Coconut oil has been used for a long time in Asia, particularly in tropical regions where the coconut tree is abundant, where it has been used for cooking. It also plays a prominent role in the cuisines of Thailand, Kerala andSri Lankan,where it is used for sautéing and frying, in both savoury and sweet dishes.
Coconut oil is an edible oil that is extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm.Proper harvesting of the coconut (the age of a coconut can be 2 to 20 months when picked) makes a significant difference in the efficacy of the oil-making process.The meat is extracted from the shell and dried naturally by the sunlight to create copra without adding a solvent(sulphur).The immature nuts is more difficult to extract and produces an inferior product with lower yields. So selecting copra is very important for getting pure coconut oil.
Coconut oil contains a high saturated fat, antioxidants, and vitamins that provide various health benefits. Most valuable content in coconut is monolaurin(lauric acid), which we will get only through mother’s milk.The benefits of coconut oil, such as improving heart health, boosting the immune system, aiding in weight loss,,,etc. Let see the most beautiful benefits of coconut oil being used as a prominent oil in the coastal region.
Benefits of coconut oil:
Promotes heart health: Coconut oil is rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which can help increase good cholesterol levels (HDL) and decrease bad cholesterol levels (LDL) in the blood, preventing heart risk.
Boosts brain function: Coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which are converted into ketones in the liver. Ketones are known to provide energy to the brain, which can improve cognitive function and memory.
Supports weight loss: Studies have shown that consuming Coconut oil can increase satiety and reduce appetite, leading to a decrease in calorie intake and weight loss.
Improves skin health: Coconut oil can be used topically as a moisturiser to hydrate and nourish the skin. It can also help improve skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Fights infections: Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which has antimicrobial properties that can help fight bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Promotes healthy digestion: The MCTs in Coconut oil l can be easily digested and metabolised, which can help improve digestion and nutrient absorption.
Boosts immune system:Coconut oil has antimicrobial properties, which help fight off harmful bacteria and viruses. It also contains lauric acid, which can help improve immune function.
Improves oral health:Coconut oil contains antibacterial properties that can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. It can also help whiten teeth and freshen breath.
Healthy and strong hair:Coconut oil contains iron, vitamins K and E which helps hair grow at a much more rapid pace and strengthen damaged hair gives extra moisture, which prevents dandruff, lice, fungus, and other infections.
There are enormous health and external uses of cold pressed coconut oil using from ancestral period in Ayurveda. So, whatever we purchase from the market ensures the purity of the oil,using sulphur free copra,extracted without use of heat by the cold pressed method, the temperature remains below 120 degrees F, believed to help retain more nutrients as we gets from Sekkadi Cold Pressed Oil to Maintain Good Health.
