Coconut Oil Good/Bad?
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I've been using coconut oil in all my food preparations I definitely see all the benefits and absolutely love it my tummy is flat I've lost weight my energy levels have increased my cholesterol has lowered the list goes on but all in all it is nutritional
and beneficial -- You need healthy fats to break down stored unhealthy fats.
Coconut fats have special fats called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). It has been shown that breaking down these types of healthy fats in the liver leads to efficient burning of energy. Consuming (about 2 tablespoons) of coconut oil daily for 12 weeks you do not gain more weight, but actually had lowered amounts of abdominal fat, a type of fat that is difficult to lose which contributes to heart problems etc.
Here are some benefits of coconut oil;
Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease
Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects
against heart disease
Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay
Functions as a protective antioxidant
Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease
Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do
Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation
Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome
Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement)
Reduces epileptic seizures
Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.
Dissolves kidney stones
Helps prevent liver disease
Is lower in calories than all other fats
Supports thyroid function
Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate
It Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats
Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems
Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection
Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis
Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin. Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking
Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots
Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion
Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun
Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses
Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases
Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candida, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections
Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites
Provides a nutritional source of quick energy
Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance
Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, amino acids
Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose
Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body
Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis
Helps relieves symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes
Reduces problems associated with mal-absorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis
Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.
Helps protect against osteoporosis
Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease
Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers
Improves digestion and bowel function
Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids
Reduces inflammation
Supports tissue healing and repair
Supports and aids immune system function
Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers
Hope this helps ... If you need more info let me know!
Thank you everyone for all the responses. I like the way it makes me feel too. I notice my nails skin and hair are better as well as I feel good. I use it to cook eggs. stir fry and so on.0 -
I use it twice a day to moisturise my face, my skin has never been clearer!
Wow really I would think it would make you break out>!!0 -
This may be a silly question, but what is the proper way to use these oils on your hair? I have very dry, brittle type hair naturally and I tried the coconut oil. I was told to heat it a bit and rub into hair not getting on the scalp (which is pretty dang near impossible to do). It left my hair so extremely oily & I hated the texture! I've used mayonnaise before & actually love the texture it leaves my hair but ugh so messy! Thanks
I put it through my hair like a hot oil treatment, melt it a little then spread it through your hair until its coated, leave for 15 - 20 mins, I sometimes use a hair dryer as well - Shampoo scalp and then condition as per usual. Makes my frizzy curls manageable.
Also mix into a paste with salt or sugar and rub it all over my body (not face with the scratchy sugar) pre shower, rinse off with water and pat dry, makes your skin extra soft.0 -
I love my coconut oil. I use it on my face in place of lotion at nights and on days I don't need a spf facter (like if I'm just hanging in the house. I had really itchy spots on my hips from dry weather in the winter and rubbed coconut oil on it and it went away and didn't itch any more. It actually makes your skin feel really good and doesn't make you break out. We also use it in the bedroom - its great for massages and edible! My husband loves the smell of it better than any other lotion I use. I buy one jar and I scoop out what I want to use for skin and keep it in another container so I'm not contaminating the jar I cook with and I use it in my green tea and coffee too.0
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It's good for you, but make sure it's virgin coconut oil. Otherwise it could contain trans fats.0
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