There is a reason why coconut and its products have come into their own in recent years. Coconut water is popular for hydration, while coconut sugar is increasingly being used as a natural and healthy sweetener. Research continues to discover more and more ways in which coconut can promote health. The benefits of one product, coconut oil, are discussed below.
Treats Digestive Disorders
Coconut is rich in medium chain fatty acids (MCFA’s) which are broken down by the body more efficiently than long-chain fatty acids. This efficiency means that they require less energy and fewer enzymes to be broken down and absorbed by the body and less strain is put upon the pancreas and the digestive system as a whole. This can make it a good choice for people with digestive disorders.
Aids Weight Loss
In one study, women present with abdominal obesity were given daily supplementation with coconut oil for the course of twelve weeks. At the end of those twelve weeks, it was shown that they had increased HDL while lowering LDL cholesterol levels and experienced a reduction in both body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. Coconut oil can thus prove to be a powerful tool in healthy weight loss.
Makes Ideal Cooking Oil
Coconut oil not only gives a wonderful flavor to foods prepared in it, it also is healthier than many other oils. That is because if an oil undergoes chemical changes while it is heated during the frying process, it can damage the body by introducing toxins and bad cholesterol. Coconut oil, however, is almost completely a saturated fat and it is much less vulnerable to heat damage.
Is an Ideal Fat
Medical research continues to support the theory that not all fats are created equal and that, far from being unhealthy, some fats can actively support physical well-being. Coconut oil is one such fat: it is low calorie, so it helps with control of the body weight. Also, it not only stimulates the metabolism but is itself digested quickly so that, unlike other fats, can provide the body with quick and easily burned energy.
Promotes Health and Beauty of Hair
Coconut oil can also be used topically to beautify the hair, and people in the tropical regions have been doing this for thousands of years. It can repair damaged hair, support the health of hair and scalp and its antimicrobial qualities help to inhibit the growth of dandruff-causing fungus. Many people use it as an alternative to conditioner or as a post-shower application.
These are just a few ways in which coconut oil has been found to be so good for the body. Continued research will no doubt make other links between use of this oil and treatment for other body systems as well.
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