Coconut Oil - Health Benefits and How to Make it

Costa Rica has no shortage of coconuts. Coconut palms can be found growing in all of the coastal regions.

One of the most nutrient rich and healthy oils you can eat is coconut oil, due to presence of lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, which offer beneficial properties such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial,etc.

Some health benefits:

• Coconut water (Pipa) is full of nutrients and is a great way to rehydrate. (this is the liquid in the center of a freshly opened ripe coconut). Just make a hole and drink up!
  
• Coconut oil contains fewer calories than other oils. Its fat content is easily converted into energy and it does not lead to the accumulation of fat in the heart and arteries.
• Coconut oil helps in boosting energy and endurance, and enhances the performance of athletes. 
• Coconut oil is one of the best natural remidies for hair. It promotes healthy growth of hair.
• Coconut oil is a safe solution for preventing dryness and flaking of skin when used topically. It also delays wrinkles, and sagging of skin.
• Coconut oil helps in preventing premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties.
• Coconut oil is very useful in reducing weight. It contains short and medium-chain fatty acids that help to take-off excessive weight. It is also easy to digest and it helps in healthy functioning of the thyroid and enzymes systems. Further, it increases the body metabolism by reducing stress on the pancrease.
• Coconut oil is also good for the immune system. It strengthens the immune system.
  
• And much, MUCH more!
  

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