Whole books have been written on the many health benefits of Organic Coconut Oil.
Coconut Oil is unique in that the fat is predominantly composed of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs). MCFAs are found naturally in human breast milk. It is these fats which make Coconut Oil such a powerful addition to our diet.
Consuming Coconut Oil can increase energy and metabolism, improve thyroid function, and it is even being used as an additional diet supplement for people with Alzheimers Disease. It makes a great moisturiser, treatment for insect bites, chemical free lip balm and hair treatment.
Coconut Oil is one of the only commonly used vegetable fats stable enough to resist heat-induced damage, and due to its stability a good quality Coconut Oil has a long shelf life and can last two years or more.
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How To Use Coconut Oil
Excellent cooking oil.
Apply directly to the skin as a moisturiser.
Use it to make healthy truffles.
Use for Oil Pulling
Use it to pop popcorn.
Makeup Remover
Massage Oil
Coconut Oil Benefits
- Relieves IBS symptoms
- Skin Fungus Treatment
- Stretch Marks Prevention
- Sunburn Treatment
How Do I Use Coconut Oil?
A jar of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil in the pantry will provide for many different uses. It’s great for stir-frys, baking and is a great dairy free butter alternative. Topically it can be applied to the skin or hair to help with almost any skin condition, or as a chemical free moisturiser or eye makeup remover.
What is Coconut Oil?
Coconut Oil is extracted from the meat of mature coconuts, but not all Coconut Oils are the same. Choosing the right Coconut Oil requires an understanding of the labels so you can choose the right oil for your needs. Refined Coconut Oil has less flavour than unrefined versions and usually has a higher smoke point. It has less of the health benefits than unrefined although is still a good source of beneficial fatty acids (MTC).
Unrefined Coconut Oil is usually labeled virgin or extra virgin and made from the pressing of fresh raw coconut without the addition of chemicals. Unlike with Olive Oil there is no industry standard definitions for Virgin or Extra Virgin, so either name is interchangeable. You may also want to consider fermented coconut oil.
Coconut Oil Recipes
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Tips
- Use when sauteing and add butter for flavour.
- Keep a jar in the hot water cupboard if you like to keep it in liquid form.
- Consuming when breastfeeding will boost breast milk quality