Saturday, September 26, 2009

Coconut oil- A very healthy fat


Not a lot of people know of coconut oil, but I admit is my favorite. It’s important that when you buy it that it is both organic and extra virgin to ensure its purity.

Coconut oil is a saturated oil. While many think this is bad for the body, it isn’t true since there are both good and bad saturated fats. This oil happens to be easily digestible and molds to any temperature, while melting at 76 degrees. Coconut oil is safe for baking and deep-frying and also hair masks for those who are beauty fanatics.

Lauric acid, which is the main ingredient of coconut oil, has the capacity of fighting bacteria and other serious viruses like HIV and herpes just to name a few. Mind you, lauric acid is the main component in breast milk

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