The coconut oil craze may have some credit. Coconut oil is full of healthy elements that are great for overall health and beauty.

1. COCONUT OIL
Is it more than a trend?

2. CRAZY FOR COCONUT OIL?
• People everywhere rave about the benefits of coconut oil, but is it all
that?
• It naturally contains lauric acid and medium-chain fatty acids that aid in
food digestion.
• It makes a great moisturizer, both inside and outside of your body.
• It can actually help with weight loss and overall health improvement.

3. HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL
• Studies have shown it may help treat:
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Alzheimer’s disease
Hypothyroidism
Psoriasis
Eczema
Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
• It is usually organic, chemical free, and considered a “raw” food
• One of the healthiest cooking oils (see next slide)

5. HEALTH BENEFITS CONTINUED
• Healthy fat provides an energy boost to your body
• Contains antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that fight illness
• Very healthy for infants and babies

7. BEAUTY BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL
• Promotes scalp health and rids dandruff
• Fights the itch of bug bites and helps them heal faster
• Adds moisture and shine to damaged hair when applied topically
• Naturally fights acne when used as a face moisturizer
• Repairs skin and reduces the appearance of scars
• Safe for sensitive skin

8. VIRGIN COCONUT OIL VS.
REFINED COCONUT OIL
• Virgin Coconut Oil
• Coconut flavor
• Can be used in cooking and baking up to 350 degrees F.
• Contains full health benefits
• Refined Coconut Oil
• No coconut flavor
• Can be used in cooking and baking up to 425 degrees F.
• More processed, which removes some health benefits

9. HOW TO USE COCONUT OIL
• Cooking, baking, frying, sautéing, etc.
• Recipes are available at http://www.betterbodyfoods.com/recipes/
• Face masks and scrubs
• Lip balms and homemade lipstick
• Cleaning agent for makeup brushes
• http://thebellabunny.blogspot.com/2014/01/my-1-beauty-product-betterbody-foods.html

10. BUYING COCONUT OIL
• Look for organic virgin coconut oil for the best results, unless you are
worried about the coconut taste and heat capabilities
• Avoid products that contain additional ingredients such as petroleum
• It should be available in grocery and health food stores with other cooking
oils

11. RESOURCES
• http://www.betterbodyfoods.com/buy-coconut-oil/
• http://www.betterbodyfoods.com/blog/coconut-oil-health-and-beauty/
• http://www.superherbalfoods.com/
• http://positivemed.com/