually, it will help with controlling good levels of cholesterol and can help with weight-loss as well.
Good for hair, skin, and nails - Coconut oil may be used as a makeup remover, body moisturizer, shaving oil or hair mask. Some people are even making toothpaste by mixing coconut oil with baking soda.
Helps to detoxify - Our mouth and oral hygiene are really at the root of our health. Not surprisingly, a lot of people are talking about and trying out non-traditional practice for whitening their teeth.
About oil-pulling - Oil pulling is a practice that started from the Ayurvedic medicine and it involves swishing coconut oil in the mouth for 15 minutes, typically in the morning for numerous oral hygiene benefits. People say oil pulling makes their teeth whiter, it decreases inflammation in their overall body, it can help with bad breath or suspected microbial imbalance.
Anti-microbial - Coconut oil is anti-microbial as well, so it can help with the microbial balance in the mouth and it also pulls out any inflammation in the body.
Courtesy: Canadianliving.com
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