Showing posts with label benefits of coconut oil in your diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label benefits of coconut oil in your diet. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

How would u use Virgin coconut oil?




*PRETTY WO


for hair growth


Answer
You get more benefits having fresh coconut milk and btw they are all VIRGIN, than applying them on your hair.

You read them online, were they trying to sell you products? Are they bloggers, posting links to their products, too?

Beauty products don't make hair grow. Eating is for growing, how does hair products GROW HAIR, lashes, and make them thicker?

You really are what you eat. If you're eating all the healthy foods from Mother Nature - not made by man or woman or supplements from GNC, your hair, nails, teeth, and the rest of your body will benefit too. You get all your vitamins & minerals from your diet.

There are more hair oil on the shelf now, than 30-40 years ago, and it's because it is a billion dollar business! There are more hair loss now, too, than 30-40 years ago!

There are many hair oil brand out there, man-made oil, none is better than the other. It can very well even harm your hair, even causes hair loss, since you don't know exactly what kind of oil they say it is. In the lab, they add other ingredients that can prevent from spoiling.

It does NOT make hair grow, it does not make hair thicker, it does help keep the hair moisturized, until you wash them again, that's about all it does, they're not glue to fix split ends, prevent, or reverse the damaged hair. Anything else they say on the label, it is to attract your attention. It is a billion dollar business and they do not give money back guarantee for damaged hair or hair loss due to 'abuse'.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra is ready to go on record saying that most manufacturers in the Rs 3,000-crore Indian cosmetics industry are rampantly misleading consumers with tall claims. This affliction goes beyond hair oils. FDA has found that from face creams to soaps and other items of personal care, cosmetics companies are taking the general public for a ride. The industry, of course, sees the whole issue differently.

If you've straightened your hair in the past, it may grow slowly or none at all.
Google: "Foods for Healthy Hair" - Your hair may be the fastest-growing tissue in the body but, unlike the skin, it cannot repair itself. That is why getting the right balance of vitamins and proteins is imperative. Don't expect to look like you've stepped out of a hair commercial the day after you've changed your diet. It is likely to take at least three months before you actually see tangible results.

Growing healthy hair doesn't come from a bottle or pills and hair products do not speed hair growth. Any hair oil, is another form to keep hair moisturized, nothing more. If you're in HS, your hair & nails should be growing normally, and as healthily as possible, since you're eating healthy foods. But when hair isn't growing as fast, it's because they've been tampered with: chemicals, hair straightening, etc. .

Does Palm Oil have the same nutritional benefits as coconut oil?




Anonymous





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The two oils are different from each other, but they have a similarity in that they both have saturated fatty acids that make up around half of their fatty acid content. The palm oil, when refined by pressing, will show a red color. This comes from the beta-carotene and lycopene and if it is not heated much, will carry these healthy molecules into the food and our diets. In some developing countries this source of beta-carotene can supply molecules for the body to make Vitamin A which is needed to avoid blindness in children.
Palmitic acid is the most common fatty acid in palm oil. It has 16 carbon atoms. Lauric acid is the most common in coconut oil, with 12 carbon atoms. Both are saturated, meaning that they have all the hydrogen atoms attached that are possible. This provides a ready source of energy production in the body because when these bonds are broken, the energy released can be stored in the body. These bonds are similar to those found in sugars. So the fatty acid metabolizes in a similar way.
Saturated fatty acids seem to have a stiffer structure. Longer chain saturated fatty acids are found in meats. Studies have shown that eating larger amounts of these fatty acids of the longer type are likely to increase the amount of LDL cholesterol in our western diets. So they are not recommended.
These studies were not done with coconut oil or palm oil, so the conclusion that their shorter chain fatty acids are just as dangerous is not well supported.
Both palm oil and coconut oil can be beneficial to your diet. Personally I find that the coconut oil is great for cooking. We used the palm oil more for salads. It can stain clothes from the red molecules contained.
Palm kernel oil is a third oil used. It has a similar amount of lauric acid, so it more closely resembles the coconut oil in use.
Dog studies indicate the two thirds of the heart's energy come from fatty acids. So we need to consume them in order to provide energy for our hearts.




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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

What are the beneffits of Coconut oil?




karolina


I read somewhere that it is very good for you & might also make you lose weight. Was wondering if anyone knew any benefits from use of coconut oil?


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Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is different from other oils commonly used in America. Most American oils are made from seeds like soybeans, canola (rapeseeds), almonds, sesame seeds, safflower seeds, sunflower seeds, etc. These seed oils are predominately made of triglycerides containing long chain fatty acids. To be digested, these long chain fatty acids need to be emulsified by bile salts. Bile salts are produced by the liver, stored in the gall bladder and dumped into the small intestine as needed. They are the emulsifying agents that draw the fats into the aqueous food solutions of the intestinal tract where lipase, a digestive enzyme, can work on them. Next, the long chain fatty acids are broken down into carbon chains made of 14 carbon atoms. This is the standard “energy storage unit” for the body. We call it body fat. All excess carbohydrates in the diet are also converted into these 14 carbon chain triglycerides. They are bound to HDL and LDL carriers in the bloodstream and then transported into storage.

Since coconut oil contains mostly 8,10,and 12 carbon chain triglycerides (medium chain triglycerides), instead of being digested and traveling in the blood stream as explained above, these medium chain fatty acids are absorbed into the portal vein and transported directly into the liver without requiring lipase or bile salts for digestion. In the liver, these medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) support the immune system and help to cleanse the body of pathogens, toxins, etc. These supportive actions continue as the MCTs travel through the lymphatic system to the rest of the body.

Since the medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil do not travel in the blood stream they have never been shown to contribute to heart disease, provided the oil has not been hydrogenated. People without gall bladders or who cannot digest food well, especially people who cannot digest fats (such as people with cystic fibrosis) can and will thrive on coconut oil. Doctors doing research have known for a long time that the elderly, invalids and the very young thrive on formulas that contain coconut oil. Products like baby formula and Ensure use to be made with coconut oil. Sadly, even these items have fallen victim to the propaganda we have received over the last 50 years.

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 48-57% of coconut oil, becomes 2 mono-lauren in the gut. 2-mono-lauren dissolves the lipid envelope that protects most pathogenic bacteria and viruses. It also attacks pathogenic yeast and parasites. Lauric acid contained in a human mother's breast milk is one of the major reasons nursing infants have a high resistance to getting sick. Lauric acid in the diet will have the same effect, regardless of age. Its anti microbial properties have been helping people for thousands of years.

Coconut oil, because it is smaller than the standard storage unit, is burned for energy rather than stored. This tends to increase the bodies metabolism. People with under-active thyroid glands often discover their basal temperature becomes normal from coconut oil use, especially when combined with a health diet and life-style.. Elderly Americans and many others with low energy often notice they have energy again and a sense of well-being they did not realize they had lost. And, unlike other energy the cell receives, medium chain fatty acids do not require insulin. Most people in the U.S. have some degree of insulin resistance. Many 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 and people who take naps, or think they need naps in the middle of the afternoon, have energy again. Low Carb dieters, as well, can eat their low carbohydrate meals, but have the energy they would otherwise have received from carbohydrates.

Lastly, on the skin, the medium chain fatty acids in the coconut oil are identical to the medium chain fatty acids found in sebum. Normal flora that lives on our skin and keeps it healthy will actually live on the glycerol unit of the triglycerides, creating free fatty acids identical to those found in sebum. This allows the skin to have a slightly acidic pH ideal for keeping pathogens away and keeping the skin healthy. For people with dandruff or red spots on their scalp, you just douse the scalp with coconut oil and leave it for about 20 minutes. Then shampoo. You will need to shampoo at least twice. This works better than tea tree oil shampoo from the health food store or anything else you have probably tried. If you have red spots on your skin try it there as well. If you need a little more oomph, add a drop or two of lemon or lavender essential oil to the coconut oil. Many people get out of the shower and reach for their little pot of coconut oil. They just dab it on and spread it all over, very lightly. A number of customers have discovered that if they do this they eventually do not have to use deodorant.
The highest quality coconut oil, in our opinion is oil that is raw, with a very low moisture content, a low free fatty acid content, and therefore a long shelf-life. The oil is best when packaged in glass as coconut oil can dissolve and absorb plasticizers. Below are companies who carry a coconut oil that fits this criteria:

Wilderness Family Naturals
A brand called Fresh Shores that is very good on Dr. Mercola's website
Jigsaw Health
Radiant Life Catalog
Power Hour

coconut oil benefits?




Halle S


hey guys if you have used coconut oil can you tell me something about the below things? thanks so much??

~Hair &skin
~tanning
~weight loss
~firming skin

thank you SO much!!! also, can you tell me how to take the oil (not the capsules) if you cook with it (instead of using oil/butter), does it effect the taste of what you are cooking with?

thank you guys!!!!



Answer
Coconut oil doesn't add much of a taste to food, but adds a dreamy, sweet smell. It's great for tropical dishes! However, it is mostly saturated fat, so should be used in moderation. Certainly it is not a weight loss supplement. In one serving there are 14g of fat, 12.5 of which are saturated! Olive oil or vegetable oil would be a healthier alternative.

As for hair and skin, it's great for both. I use it as a facial and body moisturizer once a week and it works wonders even on sensitive, dry skin like mine. As for firming skin, I have not seen any research, but most research on cosmetic issues like that are completely unreliable anyway. Having fat in your diet is good for your hair, but applying it straight to your hair will leave it greasy.

Tanning....well, I don't tan ( counterproductive to the skin health issues) so I can't say.
Hope that helped a little :)




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Monday, March 31, 2014

What are the benefits of adding coconut oil to your diet?




lubbluroze





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http://www.mercola.com/products/coconut_oil.htm

Adding in Coconut Oil for my Diet Plan to Lose a Little Weight?




freedomjdm


I was wondering if it is a good idea to add in coconut oil to lose around 7-8 pounds? I plan on exercising 4 days a week for at least 1 hour and 30 minutes with a mix of cardio and weight lifting.


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Yes!! definitely! coconut oil has wonderful benefits. It is an essential fatty acid ( a good fat). But it increases the rate of your metabolism and so aids with the burning of bad fat along with your exercise. Coconut oil has soooo many health benefits I wouldn't know where to begin! And so I will add a few links that will explain it better than I could.

One big thing is to make sure that the coconut oil is:
-virgin
-unrefined
-non-hydrogenated
-not bleached
-not deodorized
- and if possible organic

A good brand that is all of these is from the company Garden of Life, their Virgin Coconut Oil is delicious and smells heavenly.
Other brands that I've heard good things about are: Nutiva, Tropical Traditions, and Alpha.




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