Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It provides health benefits beyond it’s nutritional content. Coconut oil is amazing because it possesses healing properties far beyond any other dietary oil. It’s true that coconut oil has saturated fats however it is comprised of the safest and healthiest of the saturated fats. Two-thirds of the oil is made up of medium chain fatty acids which are the most stable of the saturated fats. Rather than being stored in the bodies cells they go directly to the liver where they are converted into energy. This speeds up metabolism and boosts the calorie burning ability of our systems. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut provides a wide range of health benefits including…
~ It is easily digested and boosts absorption of nutrients including vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
~ Increases metabolism and energy and promotes weight loss.
~ Reduces your risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, colon & breast cancer.
~ Lowers your cholesterol.
~ Improves conditions for those with diabetes, chronic fatigue, IBS and other digestive disorders.
~ Prevents illness with its powerful antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents.
~ Improves immune function.
~ Increases metabolism and promotes healthy thyroid function.
~ Boosts your daily energy, rejuvenates your skin as well as prevents wrinkles, saggy skin, and age spots
~ Is lower in calories than all other fats.
~ Functions as a protective antioxidant.
