Coconut oil is one of those products that have become a real buzz during the last decade, but it is actually no surprise at all: coconut oil has thousands of health benefits you probably didn’t even know of. Many fitness gurus already swear by it, and you might want to give it a try after reading this article.
Coconut oil in the kitchen
It’s true that this oil is composed of 90% fatty acids, however, this does not mean you should immediately throw it in the bin. In fact, you should actually include it in your diet. Fatty acids found in coconut oil are not harmful saturated acids. On the contrary, coconut oil fats contain medium chain triglycerides, which is highly beneficial for your health.
A must in your recipes
You can (and should) add coconut oil to your regular recipes. For example, it’s great to add flavour to your oats, and it’s also an amazing replacement for the sugar you put in you coffee; you can even make coconut butter! There are a thousand recipes that include coconut oil you might want to try out.
The best pan greaser
Another great use for it is using it as vegetable oil to grease up your pans: you’ll prevent food from sticking to your kitchenware. Plus, coconut oil will keep them from deteriorating as fast. The best part of it is that coconut oil is actually healthier than other oils to cook with. It’s all benefits.
Coconut oil as a superfood
This oil has amazing medicinal properties, at it is both antibiotic and antifungal. In other words, coconut oil can kill fungi, infections and bacteria found in our bodies. It’s thanks to these amazing properties we are able to use it for almost anything.
Miraculous for your body
This type of oil is amazing for taking care of your body.It is not made specifically for just one part. On the contrary, you can use this oil for practically everything: it’s a potent protecting and hydrating agent.
It can prevent hair dryness by using it as a serum, and it can hydrate you skin very well: both your face and body. It’s a great corporal lotion substitute. It also fights well against striae.
An essential on your night stand
It’s also worth noting that coconut oil can be used as a natural lubricant, given it’s organic and it both tastes and smells amazing. However, it’s not recommended to use together with preservatives, as it can cause latex to weaken and eventually break.
It protects you from the sun
Another very useful aspect of coconut oil is, as dermatologist Cristina García explains, it blocks 20% of UV rays, without blocking UVB rays, which are vital for vitamin D synthesis. However, this still doesn’t mean you should spend hours upon hours underneath the sun. You will still get a sunburn if you spend too much time outside with no protection.
These are the most obvious uses coconut oil has, however, it is very versatile and can have over 300 uses: from acting as a deodorant to being a mosquito repellent. See it for yourself! You won’t be disappointed.
Photos: Pixabay and Unsplash