"Put the lime in the coconut...." I love that song but really has no meaning.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is among the healthiest, most versatile dietary oils in the world. An excellent culinary oil with its natural coconut flavor and aroma.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is a stable, healthy, naturally saturated fat that is free from trans-fatty acids. It contains medium-chain fatty acids, including lauric acid, caprylic acid and capric acid which are readily converted to energy by the body. Consumption of coconut oil at recommended levels, along with a healthy diet and lifestyle, helps maintain already healthy levels of cholesterol.
Unlike refined coconut oils, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is not hydrogenated, bleached, refined or deodorized.
The faintly scented oil from the coconut is rich in lauric acid – a saturated fat that is known for its antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties. Lauric acid is transformed into monolaurin upon consumption, and monolaurin has been known to destroy certain viruses and pathogenic bacteria. Further, only coconut oil and human milk fat contain lauric acid in any substantial amounts. Coconut oil is also thought to promote thyroid health and help to increase a sluggish metabolism.
The faintly scented oil from the coconut is rich in lauric acid – a saturated fat that is known for its antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties. Lauric acid is transformed into monolaurin upon consumption, and monolaurin has been known to destroy certain viruses and pathogenic bacteria. Further, only coconut oil and human milk fat contain lauric acid in any substantial amounts. Coconut oil is also thought to promote thyroid health and help to increase a sluggish metabolism.
Body Moisturizer: Once it is settled and blended into the skin, coconut oil leaves a silky finish that is not as greasy as you would think. It is especially great for really dry and sensitive skin. Carry a small amount in a tiny jar and apply it throughout the day to lips, cuticles, and around the eyes where crow’s feet form.
Makeup Remover: Coconut oil is also a very effective makeup remover (including waterproof mascara). I put it right on my eye lids, massage it in circular motion and wipe with toilet paper.
Pain Reliever: “My mother has been applying it with a cotton swab around her inflamed gums and it has helped heal the inflammation immensely.” --Jenny McGruther from Nourished Kitchen
All-Purpose Healer: “I've just started ‘oil pulling’ with coconut oil this week—this means swishing the oil around in my mouth for 20 minutes. Although it sounds bizarre, this technique has been around in Ayurvedic medicine and in parts of Asia for centuries. Supposedly, it helps pull toxins out of the body, fostering healthy gums and breath, as well as easing sinus congestion and certain inflammatory conditions.” --Jenny from Nourished Kitchen
It is recommended as a hair conditioner, to cook with, to soothe a sunburn, to shave with, to treat diaper rash, and as nipple cream while breastfeeding (as long as it is 100-percent natural, it is safe).
On top of all its other virtues, coconut oil is also less expensive and more versatile than other oils. It is also more efficacious. (Jojoba oil, for example, is actually a wax and does not penetrate skin as well as coconut oil; argan oil can be pricey, though for acne it is considered the superior remedy.)
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