The Many Benefits of Coconut Oil and Coconut Butter

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The Many Benefits of Coconut Oil and Coconut Butter

Thursday, July 03, 2008 by: Sheryl Walters

http://www.naturalnews.com/023563.html

(NaturalNews) Research indicates, animal fats have long chain saturated fat,

while coconut oil contains healthy, healing, medium chain triglycerides (MCTs).

This saturated fat is considered a rare and important building block of every

cell in the human body, and can actually reduce cholesterol and heart disease.

This incredible food boosts immunity, kills bacteria and viruses, protects

against cancer and other degenerative diseases, and prevents osteoporosis by

promoting calcium absorption. It also slows down ageing and is good for skin

radiance.

Weight Loss from Coconut Oil/Butter

American farmers attempted to plump up their cattle by feeding them coconut oil.

Instead of gaining weight, their cows lost weight!

This is because:

1. The long-chain fats nearly always go to fat storage, while the MCFAs (medium

chain fatty acids) are burned for energy... which is why you feel great after

eating this coconut super food.

2. Coconut oil helps to stimulate the metabolism, so you burn more calories each

day, which helps with weight loss and energy levels.

Coconut Oil/Butter is Packed with Lauric Acid

Coconut oil, like human breast milk, is rich in lauric acid, which boosts

immunity and destroys harmful bacteria and viruses. In fact, coconut oil is one

of the closest foods on the planet to breast milk.

Scientists in the Philippines researched the effects of coconut oil and lauric

acid on patients with the HIV virus that causes Aids. The results were amazing.

Most of the Aids patients showed a dramatic drop in the HIV virus count, in some

cases to " undetectable " levels. While there needs to be a lot more research,

there is certainly evidence to suggest that people with this virus would benefit

from having a diet rich in coconut.

Lipid researcher Dr. Jon Kabara says " Never before in the history of man is it

so important to emphasize the value of Lauric Oils. "

Coconut Oil/Butter Kills Candida (Yeast Infections)

Coconut oil has been shown to kill the Candida Albicans yeast, which is caused

by antibiotics, birth control pills, and modern living. It has caused a whole

generation to be tired, foggy headed, unable to optimally digest food, and

suffer from a range of other illnesses.

Yet many sufferers have claimed that their health has dramatically improved when

using coconut products. This could be due to the fact that coconuts are a dense

source of caprylic acid, which has anti-fungal properties. It could also be due

to the fact that these people replaced regular milk (which is generally toxic

and bad for candida sufferers) with the milk from coconuts.

Healthy Skin

Coconut Oil/Butter has youth enhancing, glow encouraging properties for the

skin. It is highly moisturizing and promotes skin elasticity.

About the author

Sheryl is a kinesiologist, nutritionist and holistic practitioner.

Her website www.younglivingguide.com provides the latest research on preventing

disease, looking naturally gorgeous, and feeling emotionally and physically

fabulous.

And her latest website www.raiselibido.com offers a vast quantity of information

on how increase sex drive and enjoy a vibrant sex life.