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Coconut is a “superfood” you ought to have in your diet. Its oil has profound effects on your overall health and lifestyle. Here are 10 valuable coconut oil facts you will want to use right away:
10 Coconut oil can help you burn more fat. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in this oil can increase the energy expended by the body by as much as 5% in 24 hours compared to other longer chain oils leading to considerable long-term weight loss.
9 It can kill your hunger pangs. In studies, people who ate coconut oil consumed 256 calories less compared to those who consumed longer chain oils.
8 Coconut oil is medicinal. It contains medium chain triglycerides, which, after metabolizing, can possibly provide a therapeutic impact on several brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.
7 It can reduce seizures. Coconut oil has been found to increase Ketone bodies in the blood thereby reducing the rate of seizures in epileptic children including those who haven’t found success in other epilepsy treatments.
6 There is no evidence of heart disease among the Tokelauan people of the Pacific South. Coincidentally, their diet is made up off 60% coconuts.
5 In fact, coconut oil improves the blood cholesterol levels and lowers the risk of getting heart disease. It contains saturated fats, which increase the good HDL cholesterol while reducing the bad LDL cholesterol.
4 Coconut oil kills infections. 50% of coconut oil is the 12-carbon Lauric Acid. When broken down into enzymes, it forms monolaurin. Both Lauric acid and monolaurin kill viruses, bacteria and fungi thereby starve off infections.
3 It can serve as an effective mouthwash. Coconut oil has been shown to kill harmful bacteria in the mouth, fight off bad breath and improve dental health.
2 Coconut oil is a fantastic sunscreen. Apart from eating coconut oil, you can use it for cosmetic purposes to improve your skin and hair’s health and look. It has been shown to block 20% of the harmful sun UV rays.
1 You can use it to make soap, too. In addition to water and lye, coconut oil can be used to harden the soap and simplify its ingredients.
Bonus Knowledge Nuts
Coconut oil has very many uses that can make our lives that much better. Interestingly, it has been reported to reduce and even get rid of dog allergies, works as an incredible wood and leather polish, removes make-up from your face less harshly than store bought products, and makes for an ideal diaper cream with its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral properties.
