Coconut Oil Benefits
The benefits of coconut oil are the result of this saturated fat consisting primarily of medium chained fatty acids.
According to David Wolfe, the author of Superfoods: The Food and Medicine of the Future "Improved digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins Contain antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial saturated fatty acids Improves the utilization of blood sugar Improves absorption of the right kinds of calcium and magnesium ions Contain powerful antioxidants Help regulate and support healthy hormone production Supports healthy cholesterol formation in the liver" Virgin Coconut Oil BenefitsVirgin coconut oil benefits are found in virgin coconut oil which uses fresh coconut meat. No chemicals or high heat are used in the processing method.Look for virgin coconut oil that is certified organic and made from fresh, organic coconuts. Coconut oil is NOT hydrogenated, and contains NO trans fatty acids. Although it is a saturated fat, it is a medium chain fatty acid. This means that the body uses it more efficiently and it can be used quickly for energy. Coconut Oil UsesCoconut oil can be used for baking, sauteing vegetables, or added to smoothies. I have a great hot cocoa recipe that includes coconut oil and chocolate cocoa powder.Dr. Lylas Mogk, the author of Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight One small way to reduce toxins in our body is by using lotions and creams on our skin that are free of toxins. Start using coconut oil as a skin cream - many of the alternative health professionals will state that you want to put on your body only what you would consider eating. That's because what is put on the skin is absorbed into our bodies and into our bloodstream. How to Reduce InflammationTo improve our health we need to focus on how to reduce inflammation in the body. There are saturated and unsaturated fats that contribute to inflammation and are pro-inflammatory. And there are fats that reduce inflammation - they are anti-inflammatory.Coconut oil is an oil that is anti-inflammatory. It is rich in antioxidants and does not oxidize at high temperatures like other oils do, including olive oil. Most oils when heated turn into trans fats which then become pro-inflammatory. Cooking with Coconut OilAccording to Dr. Mercola, "You should definitely consider switching to coconut oil exclusively for all your sautéing and cooking needs. It does not form dangerous trans fatty acids that even olive oil does, and it is far healthier than the other vegetable oils out there."I've started switching over to sauteing my vegetables with coconut oil and baking with it as well. I've made blueberry oatmeal muffins and buckwheat pancakes with coconut oil and they've turned out great as do the vegetables. My favorite use of coconut oil is in my hot cocoa recipe. Spectrum Coconut OilSpectrum Coconut Oil is available at your local grocery store or health food store - at our stores it is located in the health food section with the other oils - like olive oil. I will usually pick up a jar if it is on sale.It comes in a clear, glass container. Where to Buy Coconut OilWhere to buy coconut oil? Besides finding it in the health section at your local grocery store, you can also purchase it on line. I buy mine from Sun Food. Their coconut oil comes in dark, glass bottles rather than clear, plastic bottles.The dark glass helps to keep the oil stable. All butters and oil are light sensitive and will oxidize when exposed to light. Plastics may leach into coconut oil and thus increase our exposure to toxins. If you are interested in getting the same raw, organic coconut oil from Sun Food Nutrition that I use click here: Coconut Oil/Butter, 24oz, Sunfood Nutrition (raw, certified organic) Go from Coconut Oil Benefits to Saturated and Unsaturated Fats
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, discusses the need to reduce our exposure to toxins. She states,"Almost every single one of the risk factors we have for macular degeneration can be linked to free radicals. The older we are, the more exposure we've had to environmental toxins..."
