Coconut Oil - A Natural Medicine and Super Food

Although coconut oil has been known since ancient times as a healthy ingredient of food (in tropical countries), it has gained worldwide importance due to the health benefits that it provides. Thus, this humble coconut oil which you and I use is now known as a Super Food as well!


Coconut oil is prepared from dried coconut fruit (copra) and it has been commonly used for head massage, this humble coconut oil has incredible health benefits when it is consumed as other vegetable oils while preparation of food.

Health benefits of Coconut Oil :

1. Coconut oil helps in improving the digestion and also it helps in curing of stomach infections.
2. Few research studies have shown that having two spoons of coconut oil daily will help in reducing the waistline.
3. Coconut oil is beneficial for health of your heart. 
4. Inclusion of coconut oil helps in better secretion of insulin. Hence it helps in diabetes care.
5. As coconut oil is rich in medium chain fatty acids, it helps in dissolving of gallstones and cholesterol.
6. Coconut oils comes fully loaded with phenols and antioxidants which help in preventing growth of tumor.
7. Coconut oil is rich in Vitamin E, it helps in moisturizing the skin.
8. Coconut oil is converted into ketones, which are actually energy suppliers to the brain.
9. Coconut oil contains lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, which helps in boosting the immunity.
10. When coconut oil is applied on your head, it acts as conditioner for your hair.

So, include coconut oil in your diet, and enjoy a plethora of benefits!