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10 reasons why you should stock up on coconut oil

Recently enlisted as the latest superfood, the humble coconut has proven to provide a range of health benefits. The extra virgin coconut oil extracted from the milk of matured coconuts has been proven to have profound positive effects on our health.

The amazing benefits of coconut oil include stress relief, improved metabolism, better brain function and weight loss. It can also help ease symptoms of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and kidney problems.

xxxxxx Raw Coconut Oil is made from the milk of freshly harvested, handpicked Indian coconuts. Due to our special extraction and production methods, xxxxxx Coconut Oil retains maximum nutrition and taste - inducing the mild and nutty flavour of raw coconut flesh.

At xxxxxx we're environmentally conscious and ethically minded, championing sustainable farming methods to produce a delicious, carbon- neutral coconut oil for you to enjoy. Our hand-selected, farm fresh Indian coconuts are crushed and pressed within minutes of de-shelling. All our coconut oil is cold pressed AND cold processed, remaining as close to its natural state as possible and brimming full of coconut goodness.

Here are our top 10 health benefits of using extra virgin coconut oil. It's important to note that while all coconut oils have benefits, only true virgin, completely raw coconut oil offers the most benefits.

1. Not all fat is bad fat

Coconut oil contains a 'healthy' form of saturated fat called Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), these are fatty acids of a medium length. Our diets usually contain long-chain fatty acids which can be harmful to our bodies, but medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil are metabolised by the body differently. They go straight to the liver which converts them into energy which can have beneficial effects on the brain and muscle function.

2. Controlling weight

Coconut oil is beneficial for losing weight. The medium-chain triglycerides (MCT's) in coconut oil are easily digested and help the healthy function of the thyroid and endocrine system. MCT's can increase energy expenditure, helping you burn more fat.

Coconut oil also helps slow down the digestion of food, making you feel fuller after meals and less prone to snacking. Over a prolonged period the use of coconut oil can lead to significant weight loss.

3. Natural Haircare and moisturiser

Coconut oil is often used for cosmetic purposes to increase the health of skin and hair. To maintain healthy hair and scalp, coconut oil is an essential natural nutrient. It helps promote hair growth and gives hair a healthy shine. Regular use of coconut oil can prevent dandruff and reduces the risk of head lice and eggs.

Coconut oil is also an excellent moisturiser. It helps prevents skin becoming dry and flaky and can help delay aging of the skin. Coconut oil has been reported to increase the moisture and lipid content in the skin and has been used in the treatment of many skins conditions including eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.

4. Heart disease

Heart disease is one of the world's biggest killers but it might be a surprise to learn that it is unsaturated fats that are predominantly involved in heart attacks. Coconut oil contains 50% lauric acid which helps prevent heart problems such as increased cholesterol levels and high blood pressure and reduces the clogging of arteries.

5. Diabetes management

The medium-chain triglycerides (MCT's) found in coconut oil has significant benefits to diabetes sufferers. As well as having the ability to deliver quick energy to the body it does not produce an insulin spike in your bloodstream as other carbohydrates do. This benefits the body in helping to control blood sugar and promotes the utilisation of blood glucose.

6. Boosted immune system

Studies have shown that coconut oil can dramatically increase the immune system and improve overall wellbeing. The healthy fats found in coconut oil (lauric acid, caprylic acid and capric acid) contain powerful antimicrobial properties including antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral which help boost the immune system and do not harm friendly gut bacteria.

Because coconut oil has the ability to support the immune system it can be helpful in treating and preventing viruses such as influenza, herpes and candida.

7. Eases digestion

If you suffer from digestive problems introducing coconut oil into your diet can have huge benefits. The medium-chain triglycerides (MCT's) in coconut oil are easy to digest making it ideal for infants, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) sufferers and cystic Fibrosis patients.

The antimicrobial properties found in coconut oil can help deal with bacteria, parasites and fungi that can cause indigestion and stomach problems. Coconut oil also helps in the absorption of other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

8. Stimulate metabolism

Coconut oil has been proven to stimulate your metabolic rate, increase energy levels and improve thyroid function. As a result this helps promotes weight loss and increases muscle tone. Because of this coconut oil has grown in popularity as the world's only natural low-calorie fat.

9. Kidney disease and pancreatitis

Coconut oil has been linked with relieving kidney problems, such as kidney stones, pancreatitis, gall bladder and other kidney diseases. It can also help dissolve kidney stones.

10. HIV and cancer

It is believed that coconut oil can help protect the body from breast, colon and other cancers, and reduce the susceptibility to develop other diseases such as HIV. Coconut oil can boost the immune system which can help patients regain their health.

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