In a (Coco)nut Shell

In a (Coco)nut shell: Coconut oil is a friendly edible oil that has been consumed in wonderful tropical places for thousands of years. I say ‘friendly’ because this oil has a lot of benefits to it! There have been studies done that coconut oil consumption actually show signs in benefits of health and other positive uses.

So how are people using coconut oil and what are are the benefits? First, be sure our friend here is a virgin. Virgin coconut oil is less refined and more fresh! Research has shown that coconut oil aides in long list of healthy benefits.
 A few here:
 • Reversing the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease*
 • Positive benefits for people with diabetes type 1 and 2*
 • Boosts metabolism*
 • Promote a healthy hormone balance*
 • Improves skin conditions- such as the all too common acne and eczema*

The list of benefits from coconut oil for health is really endless. Trainers, athletes and some of the biggest weight loss programs on the market are including the almighty coconut oil. Coconut oil doesn’t just stop there, like a good friend it also shares its beauty secrets with us too!

A few here:
 • Conditions and strengthens hairs*
 • Hydrates skin*
 • Add a little sea salt to the mix and you have a simple natural face scrub
 • Skin Illuminator*
 • Make up remover
 • Lip Balm

Just like with healthy benefits, the beauty benefits is also endless with coconut oil. Yes, it can even help aide us moms out there with our children by being a natural germ and virus killer as well as being a healthy brain boosting snack.

Check out Dr. Oz's intake on coconut oil!

*Facts from my blog can be reviewed Here!