{"id":828,"date":"2019-07-04T17:45:04","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T17:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/herbalmedicinebook.com\/?p=796"},"modified":"2019-07-04T17:45:04","modified_gmt":"2019-07-04T17:45:04","slug":"they-said-coconut-oil-was-great-for-you-but-this-is-what-they-didnt-tell-you-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=828","title":{"rendered":"They Said Coconut Oil Was Great For You, But This Is What They Didn\u2019t Tell You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"63d509947b33dea96ed9a09b2482b63d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1554417\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<p>Coconut oil is a popular nutritional oil derived from the meat of matured coconuts.\u00a0<span id=\"more-6260\"><\/span>Coconut has long been a primary source of food throughout the tropics. Its various industrial and cosmetic applications have made it a very viable commodity. Coconut oil is heat stable, making it suitable for cooking at high temperatures. It is slow to oxidize, resists rancidity and has a shelf life of approximately two years or more.<\/p>\n<p>The main exporting countries are the Philippines, Indonesia, and India. Coconut oil makes up less than 3% of annual global vegetable oil production.<\/p>\n<p>Coconut oil can be either Virgin or refined.\u00a0Virgin coconut oil\u00a0is usually expeller-pressed, meaning the oil is mechanically squeezed out of the coconut meat at room temperature.\u00a0Refined oil\u00a0is usually extracted using heat, chemicals and solvents that both increase the yield, and remove any coloration or odors.<\/p>\n<p>Once castigated for its generous saturated fat content, coconut oil has been given a second life as a (gasp!) healthy fat. And while drinking it by the tablespoon still isn\u2019t a great idea, you definitely should consider adding the oil to your diet.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, coconut oil is almost 90 percent saturated fat, but not all sat fats are created equal. \u201cThe saturated fat in coconut oil is mostly lauric acid, a medium-chain saturated fatty acid that appears to have a more neutral effect on heart health when compared to longer-chain saturated fats found in meats and dairy products,\u201d says Wendy Bazilian, R.D., author of\u00a0<em>The SuperFoodsRx Diet<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we are sharing our top 90(yes 90!) uses for coconut oil:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uses for Coconut Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In\u00a0cooking\u00a0as great oil with a high smoke point. Great for baking, stir-frys or as a dairy free replacement to butter.<\/li>\n<li>Added to\u00a0foodsor drinks\u00a0daily for\u00a0energy<\/li>\n<li>As a\u00a0coffee creamer\u00a0when emulsified into coffee<\/li>\n<li>On the skin as a basic\u00a0lotion<\/li>\n<li>In\u00a0homemade lotion bars\u00a0for soft, smooth skin<\/li>\n<li>Inhomemade\u00a0deodorant\u00a0or\u00a0deodorant bars<\/li>\n<li>As an\u00a0eye-makeup remover<\/li>\n<li>As a cloth diaper safe\u00a0diaper cream<\/li>\n<li>In making your own\u00a0Re-mineralizing Toothpaste<\/li>\n<li>To lighten\u00a0age spots\u00a0when rubbed directly on the skin<\/li>\n<li>To prevent\u00a0stretch marks\u00a0during pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>To support\u00a0healthy thyroid function<\/li>\n<li>In\u00a0homemade Mayo\u00a0without the high PUFA vegetable oils<\/li>\n<li>To help\u00a0increase sun tolerance and avoid burning<\/li>\n<li>As a naturally\u00a0SPF 4sunscreen<\/li>\n<li>To\u00a0get rid of cradle cap on baby\u2013 just massage in to head, leave on for a few minutes and gently rinse with a warm wash cloth<\/li>\n<li>Topically to\u00a0kill yeast or yeast\u00a0infections<\/li>\n<li>As a\u00a0delicious tropical massage oil<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s high Lauric acid and MCFA content helps\u00a0boost metabolism<\/li>\n<li>A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will help\u00a0get rid of frizz<\/li>\n<li>In\u00a0homemade soap for laundry<\/li>\n<li>Mixed with equal parts sugar for a\u00a0smoothing body scrub(use in the shower)<\/li>\n<li>Rubbed\u00a0on lips as a naturalchap stick<\/li>\n<li>Topically, can help\u00a0skin heal faster after injury or infection<\/li>\n<li>Directly on the\u00a0perineum\u00a0to help heal afterbirth<\/li>\n<li>As an incredibly intensive\u00a0natural conditioner\u2013 Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours<\/li>\n<li>In\u00a0homemade slow cooker soap<\/li>\n<li>In place of Lanolin cream on\u00a0nursing nipples to sooth irritation (also great for baby!)<\/li>\n<li>Can help sooth\u00a0psoriasis oreczema<\/li>\n<li>There is some evidence thatregular ingestion of coconut oil can help prevent or reverse Alzheimers<\/li>\n<li>With apple cider vinegar as a\u00a0natural treatment for lice that actually works<\/li>\n<li>In healthy\u00a0brain boosting snack for kids\u00a0likeCoconut Clusters<\/li>\n<li>Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to\u00a0help alleviate allergy symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Nursing moms\u00a0often\u00a0take 3-4 tablespoons a day (and Vitamin D) to increase\u00a0milk supply and nutrients<\/li>\n<li>In\u00a0homemade shampoo bars<\/li>\n<li>Mix a tablespoon with a tablespoon ofchia seedsfor an all-day energy boost (do NOT take this at night!)<\/li>\n<li>Can help improve\u00a0insulin\u00a0levels<\/li>\n<li>Oil pulling\u00a0with coconut oiland a drop of oregano oil helps improve gum health<\/li>\n<li>Can help\u00a0improve cholesterol ratios<\/li>\n<li>Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu<\/li>\n<li>As a replacement forvegetable oilsin any recipe or in cooking<\/li>\n<li>Incoconut based grain free granola<\/li>\n<li>Can help reduce appearance of\u00a0varicose\u00a0veins<\/li>\n<li>After initial heat is gone, can help speed healing ofsunburn<\/li>\n<li>Is an immediate source of energy when eaten that\u00a0isn\u2019t stored as fat<\/li>\n<li>As a natural\u00a0personal lubricant that won\u2019t disturb vaginal flora<\/li>\n<li>As a natural\u00a0shave cream and after shave lotion<\/li>\n<li>When used\u00a0consistently\u00a0on skin it can help\u00a0get rid ofcellulite<\/li>\n<li>To season cast iron skillets<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s anti-inflammatory\u00a0properties can help lessen\u00a0arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Can reduce\u00a0the itch of mosquito bites<\/li>\n<li>Can helpresolve acnewhen used regularly<\/li>\n<li>Can be rubbed into scalp daily to\u00a0stimulate hair growth<\/li>\n<li>Helps speed ear infection healing<\/li>\n<li>A small amount can be rubbed into real leather to soften and condition (shiny leather only\u2026 test a small area first)<\/li>\n<li>By itself as a great tanning oil<\/li>\n<li>Mixed with salt toremove dry skin on feet<\/li>\n<li>Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily<\/li>\n<li>Can help improve sleepwhen taken daily<\/li>\n<li>A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help sooth a sore throat<\/li>\n<li>To help sooth the itch of chicken pox or poison ivy<\/li>\n<li>It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and magnesium<\/li>\n<li>Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can\u00a0help with depression and anxiety<\/li>\n<li>By itself as a natural deodorant<\/li>\n<li>By itself or with baking soda as anaturally whitening toothpaste<\/li>\n<li>For pets struggling with skin issues when used externally<\/li>\n<li>In coconut oil pulling chews<\/li>\n<li>In homemade vapor rub<\/li>\n<li>In homemade peppermint lip balm<\/li>\n<li>In magnesium body butter<\/li>\n<li>In coconut oil dog treats<\/li>\n<li>As a completely natural baby lotion<\/li>\n<li>On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin<\/li>\n<li>Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mintessential oilsas a\u00a0natural bug repellent<\/li>\n<li>In homemade meltaways(like candy)<\/li>\n<li>Many use it as an anti-aging facial moisturizer<\/li>\n<li>Use to make coconut cream concentrate for a brain boosting snack<\/li>\n<li>Can be used internally and externally to speed recovery from UTIs<\/li>\n<li>When taken regularly, it can boosthormone production<\/li>\n<li>Can relieve the pain of\u00a0hemorrhoids when used topically<\/li>\n<li>Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold<\/li>\n<li>On cuticles to help nails grow<\/li>\n<li>Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows<\/li>\n<li>To help avoid chlorine exposure when swimming<\/li>\n<li>Internally during pregnancy to help provide baby necessary fats for development (especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil)<\/li>\n<li>With other oils as part ofan oil cleansing regimen for beautiful skin<\/li>\n<li>Whipped with butter for a soothing body balm<\/li>\n<li>One reader swears by using coconut oil to treat yeast infection. She suggests soaking a tampon in it and inserting the tampon for a few hours.<\/li>\n<li>Ingesting coconut oil daily can help with allergy symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Ingesting coconut oil daily can increase mental alertness<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Have we missed any? Are you using coconut oil for something\u00a0not on the list? Please\u00a0share with us<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coconut oil is a popular nutritional oil derived from the meat of matured coconuts.\u00a0Coconut has long been a primary source of food throughout the tropics. Its various industrial and cosmetic applications have made it a very viable commodity. Coconut oil is heat stable, making it suitable for cooking at high temperatures. 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