Benefits of Coconut Oil

Normally, we have coconut in dried form, shaved, or as dessert.  Unfortunately, when we only eat the dried flesh of the coconut, we are missing the best part.

Benefits of Coconut Oil:

Lowers Cholesterol.  Coconut oil is mostly saturated fats. However, coconut oil has been shown to help metabolize cholesterol faster, reducing overall levels. Studies were done on people who use coconut oil on a regular basis. When these people were given less coconut oil in their diets, their cholesterol levels became much higher. 

Keep you Youthful.  Coconut oil stimulates the thyroid gland.  When the thyroid works properly, it uses cholesterol to make chemicals that are vital for preventing disease and keeping you from aging.

Weightloss.  Like I said, coconut oil helps improve thyroid functioning.  Improper functioning of the thyroid is a major cause of obesity. People who use more coconut oil are less likely to be overweight.

Cancer Prevention.  Increased thyroid function has been shown to reduce the incidence of cancer. Studies have shown the chances of getting cancer to be lower, and in some cases nonexistent in areas that rely on saturated oils, like those found in Coconut Oil.  These studies have also shown that the number of cancer cases increases with the addition of unsaturated oils to the diet.

Prevents Infection.  Coconut oil has contains 40% lauric acid.  Lauric is a fatty acid that is also found in breast milk. The body converts it into a substance that fights bacterial, viral, and protozoal infection in infants. When your body has these chemicals, your immune system works less, and you are more likely to stay healthy.  

Time.  Coconut oil has been used in the tropics for many years. Unfortunately, most people today use only unsaturated oils for cooking. This has caused an increase in; obesity, high blood pressure, cancer, and other health problems. People that still use coconut oil have fewer of these problems.

In closing, switching to coconut oil...or even increasing your use of cocnut oil in your cooking can be very beneficial to your health. Coconut Oil can help you live longer, look younger, and feel better.

Benefits of Coconut Oil