How much coconut oil is needed to gain protection from infectious disease? There is no hard and fast rule. But if we use mother’s milk as a basis for comparison we can get a good approximation. The amount of MCFA a baby receives in mother ‘s milk is known to be effective in preventing illness. If you extrapolate that amount…
Nature’s Amazing Germ Fighter
Virgin coconut oil is becoming recognized as the healthiest of all dietary oils. What makes it so healthy are medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). All fats and oils are composed of fat molecules known as fatty acids. There are many different types of fatty acids, but they all can be classified into three basic categories: short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), medium-chain fatty…
Nutritive Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has many good qualities in its favor. As a solid, saturated fat that doesn’t easily become rancid at room temperature or break down with high heat, it can be used to enhance baked goods and cook or fry foods. Besides being a valuable ingredient in food preparation, coconut oil has specific health benefits that make it worthwhile adding…
Dietary Benefits of Coconut oil
The website of the Coconut Research center includes the countless testimonials from people who have dramatically improved their health with a daily spoonful of coconut oil. Seventy-six-year-old Diana took regular doses of coconut oil when she was diagnosed with diabetes, and her blood sugar levels improved dramatically; Charlie B. attributes coconut oil to lowering his high blood pressure; and Giovanna…
The Fatty Acids in Coconut Oil
Coconut oil contains a blend of three fatty acids-lauric acid, capric acid, and capric acid, and caprylic acid. Fatty acids are an essential source of fuel for the body and the brain. Individually, each of these fatty acids has important healing powers. Combined, they are even more effective. Capric acid, also known as decanoic acid, is the central reason for…
What is Virgin Coconut Oil?
You’ll see different labels on the supermarket shelves-coconut oil, virgin coconut oil, and extra virgin coconut oil. So what’s the difference? Basic (or “refined”) coconut oi is made from dried copra. Most coconuts are sourced from remote villages far away from copra mills where the copra is processed into oil. It is a long journey to the copra mill, so…
Coconut Oil and your health
Coconut oil during pregnancy and infancy A daily dose of coconut oil is beneficial during pregnancy, as the natural fats help your unborn baby grow and absorb all the essential nutrients. It will also boost your calcium intake by improving your absorption. You can use coconut oil topically on your stomach to prevent stretch marks. To prepare for labor you…
Coconut oil for weight loss.
In one tablespoon of coconut oil, you get 13 grams of fat, 11 grams of which are saturated. These saturated fats in coconut oil are known as medium-chain triglycerides, or MCTs, and differ from most saturated and unsaturated fats in the American diet, which contain longer-chain fats. MCT molecules are shorter in length, which makes them more easily absorbed…
Coconut Chocolate Bars with Almonds
These are reminiscent of Almond joy bars. They would be truly unique treat for Halloween. 24 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 25 ml of coconut oil 1 ½ cups cream of coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar 10 ounces shredded coconut (4 cups) 1 cup whole almonds (toasted optional) Oil a 9 x 13 – inch pan with a coconut…
Coconut Oil Increases Metabolism and Decreases Body Fat.
Coconut oil is one of nature’s most abundant sources of medium-chain fatty acids, and these nifty little triglycerides can work wonders for a sluggish metabolism. If your metabolism has been damaged by dieting or stress, a daily dose of coconut oil is the key to getting it back on the right track. Long-chain fatty acids, like those in polyunsaturated…