Nov

Super Foods and the Power of Coconut

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Coconut oil is one of three most valuable essential fatty acids that support the brain and other body functions.

It also creates instant energy because it goes straight to the liver and is not stored by the body, so it is used up.

I add it to my smoothies in the morning, my homemade salad dressing, and cook in it. You can also put it on your skin because of its moisture retention properties. Ever see a monkey that was not beautiful?

Here are some other pertinent facts:

In the liver, these medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) support the immune system and help to cleanse the body of pathogens, toxins, etc.

As the medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil travel throughout the body they are actually anti microbial compounds. For example, Lauric acid, which makes up about 50% of the coconut oil, becomes 2 mono-lauren. 2-mono-lauren dissolves the lipid envelope that protects most pathogenic bacteria and viruses. It also attacks pathogenic yeast and parasites

Coconut oil, because it is smaller than the standard storage unit, is burned for energy rather than stored.

This tends to increase the body’s metabolism.

People with under-active thyroid glands often discover their basal temperature becomes normal from coconut oil use.

Most people as they age, even though they are eating, do not feel they are getting energy from their food.

The reason for many people is insulin resistance. The good news is that if a person has coconut oil or coconut products in their diet, the fats will be used as energy and that energy is not dependent on the insulin system working.

Therefore, diabetics can get good energy into their cells without insulin and people who take naps, or think they need naps in the middle of the afternoon, have energy again.