Sunday 1 May 2011

Coconut oil




‘We live in an era where people have realised that artificial diets and chemical treatments for the skin, hair and body are not as effective as natural methods. The resurgence in the popularity of coconut oil as a moisturiser attests to this. My experience has clearly demonstrated to me that the phenomenal moisturizing properties of organic cold pressed coconut oil on the skin cannot be matched by any complicated chemical moisturiser.’

‘As we become what we eat, we find that heavy meals of cooked animal protein and fat make the tissue dense and coarse.’

–David Wolfe.


‘Cooked oil is the largest cause of free radical damage in the human body. Free radical damage has come to be regarded as the primary cause of aging.’

- Dr.Denham Harman

Free radicals are molecules of oxygen that have an unpaired  electron therefore they are highly unstable and highly reactive. Some examples of these are cigarette smoke, air pollution, excessive sun exposure and the natural breakdown of tisssues. Free radicals in the body steal electrons from the healthy parts causing damage, aging and producing more free radicals, gradually speeding up aging and degeneration of tissue and cells and can ultimately be the cause of diseases such as cancer.

Heated oils are something you should avoid if you want to feel healthier, loose weight, avoid illness and live longer. Coconut oil is the only oil that keeps its nutritional value once heated and can be heated to a very high temperature Unlike other oils it is completely digestible and highly nutritious. Use it for baking, cooking and frying, but ultimately take advantage of its raw properties; there are reports that a small spoonful a day can help speed up weight loss and can curb sugar cravings; try it as a substitute for butter or margarine.

Coconut oil is also said to be ‘the best’ moisturiser for your skin, 100% natural and organic; use it as a moisturiser on your skin and a conditioning mask for ‘tv advert’ hair.

A jar can be quite pricey if you are on a budget but it lasts a long time and is an all round cooking and beauty product of the highest quality.  You only need small amounts…(Unless you follow my recipe for flapjack or granola which requires a bit more J).

This product is highly recommended!