Coconut oil is natural therefore contains 90% saturated fat which is a very high amount of triglycerides beneficial to our health, hydration, antioxidant, re-establish; Being one of the most accessible fruits to acquire and with so many properties it is important to take into account the different types of coconut oil that exist in base to those that you wish to provide in your health.
Types of Coconut Oil
There are different ways in which we can consume coconut oil as they are: the extra virgin, pure refined (artisanal) and refined industrial or hydrogenated, which is deodorized and bleached according to the chemical refinement, while the rest are totally based on the fresh coconut.
This chemical refining has a name called Copra, therefore, it is not a coconut as such but is scientifically altered to intensify or cover other characteristics that are not recommended unless it is for a short time.
The ideal is extra virgin coconut oil keep in mind, when buying this product in a store that does not contain artificial ingredients that can cause dyes, perfumes, harmful to the skin or the organism.
Coconut oil does not make you fat!
This type of fat is processed immediately in the small intestine to promote ketosis "fat burning" responsible for raising the metabolism, increases the feeling of fullness. It is also the brain's favorite fuel that prevents neurodegenerative diseases.
A superfood!
Thanks to all the properties that help to kill fungi, infections, bacteria in our body BUT! That's not all! It is also beneficial for the patients with Alzheimer's, the reduction of abdominal fat; It is a powerful antibiotic and antifungal since it has 50% lauric acid responsible for the protective power of breast milk.
Cosmetic use
Not only can it be ingested! but also is a wonderful natural hydrator that protects your skin and hair by adding incredible amounts of vitamin E to prevent aging, acne, infections and premature skin antioxidant; Their proteins repair tissue and attribute to cell health in fact, it is recommended to use it as a night cream or facial / body oil by providing luminosity to your skin.
It is a perfect make-up remover and balm for your lips, restore the neutral pH of the skin, eliminate grease and excess sebum, it can also be used as a sunscreen since it blocks 20% UVA rays.
Regarding the use of hair, it has a revitalizing effect that protects and deeply hydrates it, for this we use extra virgin coconut oil has a very low molecular weight which makes it easily penetrates, prevents damage occasioned by: dyes, dried, ironed or other excessive changes to the hair, relieves dandruff.
It depends on your tastes clearly if it is for cosmetic use as mentioned above it should be applied to the scalp in small quantities and on the skin as a moisturizer, if you want to eat it you can eat raw or as a nutritious smoothie, in coffee or as cooking oil.
Accessible and with many benefits ! What else could we ask for? If more we think about using so many ultra-processed and expensive masks and creams, the coconut will be our inseparable friend ...
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