Humans are not the only species to benefit from coconut oil. Yes, your canine friends will also enjoy its health benefits. For humans, coconut oil works wonders when used on hair, skin, teeth and even in diets. People use coconut oil for dogs for several helpful health benefits and uses. Thinking of treating your dogs to its amazing…
Coconut Oil Health Facts
Organic virgin coconut oil has so many uses and benefits. Want to put them to good use? Start here for our articles about coconut oil facts and benefits!
How Much Coconut Oil Should You Eat Per Day?
Coconut oil’s health benefits are more than a trend. Plenty of studies have shown that its unique fatty acid content pack a punch for a variety of health benefits: metabolism, anti-microbial, and immunity. Plus, with all its beauty benefits, it’s a great thing to keep in the pantry. But to benefit without overdoing it, how much…
Coconut Oil Bodybuilding Tips: The Bodybuilder’s Secret Weapon
With the number of positive effects that coconut oil has on the human body, it’s no wonder that millions of health-conscious people have made it a staple in their diet. What’s not to like? It can improve your immune system, boost cognitive function, improve HDL, lower LDL and it tastes great too. Now those hitting…
Coconut Oil’s Rare Structure is Like Mother’s Milk
Coconut oil is wholesome and healthy in many ways. The most delightful part is the lauric acid content. This amazing compound is rare in nature, except in mother’s milk. It’s the stuff that strengthens and protects newborns. That means — you guessed it — coconut oil also works to boost the immune system, aid in mineral…
Coconut Oil for Pets: Uses, Benefits, and Tips!
We write a lot about the many benefits of coconut oil for people, but we haven’t yet said much about coconut oil for pets. We’ve also been getting a lot of questions about this on our facebook page, so there’s definitely interest. Well, it’s for good reason because coconut oil is a healthy and beneficial…
Coconut Oil Side Effects – The Culprits and Why
As you likely already know, we love coconut oil and its many health benefits. In addition to making food taste amazing, it can aid weight loss and protect you from bacteria and viruses. This “magic” oil’s medium chain triglycerides and high lauric acid content make it a true superfood. However, just like any other supplement or superfood,…
The Truth About Canola Oil: Trans Fats and More
Today’s food marketing has vendors doing everything they can to claim their products are healthy, “green”, and other trendy buzzwords. But the motives of food corporations are ultimately about the bottom line, and what you often find is that the products are manufactured not for their healthfulness but for their cheap production and improved shelf…
Coconut Oil Pulling Benefits
Coconut oil pulling is a type of oral health therapy that dates as far back as 3,000 years. According to an article published by dentistryiq.com, this practice has its origins in Ayurvedic medicine. The term “oil pulling” comes from the process of sucking, pulling, and pushing oil though the teeth. Here is some more information…
Medium Chain Triglycerides: How They Help You
Medium chain triglycerides, or MCT’s, may sound like some kind of artificial additive that is being put into foods, but they are actually a wonderfully beneficial fatty acid that is found primarily in coconut oil. Purported to be good for all things from weight loss to Alzheimer’s, these unique fats may just become one of…
Coconut Oil’s Good Saturated Fat Health Benefits
Virgin coconut oil is mostly saturated fat, so it is easy to wonder: What makes it so healthy? The answer lies in the fact that not all saturated fats are created equal, and the ideal saturated fats in coconut oil are actually healthy for the heart and blood vessels (and so much more). Coconut Oil…
