Coconuts, and particularly the oil contained within them, are one of the best sources of nutrients and essential healthy fats known to man. Scientifically speaking, coconuts have pretty much all the nutrients you need to survive. This is a real tribute to Mother Nature, as on remote islands around the world coconuts are the only thing one can eat. When finding yourself in this situation, feel consoled, but don’t sit under a coconut tree too long, one might fall on your head which wouldn’t be quite as healthy!
Interestingly, other oils lose their goodness when heated, but coconut oil does not, making it an ideal choice for frying. Coconut oil is packed full of vitamins, and fats that are good for you. The fat in coconut oil is known as a MCFA (a medium-chain fatty acid), which is easily absorbed into the body and stored ready to be used as energy. Perfect if you are stuck on a deserted island and need to build a boat to get away!
Another extremely beneficial quality is Lauric Acid, which destroys viruses and bacteria due to its anti-microbial qualities. Lauric acid is also a good source of energy and fat as it is known to increase good cholesterol in the body or to give the technical term: HDL – high density lipoprotein. Many people put coconut on their skin as it is one of the best ways absorb its fat into your body. This also protects and nourishes your skin and carries the wellbeing benefits all around your body once it enters your blood stream.
One of the most important vitamins coconuts contain is Vitamin E. This is an anti-aging vitamin which also keeps your skin supple and moisturised for the whole day. If you put coconut oil on your skin every day it will undoubtedly help keep your skin soft and smooth. For this reason, it is great as a massage oil too.
Whether you are stuck out on a desert island, or simply looking for an all-round beauty solution, it is fair to say that coconut oil is a highly effective complementary medicine sure to help your all-round wellness. When you go to purchase some from your local natural health store, ensure that it is 100% pure so that you can get the best benefits from it.