For years, coconut oil was considered to be bad news owing to its very high content of saturated fat – but in the recent years it has been shown that some saturated fats are in fact harmless; even healthy…especially the saturated fat found in coconut oil.

You see, coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids that are very different from the long chain fatty acids found in cheese or meat. They are metabolized differently and provide a quick burst of energy when it is converted into ketone bodies in the liver.

A study based on participants from the Pacific Islands show that of their total calorie intake, nearly 30 to 60% came from coconut oil. Now what is special about this? The Pacific Islanders have nearly non-existent rates of cardiovascular disease.

1. Wound healer: Applying coconut oil on wounds help it heal faster due to the anti-bacterial properties that the oil has.

2. A brighter smile: In a process called ‘oil pulling,’ coconut oil can be gargled regularly for whiter teeth and healthier gums. It may even replace toothpaste.

3. Reduce skin aging: the same antioxidants in the oil that helped heal wounds is also great for keeping the skin and hair supple and healthy, by promoting collagen production and reducing damage to fat tissues.

4. Improve brain function: It’s a good idea to use coconut oil more often in your meals because this amazing oil consists of medium chain fatty acids, which are the next best thing to glucose as an energy source. Some studies have indicated that coconut oil can even help reverse Alzheimer’s disease.

5. Prevents acid reflux: Acid reflux is often attributed to too many bacteria in the stomach. With its anti-bacterial properties, coconut oil lines the throat and esophagus and keeps acid reflux under check.

6. Lose weight: Coconut oil is rich in ketone bodies that speed up metabolic rate and reduce appetite. The fatty acids in this oil are more water soluble than most other oils, and therefore easy to digest and metabolize. Also, the fatty acids in coconut oil make you feel full quicker, thus reducing appetite and preventing binge eating.

7. Better immunity: Coconut oil not only has anti-bacterial but also anti-viral properties making it an elixir for the immune system and fighting against a host of diseases.

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