FAQ's on Coconut Oil

FAQ’s on Coconut Oil

 What are the health benefits of Coconut Oil ?

• Helps to keep skin and hair healthy.
• Anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties help to strengthen immune system.
• Assists healthy functioning of thyroid and may increase metabolic rate making it useful in weight loss programmes.
• Does not increase LDL levels (bad cholesterol).
• Helps in developing strong teeth by increasing absorption of calcium and decreasing formation of plaque.
• Promotes effective use of blood glucose.
• May lessen symptoms of Dementia by keeping brain “nourished”

Can you cook with Coconut Oil ?

• Yes Coconut Oil can be used for most forms of cooking including frying, roasting and baking.

Will Coconut Oil make my food taste of coconut ?

• The coconut flavour tends to be lost when heated especially in savoury dishes but there have been some reports of increased sweetness or a slight coconut flavour when used in baking.

Can Coconut Oil be used on the skin ?

• Yes Coconut Oil is a very efficient moisturiser and can be made more luxurious by the addition of a few drops of your favourite essential oil. It can also be put on your hair and left overnight as a deep conditioning treatment.

Can Coconut Oil be used to help control Diabetes ?

• There is evidence that lauric acid in Coconut Oil helps maintain sugar levels and improves secretion of insulin making it beneficial for diabetics.

What is the shelf life of Coconut Oil?

• A good quality Coconut Oil should remain unspoilt for at least 2 years.

Do I have to store my Coconut Oil in the fridge ?

• No it is not necessary to keep in fridge and if you do it becomes rock solid.

Can I use Coconut Oil as a substitute for butter in sandwiches ?

• Yes you can which is particularly helpful if you are lactose intolerant. Some people detect a slight coconut taste and many find they need to use a little less.

What is the meaning of “raw” and “unpasteurised” ?

• Both terms refer to the amount of heat used to process the coconut oil. Pasteurisation is a process sometimes used to kill bacteria involving heating to high temperature.  It is generally believed that the best quality coconut oils keeping the heating process to a minimum.

What is bulletproof coffee?

• A health drink usually consumed at breakfast made of upgraded coffee mixed like a smoothie with 1-2 tablespoons of unsalted butter plus 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Upgraded coffee is made from the highest performance coffee beans that can be found. The idea is that you have it instead of eating breakfast and will keep you feeling full until lunchtime. This theory has led to it being favoured by some diabetics and those wishing to lose weight.