Coconut Oil:
Health Benefits
Coconut
oil contains high amounts of natural saturated fats. Saturated fats not only
increase healthy cholesterol (HDL) in your body, but also help to turn bad /
harmful cholesterol into good cholesterol. Coconut oil reduces the risk of
heart disease by increasing the HDL in the body.
According to medical
research, coconut oil provides the following benefits to the body:
1.
It is used as a
natural remedy for Alzheimer's disease
2.
Prevents heart disease
and hypertension
3.
Improves Kidney
infection UTIs and protects liver
4.
Reduces swelling
and arthritis
5.
Is also useful in
cancer prevention and treatment
6.
Strengthens the
body's immune system (antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-virus)
7.
Increases memory
and improves brain function
8.
Strengthens
digestion and reduces ulcers and ulcerative colitis in the stomach
9.
Reduces symptoms
of gall bladder disease and pancreatitis
10.
Helps in
improving skin problems (burns, eczema, dandruff, dermatitis and psoriasis)
11.
Highly beneficial
in the health of teeth and gums
12.
Prevents
osteoporosis
13.
Helps in type-II
Diabetes
14.
Beneficial in
weight loss
15.
Helps in building
muscles and reduce body fat
16.
Coconut oil is
highly beneficial for hair care
17.
Coconut oil
contains antioxidants that reduce the effects of aging
18.
Coconut oil is
beneficial for hormonal balance in the body
Coconut Oil:
Home Remedies
Coconut
oil is also used in many domestic remedies.
1.
If you feel
troubled after shaving then coconut oil is very useful for you. Before shaving,
apply coconut oil to the skin, it protects against razor burn and rustic skin
from the razor.
2.
Coconut oil in
Ayurveda is of great importance. Harmful germs present in the mouth die from
the use of coconut oil. On the contrary, there may be harmful chemicals like
alcohol or fluoride present in the market products.
3.
Coconut oil is
very helpful in removing sweat odor.
4.
Coconut oil is
composed of medium saturated fatty acids, so consumption of food made in it
does not appear to be hungry for long.
5.
Add Vitamin-E to
coconut oil and put it on face in the night and wash it with lukewarm water in
the morning. It causes stomach pain and tension in the skin and gets rid of
wrinkles.
6.
Coconut oil is a
very good way to save children from their stupidity after wearing diapers.
7.
Coconut
Oil: Natural Deodorant
a.
A Six teaspoon
coconut oil
b.
One-quarter cups
rarot or cornstarch
c.
One quarter cup
baking soda
d.
Two drop
eucolyptus oil
e.
Two blob mint /
pipermint oil
f.
Two drop oil
oiler
g.
Two drop jasmine
oil
Mix them together and keep them in a jar and use them.
8.
Coconut
oil: Natural paste (toothpaste)
a.
Six teaspoon
coconut oil
b.
One-quarter cups
rarot or cornstarch
c.
One quarter cup
baking soda
d.
Two-three drop
eucolyptus oil
e.
Five-Six Blot
Mint / Pipermint Oil
Mix them together and keep them in a jar and use them.
Coconut oil:
Nutritive value |
Coconut Oil
|
||
|
Nutrient
(Proximates)
|
Unit
|
per 100 g
|
|
Water
|
g
|
0.03
|
|
Energy
|
kcal
|
892
|
|
Protein
|
g
|
0
|
|
Total
lipid (fat)
|
g
|
99.06
|
|
Ash
|
g
|
0.03
|
|
Carbohydrate,
by difference
|
g
|
0
|
|
Fiber,
total dietary
|
g
|
0
|
|
Sugars,
total
|
g
|
0
|
|
Minerals
|
||
|
Calcium, Ca
|
mg
|
1
|
|
Iron, Fe
|
mg
|
0.05
|
|
Magnesium, Mg
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Phosphorus, P
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Potassium, K
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Sodium, Na
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Zinc, Zn
|
mg
|
0.02
|
|
Copper, Cu
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Manganese, Mn
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Selenium, Se
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamins
|
||
|
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Thiamin
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Riboflavin
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Niacin
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Pantothenic acid
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin B-6
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Folate, total
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Folic acid
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Folate, food
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Folate, DFE
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Choline, total
|
mg
|
0.3
|
|
Vitamin B-12
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin B-12, added
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin A, RAE
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Retinol
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Carotene, beta
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Carotene, alpha
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Cryptoxanthin, beta
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin A, IU
|
IU
|
0
|
|
Lycopene
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Lutein + zeaxanthin
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
|
mg
|
0.11
|
|
Vitamin E, added
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Tocopherol, beta
|
mg
|
0.6
|
|
Tocopherol, gamma
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Tocopherol, delta
|
mg
|
0.18
|
|
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin D
|
IU
|
0
|
|
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
|
µg
|
0.6
|
|
Lipids
|
||
|
Fatty acids, total saturated
|
g
|
82.475
|
|
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
|
g
|
6.332
|
|
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
|
g
|
1.702
|
|
Fatty acids, total trans
|
g
|
0.028
|
|
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic
|
g
|
0.021
|
|
Cholesterol
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Phytosterols
|
mg
|
86
|