Coconut Oil – Is it Nature’s Wonder Oil?

    by Rainbow Treecare

    Imagine if there were an all natural oil that was great for cooking with, could improve the look of your hair, skin and nails, help reduce high cholesterol and high blood pressure and deliver a large number of beneficial vitamins and minerals. Well actually you do not have […]

      Capric Acid from Coconut Oil May Lead to Better, Safer Drug for Diabetes

      Health Impact News Editor Comments: Since coconuts are a food and cannot be patented, many will continue to look for ways to “improve” upon nature and find components of the coconut, particularly the oil, that can be made into some kind of drug form that can be patented. This study deals with one of […]

        Butter, Ghee and Coconut Oil are Good Fats to Fight Diabetes Says Doctor

        by DNAIndia
        It is well known that faulty diet and poor childhood nutrition are major factors contributing to the swelling number of diabetics in the world, but according to a study published in the German journal Environmental Health Prospect, pollution may also play a part in the spread of Type 2 diabetes.
        Speaking to […]

          Tennessee coach Pat Summitt uses coconut oil in fight against dementia

          By Associated Press
          WashingtonPost.com

          Excerpts:

          Pat Summitt has handled the talk about her dementia diagnosis the same way she manages Tennessee basketball and her life: with control and determination. The Hall of Fame coach dictated how news of her condition was revealed in August and has made it clear since that she wants the […]

            New Research Highlights High Antioxidant Activity of Traditionally Made Coconut Oil

            Health Impact News Editor Comments: As the first ones to export organic traditionally made virgin coconut oil from the Philippines to the United States ten years ago, we were very interested in reading about this research done in Sri Lanka published today. Laboratory tests done at the University of the Philippines back in 2006 […]

              Texas Ace Pitcher Eats Organic with Coconut Oil

              by MEAGAN HARRIS
              WFAA TV

              DALLAS — Baseball players aren’t necessarily known for being healthy, but that’s not the case for Texas Rangers starting pitcher CJ Wilson.

              The game day omelet consists of three eggs with spinach, mushrooms, bell pepper and onion. The vegetables are sauteed in coconut oil before the eggs are added.

               

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                Coconut Oil’s Comeback: Mistakenly maligned coconut oil is healthy, flavorful and essential in southern Indian cuisine

                By Ammini Ramachandran
                zesterdaily.com
                Coconut oil’s many health benefits have been eclipsed for decades by fears about saturated fats. But now it’s time for a more sophisticated understanding of the virgin coconut oil’s healthful nature and its indispensable place in southern Indian cooking.
                I grew up in a world where coconuts reign supreme; the name of my […]

                  Cardiologist with 30+ years experience says coconut oil is healthy for your heart

                  Coconut Oil And Heart Health

                  Question: Dear Dr. Sinatra,

                  Is coconut oil good for heart health?

                  Answer: Dr. Sinatra says…

                  Absolutely. Coconut oil is good for the heart and the entire body. One of the greatest attributes of coconut oil is that because it is a saturated fat, it doesn’t oxidize. Saturated fats used to be thought of as […]

                    Alzheimer’s and Coconut Oil: How coconut oil gave me back my brain

                    Ian Blair Hamilton and Cassie Bond talk about how coconut oil changed their lives.

                    More info:
                    Coconut Oil and Alzheimer’s Disease: The News is Spreading
                     

                     
                    Virgin Coconut Oil:
                    How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours!

                    Includes 85 recipes – Free shipping available!

                     

                      The Top 10 Best Superfoods to Include in Your Diet

                      By Dr. Mercola
                      If optimal health is your goal, there’s no getting around your diet. Your physical health is a direct reflection of what you put into your body, and how you live your life in general. Pre-packaged processed foods may be convenient, […]

                        Fats Made Simple – Top 6 Oils

                        by John Meadows
                        t-nation.com

                        Our acceptance of dietary fat has come a long way. Just a few short years ago, athletes, bodybuilders, and health nuts alike set aside their differences in agreement that every low-down dirty member of the oily “9 calories per gram” […]

                          Can Coconut Oil Help with Staph and MRSA?

                          Health Impact News Editor Comments: This is a good article by Michelle Moore highlighting the topical benefits of coconut oil as applied towards staph skin infections. Unfortunately, she does give some inaccurate information regarding coconuts, stating: “Mass produced coconut oil, extracted from hybrid and GMO trees using heat and chemical solvents, will provide little, […]

                            Virgin coconut oil – the secret’s out

                            Health Impact News Editor Comments: It is good to see people in coconut producing countries rediscover the health benefits of coconuts as one of their traditional foods, after years of propaganda against coconut oil in western countries. Unfortunately, it is a common myth that only Virgin Coconut Oil has health properties, and that refined […]

                              How to Add Coconut Oil to Smoothies without the Oil Clumping

                              by Sarah Shilhavy
                              FreeCoconutRecipes.com
                              Sometimes you just need a really, really quick breakfast. Other days you don’t want any at all. Or you may be starving but have absolutely no time to make a big breakfast because you overslept and the day is wasting away.
                              Whatever.
                              The point is, this smoothie makes a great breakfast. It’s creamy, fruity, […]

                                The problem with the Saturated Fat is Bad Message

                                by Alan Watson
                                Diet Heart Publishing

                                In the U.S. dietary kingdom, saturated fat is most feared – fingered as the cause of coronary heart disease and stroke. According to the American Heart Association (AHA) website, the AHA has been warning us away from saturated fat since 1957. At the urging of AHA […]

                                  Brain Fog and Coconut Oil

                                  Jay offers his testimony on how coconut oil along with other dietary changes caused his brain fog to improve greatly!
                                  Virgin Coconut Oil:
                                  How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours!

                                  Includes 85 recipes – Free shipping available!

                                    Natural remedies with ingredients from kitchen or garden

                                    by Barb Berggoetz
                                    indystar.com
                                    Healing oil
                                    » What it does: Plantain and yarrow stop bleeding and soothe pain, while marigold (calendula) and lavender flowers reduce inflammation, prevent infection and promote healing.

                                    » Ingredients: 5 1/2 ounces each yarrow leaves and flowers, marigold (calendula) petals, lavender flowers, plantain leaves; 9 ounces virgin coconut oil, warmed.

                                    » How to make: Wash and […]

                                      5 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil For Your Baby

                                      by Paulin Soleyman
                                      theundergroundbootcamp.com

                                      During the two years that I spent living on the Island of Dominica, The Nature Island of The Caribbean I learned a great deal about life and healthy living practices from the Carib Indians, Dominica’s indigenous people.

                                      One of the most interesting rituals, that I was fortunate enough to partake in, was the […]

                                        12 Little Known Uses For Coconut Oil

                                        by Paulin Soleyman
                                        theundergroundbootcamp.com
                                        12 Little Known Uses For Coconut Oil
                                        Coconut Oil Eye Makeup Remover: Coconut oil is the ideal eye makeup remover because it will moisturize the delicate skin around the eye while removing stubborn eye makeup such as eyeliner and mascara.

                                        Coconut Oil Aftershave: Coconut oil is the perfect aftershave because it has antimicrobial and […]

                                          Power foods to help you lose weight – includes coconut oil!

                                          by Paula Owens
                                          ahwatukee.com

                                          Excerpts:
                                          If your goal is to lose weight or prevent weight gain, one thing you must do is stabilize your insulin, the fat-storing hormone. Insulin is the one hormone we have control over. You can prevent insulin spikes by what you choose to put in your mouth. The following are my top pick foods […]