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Coconut oil can be obtained from dried coconut or fresh coconut, being called refined or extra virgin coconut oil, respectively. Extra virgin coconut oil is the one that has the most health benefits, since it does not go through refining processes and does not lose nutrients.
Main benefits of coconut oil
Coconut oil is very versatile so it has different uses and advantages.
The main benefits are:
Strengthens the immune system by protecting the organism against microorganisms and preventing the development of diseases.
Moisturizes the skin and hair, in addition to preventing the appearance of wrinkles due to the high concentration of antioxidants in its composition.
Helps burn abdominal fat, because it hinders the deposition of circulating fat in fat tissue.
Increases the feeling of fullness, helping in weight loss.
In addition to this, coconut oil is able to improve cholesterol levels and improve bowel function. See below how to use coconut oil and make the most of all its benefits:
1. How to use coconut oil to lose weight
A study in adult women showed that changing soybean oil for coconut oil helps reduce abdominal fat and improve cholesterol levels, especially when that change is made within a balanced diet for weight loss.
To obtain this result, you should consume 2 tablespoons of coconut oil per day, preferably extra virgin, adding it in juices, salads, teas or coffee, plus it is also possible to prepare eggs, meats and fish with this oil.
2. How to use coconut oil for cooking
Coconut oil can be used in various ways to cook, can be added to rice, to make grilled meats, to sauté vegetables, to make frying and even in the realization of cakes and cakes.
For this you should only replace the fat you usually use, be it sunflower oil, corn oil or olive oil, for the coconut oil. So if you normally use 2 tablespoons of olive oil, just substitute 2 tablespoons of coconut oil so you can get your benefits and always choosing extra virgin. However, it is important to remember that coconut oil, because it is a fat, contributes a large amount of calories, so its daily recommendation is 2 tbsp per day.
This oil can be easily prepared at home and for that you only need coconut water and coconut with brown shell.
3. How to use coconut oil to moisturize hair
Prepare homemade masks with coconut oil is very simple, it is hardly necessary to choose some ingredients to make it and mix them with a few tablespoons of coconut oil to make your hair more nourished, hydrated and strong. However, although coconut oil is very nutritious it should not be applied pure on the hair and you should always choose to use extra virgin coconut oil, cold pressed and 100% natural.
See what you need to prepare homemade and natural masks with coconut oil:
Coconut oil 3 tbsp + Aloe gel 5cdas + Honey 2 tbsp.
Coconut oil 3 tbsp + 1 banana and 1/2 avocado + 1c of mayonnaise.
Coconut oil 4 tbsp + 4 tbsp olive oil.
The options mentioned above, are homemade masks ideal to moisturize and nourish dry, lifeless and brittle hair.
These masks should be applied to freshly washed hair and dry with a towel, leaving them to act between 20 to 25 minutes. Once the time has elapsed, the hair must be washed again with shampoo to remove all the remaining residues. If you want to enhance the effect of the masks you can opt for the use of a thermal cap or a hot wet towel, as it will help to increase its moisturizing effect.
4. How to use coconut oil to moisturize the skin
For use on the skin, coconut oil is very beneficial because it is a natural antifungal and bactericidal, which has a high moisturizing power for the skin, being easily absorbed.
So if you have dry and rough skin you should try to put some coconut oil in a cotton and gently rub it across the face, placing a greater amount in the eye area, leaving it to work throughout the night. Another usefulness is that this oil can also be applied to remove makeup, removing even the waterproof eyelash mascara and lipstick when it is in solid state.
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