Coconut Oil:Tips, Recipes and Natural Remedies (The Healthy Lifestyle)

The Healthy Lifestyle Guide series presents: Coconut Oil:Tips, Recipes and Natural Remedies

Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm.

Coconut Oil is natural remedy for many things; it relieves stress, promotes increased immunity, metabolism and weight loss, fights viruses, Alzheimer's disease, kidney problems, heart disease, high blood pressure and much more. Topically applied, it is said to prevent wrinkling and be good for dry skin and hair.

Many people will tell you that "Oil" in general is bad for you and your health, however, coconut oil is the exact opposite, providing the "good saturated fat" that your body needs.The reason the saturated fat is good for you in coconut oil say supporters, is that about half the saturated fat in the oil is medium-chain fatty acids, which are easier to digest than the more prevalent long-chain fatty acids in most other oils, including butter.

There are over a hundred benefits to eating coconut oil, but here are five that seem important to the everyday individual:

1. It may help with weight loss.

2. It can raise your good cholesterol.

3. It may strengthen your immune system.

4. It helps you to absorb important minerals.

5. It helps with blood sugar levels.