Last year I heard about coconut oil for the first time when I witnessed my neighbor spreading it on her toast, saying something like, "I love this stuff...I even eat it by the spoonful!" Ugh, isn't that like eating a spoonful of shortening or butter? NOT EVEN.
With further research, I found out that coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils (when correctly processed) on the earth.
Soon after, I heard it doesn't go rancid for YEARS! My interest was piqued. I now have been using it for a year, and, although I only recently tried eating a spoonful, I have become a huge fan.
Here is why in some official lingo:
IT'S HEALTHIER FOR YOUR BODY INSIDE AND OUT
- a healthy saturated fat with lauric acid which supports the immune system
- rich in MCT (medium chain fatty acids) other saturated fats contain long-chain fatty acids which are bad for your health
- NO CHOLESTEROL, trans or hydrogenated fats
- easy to digest for quick energy
- helps metabolic function
- has anti-bacterial, antifungal properties
- great for your SKIN and HAIR
IT STORES WELL
- coconut oil is very stable, does not have to be refrigerated and stores for up to 5 years without going rancid (even if it's been opened!)
IT IS GOOD FOR COOKING
- coconut oil doesn't burn, like butter, in a pan that has overheated
- it gives a slight coconut flavor to foods which can really enhance many recipes
- like it says above...it's just more healthy to cook with
The word is getting out! Coconut oil is awesome...try some and you won't regret it.
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