Get Nuts with COCONUT : Nutritional and health benefits

Medicinal fuel for your body: In recent years, the popularity of coconut and particularly coconut oil has soared because of touted health benefits.

Different ways to use

• It is used as a food ingredient

• Coconut oil has been extensively used for external application.

• Internal consumption of coconut oil has increased in few decades due to its various health benefits.

Health Benefits:

1. It has cooling property (Helps decrease Pitta & Vata, supports Kapha ; Its sweet in taste)

2. Improves the quality of hair and skin. Promotes hair growth

3. It helps with food digestion by aid the body take in fat-soluble components like vitamins and magnesium.

4. Provides nourishment to undernourished tissues.

5. Coconut Oil is a rich source of Lauric Acid, a fatty-acid which is which is claimed to help with various Viruses and Bacteria causing diseases like Herpes, Influenza, etc.

6. It also eliminates toxic bacteria and candida, which fights poor digestion and stomach inflammation

7. The fatty acids in coconut oil can encourage your body to burn fat, and they provide quick energy to your body and brain. They also raise HDL (good) cholesterol in your blood, which may help reduce heart disease risk .

8. Caprylic Acid found in coconut oil is a medium chain fatty acid, used in the treatment of seizures, Epilepsy, gastritis, various kidney diseases.

9. Using coconut oil as a mouthwash may prevent mouth infections, but more evidence is needed.

Oil pulling with coconut Oil

• It is extensively used for many years using Coconut oil for strengthening teeth, gums and for dryness of the throat.

• Its antimicrobial and anti-bacterial properties help remove the superficial worn out squamous cells and improves oral hygiene

• Helps with Gingivitis. It is one of the most commonly found oral disease.

• Removes unpleasant breath odour

• Helps with Dental Caries and can be effectively prevented and controlled by good plaque control methods.

Coconut Oil for Hair& Skin

• Many people use it for cosmetic purposes to improve the health and appearance of their skin and hair.

• Coconut oil can improve the moisture content of dry skin and reduce the symptoms of Eczema.

• Coconut oil can also protect against hair damage. One study shows that it may work as a weak sunscreen, blocking about 20% of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.

• Using a small amount, gently massage directly into skin.

• For dry or frizzy hair, apply a small amount to the hair shaft and leave in for desired time (30-45minutes), and then wash out.

Internal Consumption:

• Maximum consumption ranges from 1-2 teaspoons of coconut /day

Cook with coconut oil

• Coconut oil has a high smoke point and longer shelf life than some other fats. As it is solid at room temperature, it can be used in baking recipes, for frying, for greasing baking pans and as a replacement for butter or vegetable oil in recipes.

Different ways of adding coconut oil in your daily meals

1. Make Coconut Oil Chocolate

2. Bake with Coconut Oil

3. Add To your Oatmeal