COCONUT OILIs it more than a trend?

CRAZY FOR COCONUT OIL?

• People everywhere rave about the benefits of coconut oil, but is it all that?

• It naturally contains lauric acid and medium-chain fatty acids that aid in food digestion.

• It makes a great moisturizer, both inside and outside of your body.

• It can actually help with weight loss and overall health improvement.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL

• Studies have shown it may help treat:

• Alzheimer’s disease

• Hypothyroidism

• Psoriasis

• Eczema

• Type 1 and 2 Diabetes

• It is usually organic, chemical free, and considered a “raw” food

• One of the healthiest cooking oils (see next slide)

HEALTH BENEFITS CONTINUED

• Healthy fat provides an energy boost to your body

• Contains antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that fight illness

• Very healthy for infants and babies

BEAUTY BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL

• Promotes scalp health and rids dandruff

• Fights the itch of bug bites and helps them heal faster

• Adds moisture and shine to damaged hair when applied topically

• Naturally fights acne when used as a face moisturizer

• Repairs skin and reduces the appearance of scars

• Safe for sensitive skin

VIRGIN COCONUT OIL VS. REFINED COCONUT OIL

• Virgin Coconut Oil

• Coconut flavor

• Can be used in cooking and baking up to 350 degrees F.

• Contains full health benefits

• Refined Coconut Oil

• No coconut flavor

• Can be used in cooking and baking up to 425 degrees F.

• More processed, which removes some health benefits

HOW TO USE COCONUT OIL

• Cooking, baking, frying, sautéing, etc.

• Recipes are available at http://www.betterbodyfoods.com/recipes/

• Face masks and scrubs

• Lip balms and homemade lipstick

• Cleaning agent for makeup brushes

• http://thebellabunny.blogspot.com/2014/01/my-1-beauty-product-better-body-foods.html

BUYING COCONUT OIL

• Look for organic virgin coconut oil for the best results, unless you are worried about the coconut taste and heat capabilities

• Avoid products that contain additional ingredients such as petroleum

• It should be available in grocery and health food stores with other cooking oils

RESOURCES

• http://www.betterbodyfoods.com/buy-coconut-oil/

• http://www.betterbodyfoods.com/blog/coconut-oil-health-and-beauty/

• http://www.superherbalfoods.com/

• http://positivemed.com/