Health concerns are a key reason why consumers are increasingly choosing all-natural, organic and heart-healthy goods over the sunthetic , non-organic and trans fatty-filled goods. Decades of eating herbicide and pesticide laden producewith typical western diet filled- with 15% toxic trans fatty acids are finally taking their deadly tolls.
According to United nations (WHO) ,70-80% of people in developed nations die from lifestyle or diet-caused deseases. The no 1 killer worldwide, killing 7.2 million people a year and growing ..... is heart attack. In the US, someone dies of heart attack every 45 seconds. Cancer is second to heart desease. Cancer is second only to heart desease as the leading cause of death. One of every 3 people alive in America will eventually get some form of cancer. According to American cancer Society nearly 180 people every hour are diagnosed with cancer in 2005 alone. Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in US. Diabetes is the 6th biggest killer in America with an estimated 45% of US population at risk of developing diabetes. 60% of US population considered obese. The majority of cancers are caused by what we put into our bodies. Heart deseases, stroke and diabetes, the biggest killer in industrialized nations are diet-related deseases.
PREVENTION BEING THE BEST DEFENCE, NATURAL, OURE FOOD THAT NOURISHES AND PROTECTS IS IN DEMAND
Worldwide the market for all-natural, organic foods has already surpassed US25 billion with the US, Germany and Great Britain among the leaders. According to market researches , organic foods will generate sales of US32.3billion by 2009. At curent rate of growth, most food sold in US grocery stores will organic by the year 2020.
The King of trees is now getting renewed attention for all its all-natural medicinal properties. Based on several scientific tests and numerous researches conducted, virgin coconut oil is proving to be the ' healthiest oil on earth'. Modern science is just now beginning to unlock the healing secrets of coconut oil. Coconut oil has been regarded by health experts as a functional food - a food with health benefits beyond its nutritional contents.
COCONUT OIL TO THE RESCUE
The health benefit of coconut oil includes reducing cancer and heart deseases risks and other degenerative conditions such as athritis, asthma, and diabetes. It prevents bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, stabilizes cholestrols and blood sugar levels, healed damaged sikin tissues, makes the skin soft and smooth, gives hair a rich , shiny luster, prevents premature ageing and can ease eczema and alleviate minor skin ailments. Furthermore, studies have been conducted showing its effectiveness as a cure for HIV and SARS.
Facts about virgin coconut oil.Fact No.1
Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid. Lauric acid, an important component of breast milk is also the primary saturated fatty acid found in coconut oil. Lauric acid improves immune system and has a owerful antimicrobial effect that can kill a wide variety infectious organism. Among the saturated fatty acids, lauric acid has the maximum anti viral activity. By far the best and richest natural sources of lauric acid are virgin oil, which makes up about 50% of their fat content. All other vegetable oils are completely defecient in this.
Fact No.2
Coconut oil is ricih in plant-based, healthy type of saturated fats. It is 92% highly saturated fat. Not all saturated fats are created equal. The difference is dramatic and is fully documented by years of scientific research. In contrast with animal fats which contain cholestrol, coconut oil, because it is of a vegetable source has no cholestrol.
Fact No.3
Coconut oil has naturally no transfat. Transfat are toxic _ it is much worse for you than saturated fats. A gram of trans fat is up to 10 times more dangerous toheart health than a gram of saturated fat. Trans fat raise bad cholestrol levels and lower good cholestrol and it has also been linked to heart desease, diabetes, cancer and a host of other deseases.
Transfat are formed in the process of hydrogenation. Hydrogenation is a process where unsaturated vegetables oil are chemically altered to form a more saturated fat. Increasing the saturation makes the oil less susceptible to spoilage. The thing that makes vegetables oils potentially harmful is the unsaturationTransfat are artificial fats and havebeing naturally, highly saturated (92%), doesnot need to undergo hydrogenation. Coconut oil is so stable when heated and is extraordinarily resistant to oxidation; it is 12x more resistant to oxidation than canola oil, 16x more resistant than soybean oil and 300x more resistant than flaxseed oil.
Fact No.4
Coconut oil among all the vegetable oils has the lowest amount (1%) of linoleic acid. High amounts of linoleic acid in vegetable oils when heated to a high temperature in the presence of oxygen (such as when used for cooking ) forms the deadly toxin called 4-hydroxy-trans-2-nonenal(HNE)
Numerous studies and researches have linked HNE consumption to increased risks for cardiovascular disease, stroke ,parkinson's, alzheimers, Huntington's disease, liver and kidney ailments and cancer.
Not all oils form the toxic HNE when heated. The biggest problem is to be found in oils that naturally contain high amounts of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fat. Any unsaturated vegetable oil becomes toxic when heated.
On the other hand, saturated fats from any source(such as coconut oil with only 1% linoleic acid) are much more resistant to temperature in cooking and when heated, do not form the toxic HNE.
Fact No.5
Coconut oil is the world's only, LOW-CALORIE FAT. Coconut oil has at least 2.56% fewer calories per gram of fat than other fats and long chain fatty acids.(LCFA). It is unique among oils `in that it promotes weight loss, which earned in the reputation of being the wotld's only, low-calorie fat.
Fat No.6
Coconutr oil is unique. It is unlike most other dietary oils. The secret behind coconut oils is that it is composed predominantly of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA's).It is the MCFA's which give it its remarkable nutritional and medicinal properties. The vast majority of the fats in our diet, whether they are saturated or unsaturated or come from a plant or an animal, are composed of long -chain fatty acids (LCFA's). Soybean oil, corn oil, canola oil , olive oil, lard and chicken fats as well as most all other fats and oils in our diet are composed entirely of LCFA's.Some 98% to 100% of the fat that you eat each day consists of LCFA's.The medium chained fatty acids (MCFA's) from the coconut oil have completely different effect on us than do the long chain fatty acid that are more commonly found in our foods.
Not all fatty acids are created equal. There are 2 methods of classifying fatty acids. The first is based on saturation. We have saturated fats, monounsaturated fats and poly unsaturated fats. The second method of classification is based on the length of the carbon chain witihn the fatty acids. We have the short chain (SCFA's); the medium-chain (MCFA's) and the long chain (LCFA's) fatty acids. The following are just some of the positive effects of medium -chain fatty acids which makes coconut oil uniquely different.MCFA's are digested more easily, quick and easy sout=rce of nutrition without taxing the enzyme systems of the body, does not get packed away inside fat cells or clog artery walls;it produces energy, not body fat and not arterial plaque ;improves the absorption of nutrients;protects against infections;boosts metabolism....
In summary, coconutoil has been unjustly critized for years but the truth is coming out ... proving itto be one ofthe good and healthy types of fats. It is in fact, the safest and best oil to use as a food supplement as it has naturally no trans fats;it does not need to be hydrogenated;it doesnot form the toxic HNE when heated;it is rich in lauric acid, a proven anti-viral, anti bacterial, immune -systems builder,it has no cholestrol, it is the world's only, low calorie fat and unlike carbohydrates, MCFA's in coconut oil do not raise blood sugar, so it is safe for diabetics.
Discover the Amazing Healing Power and Health Benefits Of Coconut.
Research and clinical observation have shown that medium-chain fatty acids, like those found in coconut oil, may help prevent and treat a wide range of diseases. Coconut oil can help:
~ prevent heart disease, high blod pressure, atherosclerosis and stroke
~ prevent diabetes and relieve the symtoms and health risks associated with the
diseases.
~ support the development of strong bones and teeth
~ protects against osteoporosis
~ promotes loss of excessive weight
~ kill viruses that cause mononucleosis, influenza, hepatitis C, measles, herpes,
AIDS, and other illnesses
~ reduce symptoms associated with pancreatitis
~ reduce severity of problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis
~ relieve symptoms of gallblader diseases
~ relieve symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach
ulcers
~ relieve pains and irritation caused by hemorrhoids
~ reduce chronic inflammation
~ protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers
prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay
~ prevent premature ageing and degenerative disease
~ prevent symptoms associated withbenign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement)
~ reduce epileptic seizures.
~ protect against kidney disease infections
~ prevent liver disease
~ Kill bacteria that cause pneumonia, earache, throat infections, dental cavities,
food poisoning, urinary tract infections, meningitis, gonorrhea and dozens of other
diseases
~ kill fungi and yeast that cause candida, jock itch, ringworm, athlete's foot,
thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.
~ expel or kill tapeworms, lice, giardia and other parasires
~ ward off skin infections
~ reduce symptoms associated with psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis
~ relieve dryness and flaking
~ prevent damaging effects of UV radiation from the sun such as wrinkles, sagging
skin and age spots
~ control dandruff
The unique composition of human breast milk fat includes the fatty acids, lauric acid and capric acid,which have potent antimicrobial properties.These fatty acids offer the nursing infants protection from viruses such as herpes, and HIV, protozoa such as giardia lambia and bacteris such as chlamydia and heliocobater.
A study published in 1998 in American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition has shown that lactating mothers who eats virgin coconut oil have significantly increased levels of lauric acid and capric acid in their breast milk. Thus, the milk supply has increased amounts of the protective antimicrobials, which will give even greater protection to the nursing infants.
Pregnant female store fat to assure successful lactation. Any lauric acid and capric acid in the diet becomes part of the adipose stores. The milk fat of a lactating mother is made up of these stores as well as her current diet. If her diet doesnot contain lauric acid, then generally her milk fat will contain around 3% lauric acid and around 1% capric acid.
When a lactating mother adds foods rich in lauric acid to her diet, tthe amount of lauric acid available in her breast milk increases substantially to levels three times the original level and nearly double the amount of capric acid. In countries where coconut oil is a diet staple, levels of lauric acid in the mother's milk can be as high as 21% and capric acid can be as high 6% giving her infant even more protection against viruses, bacteria and protozoa.
HOW COCONUT OIL BOOSTS YOUR BODY'S OMMUNE SYSTEM
Saturated fat found in coconut oil are used in the body as an important source of energy and an integral part of the cell membrane structure. Short to medium chain fatty acids are more water soluble than the longer chain fatty acids and thus require less energy for the body to absorb and utilize. They are freely absorbed into the bloodstream and are thus an important source of energy, raising the metabolism of the body. Futhermore , this reduced metabolic load allows the liver to optomize its detoxifying functions , bile production and regulating of blood sugar levels.
Short and medium chain fatty acids contained in the coconut virgin oil such as capryllic(C8), capric (C10) and lauric (C12) have been found to have strong anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-protozoal properties and are essential building blocks on boosting the bodies immune system. The essential fatty acids in coconut oil have been shown to be active in combating candida albicans, the digested from of lauric acid, monolaurin, has been shown to be active against lipid-coated viruses and has shown to be a successful resource for the reduction the viral load in HIV patients.
The consumption of saturated fat in the form of coconut oil has shown to to assist in the regulating the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland and combating hypothyroid-like symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and water-retention that may rise through a modern diet high in polyunsaturated fats.
Shorter chain fatty acids may assist in weight loss due the lower consumption of calories when taking in the daily recommended intake of the fats forthe healthy functioning of the body. The consumption of shorter cahin fatty acids in coconut oil also assist in weight loss due their ability to help people feel satiated.
COCONUT OIL IS A HEALTHY WAY TO
LOSE WEIGHT AND INCREASE ENERGY
Why coconut oil?
Because it speeds up metabolism, so the body burns more calories and enables you to lose weight more easily. You will also have a lot more energy.. Research has shown that is saturated fat, due to its medium chain fatty , speeds up metabolism(which is the opposite of unsaturated fats which cause hypothyroidism and slow metabolism). The MCFA's in coconut oil are not stored in the body cells but rather
processed directly in the liver where they are converted immediately into energy and not stored as body fat. It therefore puts less strain on other organs of the body( liver, pancreas, and digestive system), allowing them to function more effectively. Virgin coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, ,an antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiprotozoal agent, which can aid in the elimination ofviruses, bacteria, and other pathogens, which strengtens the body's immune system.
DiabetesOne of the many plagues of modern society is diabetes. The incidence has risen from almost nothing a century ago to a level of major concern today. It is now one of the biggest killers in the Western world. Diabetes not only can cause death but can lead to kidney diseases, heart disease, high blood pressure , stroke, cataracts, nerve damage, hearing loss and blidness. It is estimated that 45% of the polulation is at risk of developing diabetes. Diabetes is all about sugar. - The sugar in our bodies known as blood sugar or blood glucose . Every cell in our bodies must have a constant source of glucose in order to fuel metabolism. Our cells use glucose to power processes such as groth and repair. when we eat a meal the digestive system converts much of our food into glucose which is released into the bloodstream. The hormone insulin , which is secreted byt the pancreas gland, moves glucose from the blood and funnel it into the cells so that it can be used as fuel. If the cells are unable to get adequate amounts of glucose , tehy can literally starve to death.
As they do, tissues and organs begin to degenerate. This is whats in the diabetes.
Adiet high in refined poluunsatureted vegetable oils promotes diabetes. A diet low in such oils helps to alleviate symptoms. Because fats also promotes weight gain, its best to avoid them as much as possible.
However , research shows that there is one fat that diabetes can eat without fear. That fat is coconut oil.Not only does it not contribute to diabetes, but it helps regulate blood sugar, thus lessening the effect of the disease. The Nauru people consumed large amounts of coconut oil for generations without ever encountering diabetes., but when they abandoned it for other foods and oils the result were disasterous.
If you are a diabetics or borderline diabetic, consumption of most fats should be avoided. Coconut oil oil , on the other hand is different. Because it helps stabilise blood glucose levels and acids in shedding excess body weight., it is probably the only oil a diabetic should eat.
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