The Benefits of Coconuts

The benefits of coconuts are so numerous, we’d have to say there is really nothing wrong with this amazing plant. Dr. Fife, an author, speaker, certified nutritionist and naturopathic physician speaks to us about this magic food.

Coconut consists of the meat, milk, water and oil. The liquid in the center of the coconut is actually the coconut water. Coconut milk comes from juicing the meat.

Coconut water

Everything about this is fantastic. Not only are there a slew of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, but there is also this particular plant hormone called anti-aging hormone that slows down aging. It has the capability to reserve skin and now is being added into anti-aging creams.

Coconut meat

Packed full of nutrients and dietary fiber, this is also the source of the coconut oil.

Coconut oil

There are so many benefits with coconut oil. It’s an excellent cooking oil as it is particularly heat resistant. It raises the good cholesterol, your HDL, which gives you an overall lower cholesterol ratio. More importantly, it protects against heart disease better than any other oil.

Coconut oil is medium chained fatty acids, which means it has healing and medicinal properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and helps the absorption of Omega 3 fatty acids.

Coconut oil for weight loss

3 main things to help with weight loss:
1. Coconut oil has fewer calories than other fats.
2. Coconut oil satisfies hunger, which makes the vitamins and minerals more available for absorption
3. Coconut oil stimulates your metabolism. If you eat coconut oil, it can increase an overweight person’s metabolism by 48% and up to 65% with the obese. If someone switches out all their fats for coconut oil, the can lose up to 36 lbs in a year without changing anything else.

Reverses Insulin Resistance

Coconut oil is not an insulin producing food. Because it slows down the blood sugar levels in your system, it can actually reverse insulin resistance if you add it to your meals three times a day.