Coconut Oil, Why it's so amazing for you and why I love it

Over the past year I have come to absolutely LOVE coconut oil! It is so delicious, nourishing and can be used in so many different ways. A few years ago I was told that it was good for you and that it could help you lose weight. So, I thought, well who doesn't want to lose weight? I bought a small jar and used it occasionally. I couldn't really get past the price. So I kept it on my self but didn't use it much. One day I came a across a recipe for fudge that called for coconut oil, I was hooked. I started doing reading and realized just how good it is for you. Now I use it everyday in everything from toothpaste to bread! My favorite place to buy coconut oil is Mountain Rose Herbs. I buy it a gallon at a time and save at least $40 buying it in bulk instead of individual jars. They sell two different verities, refined and unrefined. Both are certified organic, if you are using coconut oil solely for cosmetic purposes then refined coconut oil is the way to go, it is considerably cheaper in price. If you want to consume coconut oil then you need to go with the unrefined because the refined oil is not suitable for consumption. 

Coconut oil is a highly saturated oil derived from the the coconuts of the coconut palm tree. It has been used by natives in tropical locations for hundreds of years with excellent health. Studies show that so soon as western food were added to their diet, their health declined. It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial. It is even good to use as a sun block. My friend, Brittney adds it to her daughters' baths to help protect her girls' skin from the sun. Her youngest even prefers to eat a spoonful of coconut oil as a reward for using the potty over a piece of candy.

Coconut Oil Helps With:

Weight loss
Digestion
Heart Disease
Bruises
Infections
Dental Care
Bones
Liver
Kidneys
HIV and Cancer
Healing
Diabetes
Immunity


More uses for coconut oil:

BODY CARE


Lotion (Excellent for healing dry skin)
Shaving Cream (I keep a small plastic container in the shower and rub it on before shaving)
Deodorant (Coconut oil's anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties make it an excellent deodorant)
Toothpaste (Coconut oil helps facilitate the absorption of calcium in the body, strengthening the teeth)
Makeup Remover (I was given a makeover by some of my girls, that involved my face being covered in eye liner, coconut oil and a little scrubbing removed it all)
Chapstick (I've been making my own for a year now, I love how smooth it makes your lips)
Hair Conditioner (It helps in the regrowth of damaged hair)
Salve (I make my own all purpose and congestion salves)

COOKING


I use coconut oil just as I use butter or olive oil. Here are some recipes that help add some coconut oil to your diet.

Dark Chocolate Fudge

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Chocolate Muffins
Green Beans with Coconut


For further reading on the Internet: Click here and here


Books: The Coconut Oil Miracle by Bruce Fife

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