In the modern days of trans- and saturated-fats & cardiovascular disease, Coconut Oil has gotten more popular than ever for both edible and topical uses. Here's some ways you can benefit from a little coco love:
Topically applying coco-oil improves skin & hair strength and also has anti-microbial properties that can kill bacteria.
Eating only 1 tablespooon a day can improve your body's metabolism and help you lose weight.
The fats in coconut oil can help boost "good" HDL cholesterol in your body, and convert "bad" LDL cholesterol into healthier forms.
Medium-chain triglycerides in coconut oil can prevent Alzheimer's disease later in life.