Discover the difference between the two kinds of liquid coconut oil and which one is better for you. Coconut oil in its liquid form provides a variety of health benefits and is extremely versatile.
4. Liquid Coconut Oil Can Refer to
Two Different Products
1. MCT Oil
2. Real coconut oil in its liquid form.
5. MCT
(Medium-Chain Triglyceride) Oil
This is a coconut oil derivative, also known as
fractionated coconut oil. It is not naturally
occurring, requiring the removing of certain
fatty acids so that the oil remains liquid even
when it hasn’t reached its melting point.
6. MCT
(Medium-Chain Triglyceride) Oil
Perhaps this sounds appealing to some—oil
without the fat!—but it’s those fatty acids that
make coconut oil so popular and grants it many
of its natural health benefits.
7. Coconut Oil in Its Liquid Form
Coconut oil is harvested from coconuts. It is 92%
saturated fat—the highest saturation of any
fat—but it’s the fat that has so many people
talking.
8. Coconut Oil in Its Liquid Form
Saturated fat has long been associated with
heart disease and other problems, but the
blanket criticism of saturated fat may have been
hasty.
9. Coconut Oil in Its Liquid Form
Coconut oil’s fats are medium-chain fatty
acids, meaning they are more easily digested
and contribute to energy production.
10. Coconut Oil in Its Liquid Form
Most of the fatty acid consists of lauric acid
(around 44%) which is found in human breast
milk. It has been proven to lower blood pressure
and cholesterol and strengthen the immune
system.
11. More Benefits of Coconut Oil in
Liquid Form
Genuine coconut oil can appear as either a solid
or a liquid, depending on how it is stored: below
76 degrees and it appears more like butter. Past
76 degrees and it resembles oil.
12. More Benefits of Coconut Oil in
Liquid Form
But in either form, coconut oil provides a variety
of benefits to users, including:
13. More Benefits of Coconut Oil in
Liquid Form
Weight loss. Coconut oil is heavy in saturated
fat, but that fat promotes energy production
and increases the body’s metabolism.
14. More Benefits of Coconut Oil in
Liquid Form
Antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral
properties. Coconut oil has amazing properties
that fight off bacteria, fungal and other
infections.
15. More Benefits of Coconut Oil in
Liquid Form
When applied to the skin, they can help soothe
burns and promote healing in wounds while
staving off infections. It can also treat
eczema, acne and ringworm.
16. More Benefits of Coconut Oil in
Liquid Form
Skin and Hair care. Coconut oil can be used to
treat skin issues like eczema, acne and
ringworm. It makes a terrific skin lotion and can
help pregnant women with stretch marks.
17. More Benefits of Coconut Oil in
Liquid Form
Coconut oil has also long been used to treat a
variety of hair problems, from split ends to
dandruff to lice.
18. Uses for Liquid Coconut Oil
Real coconut oil is especially popular because it
is so versatile. It can be used as a:
19. Uses for Liquid Coconut Oil
Butter substitute. Use it instead of butter for
baking, or as a spread for toast.
20. Uses for Liquid Coconut Oil
Cooking oil. Use it in place of other cooking oils.
21. Uses for Liquid Coconut Oil
Natural laundry detergent, body soap and
deoderant. Many people use coconut oil recipes
to create natural alternatives to store-bought
hygiene products.
22. Look for Coconut Oil Recipes Online
Check out these sources for coconut oil recipes
and tips on how to cook and bake using pure
liquid coconut oil:
1.
2.
3.
http://www.betterbodyfoods.com/liquid-coconut-oil/
http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2013/04/eat-more-coconut-oil115-delicious-real-food-coconut-oilrecipes/
http://www.mommypotamus.com/how-to-make-pure-coconut-oil-soap-for-cleansing-and-laundry/
