When we think of coconut oil the first thing that comes to our mind is food. It is an important ingredient in cooking. But there are other uses of coconut oil that a lot of us are unaware of so, we thought about throwing some light about various uses of coconut oil. Let’s Understand Coconut oil benefits.

 

 

 

Coconut Oil Nutritional Facts

 

 

Here is how coconut oil is broken down, nutritionally (based on one tablespoon of coconut oil.)

 

• 120 calories.
• 0 grams of protein
• 14 grams of fat (12 = saturated fat; 1 = monounsaturated fat; and 0.5 grams of polyunsaturated fats.)
• 0 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol

 

 

Coconut oil- More than just a delicious food ingredient:

 

 

Fresh breath:

 

 

 

 

Coconut oil is said to have powerful anti-bacterial and antifungal properties. It can remove bad bacteria from our mouth and reduce plaque and inflammation of the gums. It fights gingivitis. Swishing with coconut oil or oil pulling for 10 minutes reduces bacteria in the mouth. It also acts as an antiseptic mouthwash. Put a tablespoon of oil in your mouth, swish it around for 15-20 minutes then spit it out and brush your teeth.

 

 

Cleans your face:

 

 

 

 

Coconut oil cleans your face. Let a little of coconut oil melt between your hands, apply it on your face and massage for a minute using circular strokes. Then take a piece of clean cloth that is rinsed in warm water and apply it to your face for 30 seconds. Wipe all the oil with the cloth.

 

First, try it on a small part of your face for a few minutes to ensure you are not allergic.

 

 

 

Makeup remover:

 

 

 

 

Yes, it’s a bit surprising but it’s true. Even if you use waterproof makeup coconut oil acts as a makeup remover. Apply oil directly to your skin and use a cotton pad, let it sit for several seconds. You can see your make up melting away. Just avoid it getting into your eyes.

 

 

Moisturizer:

 

 

It is a great body and face moisturizer. You can use it like any lotion. It’s best when used on damp skin after bath. Since it has fatty acids, coconut oil is a good moisturizer. It is even safer to use on the face and body for all skin types. Your skin will absorb it quickly, give a glow and dewy effect. You can also use it as a lip balm. But coconut is comedogenic, so it’s not good for acne-prone skin.

 

 

 

Polish:

 

 

 

 

It is a wonderful oil to polish wood furniture and removes eye make-up. It also improves damaged cuticles as well.

 

 

 

Good for your hair:

 

 

 

 

 

You can use a bit of coconut oil over your hair to tame flyways in humid weather. You just have to rub it between your hands to heat it up a bit before delicately smoothing it over strands. It helps to lock in moisture and shine your hair. Coconut oil also nourishes your hair.

 

 

 

Fights Skin irritation:

 

 

 

 

 

Since it is anti-bacterial and a good moisturizer, studies have been conducted and proved that coconut oil is helpful for skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis

 

 

First things first, we’d like to clear the air on the whole health-halo thing. Coconut oil has plenty of potential health benefits (keep reading!), but it’s important to keep in mind that coconut oil has an extremely high saturated fat content—about 87 percent of its fat content is saturated. If you don’t believe me, just think about the fact that it’s solid at room temperature. Sorry to burst your bubble.

 

 

 

A Boost in Good Cholesterol:

 

 

Coconut oil is said to modestly hike one’s level of good cholesterol.

 

Good for Blood Sugar and Diabetes:

 

Coconut oil can aid in lowering obesity levels in the body and also battles insulin resistance – issues that often lead to type two diabetes.

 

Helps Stop Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure
Since coconut oil is so high in saturated fats, that helps boost HDL (or “good”) cholesterol to ward off heart disease and lowering high triglycerides. Additionally, coconut oil also performs a rather remarkable and heart-healthy feat – it helps turn bad cholesterol into good cholesterol.

 

Aids in Liver Health:

 

Coconut oil also guards against any damage to the liver and also aids in curing urinary tract infections.

 

 

Boosts Energy:

 

Unrefined coconut oil also hikes energy and endurance, primarily by its MCFA’s shooting directly into the liver, which enables it to be converted into energy.

 

 

Aids with Digestion:

 

 

Another benefit of coconut oil – it helps with food digestion by aid the body take in fat-soluble components like vitamins and magnesium. It also eliminates toxic bacteria and candida, which fights poor digestion and stomach inflammation. That helps prevent stomach ulcers.

 

Visit the Navmi website www.navmi.co.in to buy coconut oil as the focus of Navmi has always been to reach out to customers with natural and organic foods of the best quality. All its products like coconut oil, flaxseed oil, ghee, A2 milk, different types of natural honey, jaggery, turmeric, etc are all chemical-free. We believe that unprocessed foods contain higher amounts of antioxidants, it reduces the risk of heart disease, cancers, and other health issues.

 

Visit our site (Nirlesh Foods Private Limited or Navmi) www.navmi.co.in to know more about nutritionally pure and unprocessed food. Make a conscious and healthy choice of foods.

 

 

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