AMAZING COCONUT OIL......

Some graet benefits of coconut....

1. COCONUT OIL CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT

Yes, people have said a lot of bad things about coconut oil’s high saturated fat content—but not all saturated fats are created equal. Really, the ones you need to watch out for are the hydrogenated oils (hidden in a multitude of products like crackers, margarine and peanut butter). Don’t even get me started on what eating that stuff can do to your body. Coconut oil, on the other hand, isn’t the bad guy we’ve made him out to be. Check out this New York Times article—a lot of the studies that claimed it was unhealthy were done with partially hydrogenated coconut oil. Virgin oil, which hasn’t been chemically treated, is a whole different story. But more on that in a sec.

2. COCONUT OIL HAS ANTI-AGEING PROPERTIES

As Michelle explained in this post, free radical damage causes ageing (read: wrinkles). Coconut oil’s antioxidant effects can help protect against them—much like Vitamin E does—as well as heal and repair damaged skin. The medium-chain fatty acids are also easily absorbed, can strengthen connective tissue and help with exfoliation. Bonus: coconut oil also stimulates thyroid function and helps cholesterol to be converted into anti-ageing steroids that lower the risk of cancer and heart disease.


3. COCONUT OIL MAKES YOUR HAIR GROW—AND REPAIRS DAMAGE

Dang if it doesn’t make your hair grow like nobody’s business! If you’re like me and go to new hairstylists (dumb!) who decide to chop off the front pieces of your hair into lady sideburns, this is helpful information. I’m also currently sporting two inches of roots—someone asked me the other day if I was going for the Ombré effect. Um, nope. Not intentionally

Coconut oil is also great as a deep conditioner; I leave it in overnight (skip the roots), wash it out in the morning, and BAM! 





4. COCONUT OIL CAN HELP YOU GET BETTER SKIN 

Since I started eating coconut oil every morning, my skin has become a lot more hydrated. I also slather the oil on my body after showering (you may have to walk around the house in the nude as it absorbs) and after being out in the sun. I personally don’t use it on my face, but lots do, and have seen major improvements in their skin. (I’ve noticed that even just taking it internally has lessened my breakouts and evened out my skin tone.) Coconut oil can also treat psoriasis, eczema, rosacea—even wrinkles.


5. COCONUT OIL IS GREAT EATS

Coconut oil is amazing because you can also use it to cook and bake with, and because it’s saturated, it’s the safest oil to use at high temperatures. My favourite way to eat it is melted onto toast (instead of butter) and spooning a huge scoop into my oat bran in the mornings. Because I eat so much of it and I love the taste and smell of coconut, I use virgin coconut oil.


so enjoy your coconut stay fit and stay healthy...
Love
Aaisha.