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Hippocrates Coconut Oil Is The Finest Pure Food - Grade Coconut OilWhy should you be using coconut oil versus any other type of oil? Because coconut oil can:
In short, after unjustly getting lumped in the "no-fat" craze of past decades, coconut oil is now starting to get the respect it deserves as not only the healthiest oil you can consume, even superior to olive oil (which contains trans-fat), but as one of the most nutritious of all foods. Coconut oil's benefits are finally reaching the mainstream. For example, the May 20, 2003 edition of Women's World, a very popular and wide-reaching magazine, called coconut oil a "miracle food" and particularly touted its ability to help the body burn unwanted fat. You should be absolutely certain, however, of the quality and effectiveness of the coconut oil brand you choose. There is a wide variance in terms of the types of coconuts and the manufacturing processes used. These have a major impact on the quality and effectiveness of your coconut oil. What Makes Hippocrates Coconut Oil Superior To Other Brands?Hippocrates pure virgin coconut oil meets all of the requirements in the chart below. Meeting such high standards is no small feat, but you should not settle for anything less if you want to experience all of the health benefits of coconut oil without exposing yourself to unnecessary health risks. The superiority of Hippocrates virgin coconut oil does not stop there, though. The fresh coconuts used to make the oil (not "copra" or dried coconuts like most oils) come from rural Fiji, and are untainted by urban pollution. A Delicious Way To Prevent Disease, Lose Weight, And Increase EnergyDuring the "no-fat" craze of the past decades, all saturated fats were deemed bad, as something to be avoided. Knowledge was already in place to the contrary, but as often happens, perceptions - pushed by industries such as corn oil companies who profited immensely from doing so - overshadowed science. And coconut oil, far more nutritious and beneficial than corn, peanut, soy, safflower and other oils, nonetheless got tossed into the "no saturated fat" overgeneralizations and lunacy. What you didn't hear is that some saturated fats A) are necessary to human health; B) are not the primary perpetrator of weight gain (grains and refined sugars are), and C) come in three classes, of which the medium-chain can actually help you lose weight and increase metabolism. Coconut oil's saturated fat is of the medium-chain fatty acid variety. These MCFAs are digested more easily and utilized differently by the body than other fats. In short, whereas other fats are stored in the body's cells, the MCFAs in coconut oil are sent directly to the liver where they are immediately converted into energy. So when you eat coconut oil, the body uses it immediately to make energy rather than store it as body fat. Because this quick and easy absorption puts less strain on the pancreas, liver and digestive system, coconut oil stimulates the metabolic system and is excellent for those with thyroid problems. Since coconut oil will actually speed up metabolism, your body will burn more calories in a day. This will contribute to weight loss, and you'll have more energy. Meanwhile, studies have shown the opposite for unsaturated fats: they cause hypothyroidism and lower metabolic rate. Perhaps even more important, virgin coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, a proven antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal agent that is beneficial in attacking viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens, and building the body's immune system. The lauric acid in coconut oil is used by the body to make the same disease-fighting fatty acid derivative monolaurin that babies make from the lauric acid they get from mother's milk. Finally, coconut oil contains no dangerous trans-fats, which are found in vegetable oils (including olive oil), margarine, shortening and more. Trans-fats can lead to clogged arteries, heart disease, and diabetes, and should be avoided. The Many Uses of Coconut Oil - Cooking And Eating, Skincare, Massage and MoreUses for Hippocrates virgin coconut oil with both a pleasant scent and taste include:
For skincare, using coconut oil as you would any lotion is ideal. It prevents destructive free-radical formation. It can help to keep the skin from developing liver spots and other blemishes caused by aging and overexposure to sunlight. It helps to prevent sagging and wrinkling by keeping connective tissues strong and supple. The oil is absorbed into the skin and into the cell structure of the connective tissues, limiting the damage excessive sun exposure can cause. Coconut oil will not only bring temporary relief to the skin, but it will aid in healing and repairing. It will have lasting benefits, unlike most lotions. It can help bring back a youthful appearance. Coconut oil can aid in removing the outer layer of dead skin cells, making the skin smoother. The skin becomes more evenly textured with a healthy "shine". And coconut oil will penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and strengthen the underlying tissues. To obtain all of coconut oil's health and weight loss benefits, 30 mls per day is recommended for adults. Hippocrates coconut oil does not have to be refrigerated, and has a shelf life of at least two years - the longest of any oil. Storing it out of sunlight is recommended. You may order by credit card. For price details: |
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