Coconut Oil

Today's Wisdom Wednesday we will talk about Coconut Oil.  One of the things I truly enjoy about coconut oil is that I can cook with it and achieve a completely different flavor from butter or olive oil.  It is rich and creamy, and does not taste like coconut.  If it did my husband would not eat it, but rather he truly enjoys the richness it adds to a dish.  And although it is a saturated fat, it is a short chain saturated fat that your body can easily break down and use in a healthy way.

Tip:  Add a teaspoon (or tablespoon) to your smoothie or blend into your fresh juice to add a creaminess.  The oil will coat your colon and absorb toxins then allow those toxins to be passed by your body instead of being absorbed by your body!

What is coconut oil good for?  Glad you asked! 

Benefits of Coconut Oil:

• Anti-bacterial
• Anti-carcinogenic
• Anti-fungal
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-microbial
• Is an Antioxidant
• Anti-parasitic
• Anti-viral
• Aids in nutrient absorption
• Aids in fighting infections
• Non-toxic, no harmful side effects

50 Uses for Coconut Oil:

1. Appetite Suppressant
2. Breastfeeding - 3 1/2 tablespoons daily can enrich and increase milk supply
3. Bones & Teeth - aids in absorption of calcium and magnesium
4. Digestion - helps to control parasites and fungi, aids in vitamin, mineral and amino acid absorption
5. Energy Boost
6. Fitness - helps to stimulate metabolism, thyroid function, energy levels
7. Help to improve insulin secretion and usage of blood glucose.  Can be great for diabetics and no-diabetics alike.
8. Lung function
9. Skin tone
10. Stress relief
11. Vitamin & Nutrient absorption
12. Aid with Acid Reflux if taken after a meal
13. Allergies
14. Alzheimer's
15. Asthma
16. Blood Pressure Regulation
17. Bowel Function
18. Cholesterol
19. Chronic Fatigue
20. Colds & Viruses
21. Circulation
22. Depression
23. Diabetes
24. Eczema - taken internally and used as a lotion
25. Edema
26. Gum Disease
27. Halitosis - bad breath
28. Head Lice
29. Heart Disease
30. Hormone Regulator
31. Immune System Builder
32. Inflammation
33. IBS - irritable bowel syndrome
34. Kidney disease
35. Kidney stones - help stop dissolve
36. Malnutrition
37. Menopause
38. Migraines
39. Pneumonia
40. Thrush
41. Ulcerative Colitis
42. Urinary Tract Infections
43. Yeast Infections
44. Athletes Foot
45. Canker Sores
46. Pink Eye
47. After Shave
48. Chap stick
49. Dandruff
50. Deodorant

And the list just keeps going on!  Much of the above list came from here, but I confirmed these items in several other locations.