The benefits of our organic extra virgin coconut oil

Nutritional benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconuts have been a staple food for many cultures for thousands of years, providing them with essential dietary fats, tasty flesh, water, milk, and of course oil.

Their secret lies in their medium-chain triglyceride fatty acids (MCT fats), which is different from most oils that contain long-chain triglycerides. MCT fats are more easily absorbed and metabolised by the human body into an available source of energy.

Most of these MCT fats come in the form of Lauric Acid, which helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K.

Considered one of the “good” fats, MCT fats can help promote weight loss by burning calories, which is why coconut oil is used widely by bodybuilders and endurance athletes.

Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil helps to improve digestion and absorption of nutrients, helping to relieve symptoms of inflammatory diseases such as Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, and gastric ulcers. It also has antioxidant effects to help support pancreatic, kidney, liver, and thyroid function.

Other health benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil doesn’t just help you on the inside, but on the outside too!

The high lauric acid content is the reason it is so sought-after in the cosmetics industry. It’s the main ingredient in many hand and face creams, lotions, and soaps.

Because of its low molecular weight and straight linear chain, the protein can get inside the hair shaft, reducing protein loss for both damaged and undamaged hair.

Coconut oil also has incredible anti-microbial properties, due to its concentration of monolaurin. Studies suggest it can kill the causes of fungal infections such as ringworm, thrush, or athlete’s foot, even killing the bacteria that cause such diseases as pneumonia, meningitis, and food poisoning.

Cooking uses of Coconut Oil

Of course, as great as all these health benefits are, they wouldn’t be much use if coconut oil tasted horrible!

Fortunately, the sweet taste and alluring smell of coconut oil add life to any recipe, transforming average dishes into something special.

Used as a substitute for butter in many recipes, it has a high smoking point, and like butter, coconut oil is solid at room temperature, meaning it can be used for baking, frying, and to oil saucepans.

When melted, Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil gives off a beautiful, sensual aroma, one of the reasons it’s so attractive to cook with.