The Wonders of Coconut Oil

Pure Unrefined Organic Virgin Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil has SO many benefits!
It:

• Boosts immunity 
• Is anti-fungal and anti-viral 
• It is a brain and heart-healthy fat
• Can reduce symptoms associated with eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis
• Can be used as a skin moisturiser, mouth wash (Ayurvedic oil pulling), hair treatment, cuticle softener, intimate area moisturiser, and personal lubricant (probably not safe to use with condoms though, definitely not latex condoms)
•  Anti-bacterial; can kill the bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease, cavities, pneumonia, gonorrhoea and other diseases​
• Can kill fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, thrush, ringworm, nappy rash, athletes foot and other fungal infections
• Can expel or kill  parasites
• Is anti-microbial
• Can reduce inflammation
• Protects the body from free radicals that promote ageing and disease
• Reduces sugar cravings and helps you to feel full

• Also reduces hunger, when combined with a healthful real food diet
• Speeds up metabolism
• The medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil are converted to ketones in the body. There is also evidence that ketones can aid in reduction of medication-resistant seizures in kids with epilepsy
• Helps to stave off infections
• In combination with a healthful diet can improve blood cholesterol levels and lower your risk of various chronic diseases
• Boosts brain function
• Can be used as a makeup remover, will even remove waterproof eye makeup and mascara
• Can be used as a natural deodorant
• Can be used as a toothpaste and natural teeth whitener (oil pulling)
• Safest oil to use in cooking at high heat, high smoke point
• It may even improve functioning and prevent fast progression of Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease
• In Traditional Medicine, has been used to treat a myriad of symptoms and diseases for thousands of years

​There are so many benefits!

The generally agreed upon daily intake amount is 1-2 Tablespoons per day
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Although some take up to 9 Tbsp/day.(see Dr Mary Newport interview below)

I like mine in smoothies during summer and hot chocolate drinks in cooler months, it is also great to cook with. 

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• How to Start a Complete Diet Overhaul
• Easy Swaps to Get You Eating Better
• Inflammation:What It Is. Why It Matters.
• How to Decrease Inflammation Through Diet
• Yes to Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
• Why Butter Never Margarine

References:
Be More Magazine Coconut Oil
Authority Nutrition 10 Proven Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
Dr Mary Newport interviewed by Dave Asprey (Bulletproof Executive)
Dr David Perlmutter author of Grain Brain and Brain Maker, Coconut Oil-YES a healthy choice
Dr Bruce Fife's Coconut Oil Research Centre
Epilepsy and Medium Chain Triglyceride Ketogenic Therapy, Journal article
Nature and Health Magazine Oil Pulling