1. 1. Benefits of Coconut oil: ( virgin as in virgin olive oil ) often called "the healthiest dietary oil on earth".
      
   2. helps prevent heart disease, stroke and hardening of the arteries
      
   3. it strengthens the immune system,
      
   4. protects against viral, bacterial and fungal infections
      
   5. makes breast milk easily digestible
      
   6. help to create a healthy digestive tract
      
   7. speeds up metabolism
      
   8. fewer calories than other fats
      
   9. detoxifies the liver
      
   10. it is highly resistant to heat and spoilage
       
   11. It is not hydrogenated
       
   12. contains no trans fats
       
   13. has a long shelf life
       
   14. Lots of beauty applications

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The coconut palm is one of the oldest trees on the planet and has existed since the age of the dinosaurs. It flourishes in tropical climates from Southeast Asia to Polynesia, India, the Pacific Islands, Hawaii, the Caribbean, southern California and South Florida.
Revered as the most useful tree on earth, the coconut palm has generously provided civilizations with all their needs to survive. Its roots, fronds and trunk are used for shelter, light, furniture, and household utensils. But its most sacred part is its fruit, the coconut. A hard outer green shell protects its precious nut-like seed that is covered in a hairy brown husk. This husk provides fuel for cooking, fiber for clothing and a rope, which is stronger than hemp. Within this seed lies the true essence of the coconut palm - its water, meat and oil - its life giving force.
During the months that this seed matures, it goes through two major stages: first the young coconut, with its soft, jelly-like meat and sweet revitalizing water that quenches thirst and provides energy; the second and most potent stage produces the mature nut. After harvesting the nut and removing the water, workers shell the nuts by hand. The inner skin, a thin brown layer, is cut away leaving pure thick, white coconut meat. The milk and cream are used for the ubiquitous curry sauces and desserts, and the oil is used for cooking, body massage, to nourish the skin, nails and hair and applied topically on wounds to speed healing.
The coconut has always been prized for its medicinal qualities. Yet, it also has the reputation as an aphrodisiac because of its ability to stimulate the production of hormones in both the male and female. When used as body oil and blended with stimulating spices such as cayenne pepper, it acts as a carrier to circulate the blood and to stimulate the organs, while its aromatic scent enhances the senses.

The highly mineral-charged coconut water acts to detoxify the kidneys, which indirectly affects its neighbors, the reproductive organs. Healthy kidneys are believed to promote a vibrant, healthy attitude, which expresses itself through the normal, healthy desire for sexual and emotional fulfillment. In a greater sense, this cycle is the silent call of nature to preserve the species.
Benefits of Coconut oil: ( virgin as in virgin olive oil )
After years of research, western medicine has just recently confirmed the profound healing properties of coconut, dispelling decades of misleading information. According to the results of these findings, coconut's unique form of saturated fat actually helps prevent heart disease, stroke and hardening of the arteries. Unlike other oils and fats, coconut oil contains a large amount of the fatty acid known as lauric acid, which is the predominant fatty acid found in mother's milk.

The lauric acid makes breast milk easily digestible, it strengthens the immune system and protects against viral, bacterial and fungal infections. Studies have shown coconut oil's effectiveness with HIV, SARS, Crohn's Disease, as well as other chronic illnesses. It detoxifies the liver, helps to build lipoproteins, fats and hormones and bile, which is necessary for digestion. Coconut's amazing healing properties are also attributed to reducing the risk of other degenerative conditions such as cancer, osteoporosis, and diabetes.

The medium chain fatty acids help to create a healthy digestive tract, which in turn allows for better digestion and absorption of the nutrients in our foods. They also speed up metabolism providing an immediate source of energy while supplying fewer calories than other fats making it the oil of choice for weight loss and hypothyroidism. Coconut oil also helps protect against skin cancer and other blemishes, and helps prevent premature aging and wrinkling. As a cooking oil, it is highly resistant to heat and spoilage. In fact, coconut oil has been called "the healthiest dietary oil on earth".
Most coconut oil sold in markets is refined. The excessive heat, bleaching and chemical solvents used in the refining process creates a thick, yellowish-white product that is tasteless and odorless. Only the organic, extra virgin, expeller or hand pressed coconut oil retains its white color, light texture and mild taste, and has the scent of fresh coconut.
Coconut oil is truly an ideal food: It is not hydrogenated, contains no trans fats and has a long shelf life. It is a wonderful substitute for butter or margarine and because it does not revert to trans fatty acids when heated, it is a healthy choice for cooking.To taste a delicious flapjack, made with this tremendous ingredient, click the contact us page, leaving your details and we will do the rest !!