{"id":3144,"date":"2014-05-05T16:59:54","date_gmt":"2014-05-05T14:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=3144"},"modified":"2014-05-05T16:59:54","modified_gmt":"2014-05-05T14:59:54","slug":"ten-reasons-coconut-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/ten-reasons-coconut-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Ten Reasons to Cook with Coconut Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time to ditch those chemical-laden hydrogenated cooking oils, and reach for the healthier alternative everyone\u2019s talking about \u2013 coconut oil has really taken the world by storm, thanks to its amazing multi-faceted health and wellbeing benefits. It\u2019s no wonder organic coconut oil<\/a> is one of our all-time best-sellers, and in case you still need convincing, we\u2019ve put together a list of the 10 best reasons to cook with this multi-tasking culinary wonder!<\/p>\n

Please Note:<\/strong> <\/em>For maximum health benefits, be sure to use extra virgin, organic coconut oil<\/a> that has not undergone extensive processing, and is free of additives and preservatives.<\/p>\n

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High Smoke Point<\/h3>\n

Ordinary hydrogenated vegetable oils break down at high temperatures, releasing unhealthy trans-fats and free radicals. Virgin coconut oil on the other hand, has a much higher smoke point (180\u00b0C) than any other natural oil; that means it won\u2019t break down and oxidise when you use it to bake or fry your meals.<\/p>\n

Source of Healthy Fats<\/h3>\n

Coconut oil has a unique fatty acid profile, and is packed with lauric acid; an essential fatty acid found naturally in breast milk. As well as being the world\u2019s richest plant-based source of lauric acid, coconut oil is also full of health-giving medium chain EFAs.<\/p>\n

Immune Booster<\/h3>\n

By eating coconut oil regularly, you\u2019ll strengthen your immune system and improve your body\u2019s ability to ward off diseases.<\/p>\n

Healing & Infections<\/h3>\n

Coconut oil is antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal due to its high lauric acid content.<\/p>\n

Heart Health<\/h3>\n

Coconut oil helps to lower blood pressure levels, promoting a healthy cardiovascular system; it\u2019s also cholesterol-neutral, helping to keep the body\u2019s cholesterol levels in check and protect the health of your heart.<\/p>\n

The Slimmer\u2019s Choice<\/h3>\n

The medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil help to boost your metabolism, and increase your daily energy expenditure (by up to 5%). This allows your body to burn calories more efficiently.<\/p>\n

Digestive Health<\/h3>\n

Coconut oil is easy to digest, and also promotes healthy thyroid and endocrine system function. This keeps the digestive system healthy, and helps to combat weight gain.<\/p>\n

Blood Sugar<\/h3>\n

Coconut oil is suitable for diabetics, helping to control blood sugar levels and improve the secretion of insulin.<\/p>\n

Mineral Absorption<\/h3>\n

Coconut oil improves the body\u2019s ability to absorb minerals like calcium and magnesium, helping to keep the bones and teeth, tissues and organs strong and healthy.<\/p>\n

More than Just a Cooking Oil<\/h3>\n

Coconut oil<\/a> has also become famous for its uses as an all-natural beauty product; it can be used as a hydrating hair masque, skin moisturiser, cuticle cream, make-up remover, and even a shaving cream!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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