Who knew there are so many health benefits of coconut oil. It can be used for skin, hair, cholesterol, boosting metabolism and weight loss. Just a year ago there wasn't much talk about coconut oil, in fact, they used to think it was unhealthy and contributed to heart disease. That's not the case at all! Coconut oil is a heart-healthy food that can keep your body running smoothly in several different ways.

Cooking with coconut oil is better than cooking with any other oils due to the medium chain fatty acids that are able to withstand higher temperature, without losing its nutrient value. When cooking with coconut oil it can help weight loss, digestion, your immune system, and heart disease. Coconut oil has been found to speed up your metabolism and removes unnecessary stress on the pancreas, which will burn more energy and reduce weight. Since coconut oil is an antibacterial and antifungal, when you cook with it it can help eliminate parasites, bad bacteria, and other causes of indigestion. The oil contains 50% lauric acid which can help high cholesterol and blood pressure. The Lauric acid which in your body turns into Monolaurin is also known to prevent viruses and bacteria that can lead to illnesses. People with diabetes are also now turning to coconut oil because it can help control their blood sugar and improve the levels of insulin.

The problem with most moisturizers nowadays is that they contain more water than any of the other ingredients, so it leaves your skin feeling good until the water evaporates. As a moisturizer, coconut oil provides deep and real moisture, unlike most other over-the-counter moisturizers which contain more water than any other ingredient. Coconut oils isn't just a moisturizer but it protects the skin, as well as fighting acne, eczema, damaged skin and other skin conditions. People have also been using it for their hair because it naturally hydrates hair and gives it the shine everyone has been wanting. It can help with the frizz or the dry split ends, just put a dime size amount on the ends of your hair. Don't be shy when it comes to coconut oil you can literally put it on anything it has great taste, great health benefits, and is great for your skin.