Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Benefits And How to Make It

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

There are a lot of advantages to making and consuming organic extra virgin coconut oil. Typically extra virgin coconut oil has to be extracted without using heat or chemicals in order to be legitimate in one pressing. Most of the time, virgin coconut oil is removed by using a wet press method. Essentially, the way that you remove the oil from the coconut is to mash the coconut up and then float oil to the surface with water. The yeast in the coconut will help the oil to break down and separate. The oil should float to the surface. It takes about 50 coconuts to make 1 gallon of coconut oil. Making coconut oil takes time and effort. This is one of the reasons why it is so expensive.

How to Make Coconut Oil by Yourself

In order to make it worthwhile, you want to start with at least five coconuts. Make sure to remove the hard outer nutshell and keep the coconut milk. You are going to want to put the coconut meat and the coconut milk into a blender and blend them up. Blend it on the highest setting for at least 5 min. ( We use a blender today instead of a press because it is easier, but this is still considered virgin coconut oil.)

After it is all blended up, put in a large bucket and allow it to sit for 24 to 48 hours. The coconut should contain some yeast in it which will help to separate the oil from the water. The oil should float to the surface. In order to have an easier time extracting it, you’re going to want to put it into a smaller container and let it sit out for a while. Then, you’re going to want to put the smaller container into the fridge. As the temperature of the liquid drops to below 75°, the oil should form a hard white residue on the surface. This is your extra virgin coconut oil. You want to remove it with a spoon and gathered into its own container. This is pure organic virgin coconut oil. You can use it to cook with, or you can eat it straight. My favorite ways to you coconut oil is by using it to pop popcorn.


Benefits of Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

There are a lot of virgin coconut oil benefits. Coconut oil is very good for your body both internally and externally. 92% of the fat that it contains is saturated fat. But more than half of this thought is in the form of lauric acid. This acid is very good for your body. It is the same type of fatty acid that is found in mother’s breast milk. Not only is it easy to digest, but it also satiates your appetite. People often take 2 tablespoons of coconut oil prior to eating a meal so that they will not be very hungry. Coconut oil helps them to not eat as many carbohydrates. Their body gets used to burning fat stead of sugar and it helps them to correct their metabolism. There are also several other benefits of using extra-virgin coconut oil. I like to use it for oil pulling. It helps me to remove germs and bacteria out of my mouth. In addition, you can also use coconut oil on your skin, and you can use it as a mild antibiotic. You can even use it as a product that will strengthen your hair and make it shiny and beautiful.

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Give This Fatty Acid A Chance

Posted on March 22, 2012 by admin21

It has long been known that Saturated fat — fat that consists of triglycerides containing only saturated fatty acids — can cause quite a number of cardiovascular diseases.  You can understand just how bad the reputation of this kind of fat is.  If you want to live a healthy and longer life, you would make it a priority to stay away from consuming food that has a high amount of saturated fat.  Which is why it is also understandable why people are skeptical about the so-called “miracle wonder” of Virgin Coconut Oil, which is composed of saturated fatty acids.

How can something like Coconut oil be healthy if it is composed of such fatty acids?  Well, recent research on this particular oil has provided us with the answer and provided Coconut oil a chance.

Coconut Oil is primarily a medium-chain fatty acid or MCFA, for short.  Because of this, it is broken down immediately for use rather than stored (which is how cholesterol builds up).  MCFA’s aren’t bundled up into chylomicrons for circulation like LCFA’s or long-chain fatty acids.  What happens upon intake is that these MCFA’s

are transported to the liver for conversion into energy.  The quick conversion process prevents weight gain as long as calories consumed as Coconut oil do not exceed the body’s natural caloric needs.  Not only that, but this particular type of oil is found to speed metabolism and increase energy expenditure, which gives rise to a great deal of interest for Coconut oil’s potential as an aid to help you lose weight.

The research conducted on Coconut oil not only showed its potential to help you lose weight, it also showed that MCFA’s may be useful in curing and preventing diseases such as diabetes, osteoporosis, a couple of virus-related diseases like mononucleosis, hepatitis C, and herpes, gallblader diseases, Crohn’s disease, and last but definitely not least, cancer.  The smaller size of the MCFA’s as compared to the size of LCFA’s, also allows the MCFA to be digested more easily, making them ideal for those suffering digestive diseases.  The Coconut oil also has the capabilities to assist in the absorption and help retain calcium which is beneficial to our bones.

Here’s another great thing about Coconut oil: it has anti-microbial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties!

Lipid-coated bacteria, as its name suggests, contain a lipid coat which encloses their DNA among other cellular materials.  When consumed by humans, Coconut oil disrupts the lipid membrane.  This makes the bacteria susceptible.  The Coconut oil kills the pathogens without causing harm to the host (meaning “us”), it also does not harm the health-promoting intestinal bacteria.

Where does the anti-microbial property of Coconut oil come from?  It comes from the monoglycerides and free fatty acids–which are mainly lauric and capric acids–which the Coconut oil has a  lot of.

The thing about Coconut oil is that it is easily absorbed and it prevents free-radical damage.  It does not only prevent sickness and keep us healthy inside, it also has benefits for our skin and our hair.  With all the benefits that can be gained from Coconut oil, it’s definitely worth trying.  So, what do you say?  Will you give this fatty acid a chance?

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Learn More About The Virgin Coconut Oil Weight Loss Diet

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin21

If you want to lose weight, the best way to do it is probably by using the virgin coconut oil weight loss diet. In the last few years, one of the most popular dieting methods has been using hCG. Using coconut oil is way more effective and a lot better for your body. When people use hCG for dieting, they are basically starving themselves and at the same time convincing themselves that they’re not hungry. Not only do they starve themselves by their caloric intake, but they also starve their bodies nutritionally. They do not get the right amount of fat that their body needs in order to operate properly. I have known a few people on hCG that have been very difficult to talk to. This is because there bodies were not using fats and cholesterol to create necessary hormones. As a result, they were very hormonally imbalanced.

The virgin coconut oil diet is a lot different. Virgin coconut oil benefits your body nutritionally. At the same time, it requires energy to break down the fat that is found in coconut oil. As a result, you can actually take coconut oil and lose weight. For the average diet, it is recommended that you take about 1 tablespoon of coconut oil per day per 50 pounds that you weigh. Someone who weighs a hundred and 50 pounds, would take 3 tablespoons of coconut oil per day, and someone who weighs 200 pounds would take 4 tablespoons of coconut oil per day. By taking the coconut oil and cutting down on your carbohydrate intake, you will begin to lose weight, probably at the rate of one or 2 pounds per week. The nice thing about the coconut oil diet is that you get everything that you need nutritionally, you just aren’t hungry for all of the carbs. Coconut oil will satisfy your appetite. This means that you will not be hungry, but you will be able to lose weight because your body will not want to overeat.

Most of the people in America who are fat are fat because their bodies do not get enough nutrition. They are trying to find the nutrition they need, by eating junk food. The more processed foods become, the less nutritional value they provide you. The real reason why so many people are fat isn’t simply because they eat too much, but it’s because their bodies are being nutritionally starved. They’re trying to find nutrition simply by eating more unhealthy foods, and then they are just getting fatter.

Virgin coconut oil benefits your body nutritionally because it provides you with a healthy source of saturated fat. It contains a rare fatty acid chain called lauric acid. This helps in brain and cellular development. It helps your body to produce healthy cholesterol and hormones. So if you do go on the coconut oil diet, you may be surprised to notice that you feel better, and are more emotionally stable than you have been with any other diet you have ever done.

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Coconut Oil is a Nutritious and Essential Part of Your Diet

Posted on March 17, 2012 by admin21

Coconut oil contains a lot of rare chain fatty acids. First of all it contains lauric acid. This is a valuable acid that is good at helping with brain development, and it is also the same type of acid that you can find in breast milk. Coconut oil is a very important source of saturated fat for people to live in the tropics. In these areas of the world, there is usually less access to meat, but people do have access to virgin coconut oil.  92% of the fats found in virgin coconut oil are saturated fats and are very good for your body.  Even though the health industry has demonized saturated fats, there are still a lot of saturated fats out there that are very good for you. Coconut oil is one of these. The oil from coconuts can be used by your body and turned into hormones or cholesterol to help regulate your mood and your life. One of the biggest causes of depression or emotional problems is a hormone imbalance. You can help prevent hormone imbalances by making sure to consume at least a little bit of coconut oil on a daily basis.


Virgin coconut oil benefits your body in a lot of different ways. You can even use virgin coconut oil for helping you go on a diet. Other diets like hCG will starve your body. Your body starts to waste, because first of all, your body doesn’t get the caloric intake that it needs in order to maintain itself, and second of all it doesn’t get the nutritional value that it needs. Even though not having the right caloric value is a great way to lose weight, not having the right nutrition is never a good idea. The reason why most diets don’t work is because they don’t provide you adequate amount of nutrition when you are dieting, and your body just can’t cope with it. The Coconut oil diet works because it provides you with nutrition. Basically, the way it works is that you take between two and 4 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil every day. The amount that you take will depend on your body weight, but it is essentially 1 tablespoon per day per 50 pounds of body weight. Even though coconut oil is high in fat, it takes a lot of energy for your body to digest coconut oil, so you can actually lose weight while you are eating and digesting it. The other great benefit about coconut oil is that it satisfies you or at least fulfills your appetite, because it is high in fat. At the same time it also fulfills your nutritional cravings.

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Women Can Take Coconut Oil For Weight Loss

Posted on March 16, 2012 by admin21

For women, losing weight is, perhaps, the most sought after resolution and they would be willing to go through extreme lengths in order to attain that ‘perfect’ weight.  Let’s face it, though.  Trying to lose weight is a very daunting task and people, at times, can go over-board with their diet regimen so much so that they end up being unhealthy and sometimes these diet regimens don’t even work.

Trying to attain that ‘perfect’ weight entails a lot of work.  You won’t magically wake up one morning to find that you have lost ten or twenty pounds.  You would have to work for it.  You must prepare yourself–not only physically but also mentally–and it requires you to undergo various research in order to find the diet that is just right for you, one that is healthy and that will give you results should you follow through with it.  One of the many dietary regimens that you can use is the Coconut oil diet.

Coconut oil is a tropical vegetable oil that is made from the dried fruit of the Coconut Palm tree.  The Coconut oil consists largely of a certain type of saturated fatty acid.  One tablespoon of the aforementioned oil contains 117 calories and 13.6 grams of fat.  So, you may ask, is it really possible to add fat to your diet and lose weight?  According to Bruce Fife, author of ‘Eat Fat, Look Thin”, “Yes, if it’s the right fat.”  He further recommends adding Coconut oil and substituting it for poly-saturated oils to suppress appetite, boost metabolism, and bring about weight loss.

It is advised when following through with this regimen, to use about three tablespoons of natural Coconut oil daily, either virgin coconut oil or processed, whether for stir-frying, as a salad dressing, adding it into other foods, or taking it straight.  The fat is also present in canned Coconut milk which can be substituted for milk in many recipes, and fresh Coconut fruit, which can be eaten as a snack or grated over fruits and salads.

How does Coconut oil promote weight loss?  According to some studies, the key to extra virgin coconut oil and weight loss is the fact that it decreases your appetite while you’re eating the meat and afterwards.  When these fats are added, people are satisfied sooner and eat less, and at the next meal they don’t make up for it by eating more–which is a problem most people undergoing strict diet regimens constantly face.  Although the Coconut oil does contain fat, these fats are Medium-Chain Triglyceride which means that it has a shorter length of molecule.  The length of the molecule determines how the fat is metabolized, making Coconut oil fats metabolize quicker, rapidly being broken down and burnt up by the body, much like carbohydrates for energy.  According to Fife, “With Medium-Chain Triglycerides, you’re eating fat calories, but you’re eating fewer effective calories because metabolism rises, and you end up burning calories, not storing them as fat.”  Using Coconut oil in diet also stimulates metabolism, promoting thermogenesis (burning of calories to produce heat).

Despite this, the American Heart Association, however, cautions people about using Coconut oil for the diets.  Though they believe that Coconut oil is very promising, they believe that eating or using Coconut oil does not guarantee a free-pass into the weight loss department.  Losing weight, as I have pointed out before, requires a lot of patience, perseverance and work and Coconut oil should only be used to help attain the goal of losing weight and not as the sole solution to weight loss.

Though there is nothing intrinsically bad in Coconut oil usage, especially in regards to dieting, it is not recommended to people with severe diabetes or a liver condition.

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Virgin Coconut Oil And Nutrition

Posted on March 3, 2012 by admin21

Before you buy virgin coconut oil, it is important to realize that there can be a lot of important benefits that you’ll get from it. First of all, extra virgin coconut oil is an important source of saturated fats. Everybody needs saturated fats in order for their bodies to function properly. Every cell in your body is surrounded by a cell membrane. The cell membrane is composed of a protective layer made up by fatty acid chains derived from saturated fat. The fat found in coconut oil can help out in brain development and hormone regulation as well.

Not only is coconut oil a good source of fat, but it also has a myriad of other uses and there are many virgin coconut oil benefits. For example, you can use coconut oil to help strengthen your hair and your nails. My wife actually thinks that if you combine coconut oil and cod liver oil, you get very strong hair and nails. This is because your body is getting all of the nutrients that it needs.

If your body is deficient in nutrients, your hair will start to fall out of your head. When my sister was serving a mission in the Philippines, she didn’t get as much nutrition as she needed. She didn’t have a lot of access to fresh milk, and she probably didn’t eat as healthily as she would have normally. As a result, she started to lose her hair.  If she would’ve taken coconut oil, she probably would’ve gotten a lot more nutrients into her diet, considering that the Philippines is abundant with coconuts. One of the best things that you can do for your body is to make sure that you have the right nutrition.

In America, food is much cheaper than it is in the rest of the world (as a percentage of income). You can work one day out of the month and pay for your food bill.  One of the biggest problems with the North American Free Trade Agreement is that it puts a lot of farmers in Mexico out of business. One of the biggest problems is that people eat too many potato chips, soda, and fast food. There are essentially two reasons why. First of all, it is extremely cheap compared to buying fruits and vegetables, , and second of all, it is addictive. Even though this type of food appears to be delicious, it has very little nutritional value because it is so highly processed. A lot of times people will feel like they are lacking nutritionally, so they will eat more soda, potato chips, and fast food. Their bodies don’t get all the nutrition they need, they just get fatter. In America, we have an interesting problem because the people that make the least amount of money also are the fattest. It actually costs a little bit more money to live on a healthy diet. And when you live in a country where farmers are paid not to farm because they would easily over produce, having an abundance isn’t always the best thing for you.

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Five Good Reasons Why Coconut Oil Is Healthy

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin21

Coconut oil is very healthy and good for you. There are essentially five different reasons why it is healthy. First of all, it is a very important source of saturated fat. The same saturated fat that is found in coconut oil is also found in breast milk. This saturated fat is used to form our cell membranes, and it is also used for brain development.

The second reason why Coconut oil is good for you is because it can be used as a mouth rinse to get rid of bacteria and germs that live inside of your mouth. These germs will attach themselves around the fat molecules in the coconut oil, the same way that soaps work to remove dirt and germs from your clothing. After rinsing your mouth for about 20 seconds, spit it out and you’ll be surprised at how much bacteria comes out with the coconut oil.

The third reason why Coconut oil is healthy is because you can apply it to your skin. When you put it on your skin, it acts as a moisturizer, but it doesn’t only moisturize your skin but also helps to get rid of fungus and bacteria that you might have growing on your skin. This is because coconut oil contains anti-fungal properties. It has to be extra virgin coconut oil in order to do this.

The fourth reason why Coconut oil is healthy is because it can help out with your digestion. Coconut oil is easy to digest, and it can help you if you have an upset stomach, or if you have eaten too much sugar. Coconut oil is very valuable to help you out if you are trying to lose weight.

The fifth reason why virgin coconut oil is so healthy and good is because you can use it to strengthen your hair. You can strengthen your hair simply by taking coconut oil and cod liver mixed together. Over time, your hair will thicken and look a lot more healthy. Also, you can rub it into your hair. The oil will help moisturize your hair and preevent your hair from drying out. If your hair doesn’t dry out, you will have fewer split ends, and as a result you may even be able to grow your hair longer.

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Virgin Coconut Oil Makes A Great Carrier For Six Other Types Of Essential Oil

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin21

Did you know that virgin coconut oil makes a great carrier oil which helps to facilitate the way that your body absorbs essential oils? This article contains six different essential oils that can be mixed with coconut oil in order to give you something that is even more beneficial to your body.

The first oil that can be mixed with coconut oil is lavender. Lavender tends to have a calming effect on people. It helps to calm the nerves and it helps people go to sleep. If you’re having trouble sleeping, mix a few drops of lavender oil with coconut oil and rub it on your feet or on your chest. You’ll be surprised how quickly and easily you start to relax and feel sleepy.

The second type of oil that you can mix with coconut oil is lemon. Pure lemon oil can really help to neutralize odors and it can be used for cleaning. Probably the best use for coconut oil is if you ingest it though. Coconut oil, lemon, and honey will help to soothe a dry sore throat and help it to heal.

The third type of oil that you can mix with extra virgin coconut oil is peppermint. Peppermint oil helps to increase awareness and it helps to invigorate your lungs. Also, this makes a great bug repellent. If you mix coconut oil with peppermint oil you can use that to keep bug from biting you.

The fourth type of oil that you can mix is Melaleuca. Melaleuca in and of itself is pretty expensive. You can make it last longer if you mix it with coconut oil. It helps to heal acne, and also helps to get rid of dandruff. But one of the most important properties of Melaleuca oil is that it can be used for healing. If you have a wound, you can make an antibiotic ointment by mixing a little bit of coconut oil with Melaleuca. Then, you simply put on the affected area and cover it with a Band-Aid. This helps you to heal more naturally.

The fifth type of oil that can be mixed with coconut oil is oregano. Oregano helps to support your immune system. Oregano mixed with coconut oil can help get rid of warts, and can be a very good cleansing agent for your body. If you want to get rid of rashes or skin irritants that have been caused by bacteria or fungus, mix a couple of drops of essential oregano oil into coconut oil and then apply it to the skin for disinfecting.

The sixth and last essential oil that you can use is called frankincense. By putting a few drops of frankincense into a tablespoon of coconut oil, you can help to heal minor cuts and scrapes. Additionally, people think that frankincense can help make you more beautiful and can get rid of wrinkles. This is why it is often suggested that you mix a few drops of frankincense with coconut oil in order to make a moisturizing cream that will help get rid of wrinkles. Use with caution, because frankincense is a very hot oil when it is applied directly to your skin.

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How To Make Mosquito And Insect Repellent Out Of Coconut Oil?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin21

It is pretty amazing that you can take something like virgin coconut oil, and turn it into a useful product like mosquito repellent. The interesting part about this is that you can do it all naturally. Natural insect repellent will not contain any chemicals that are harmful to your body. In addition, it will smell nice and be very effective at taking care of mosquitoes.

The easiest way to make mosquito repellent is to take 3 tablespoons of extra virgin coconut oil and melt them. Then, you want to add five or six drops of peppermint oil extract. The peppermint oil combined with the coconut oil will help to keep mosquitoes, and other insects away from you. The next step is to rub this oil all over your skin.  Make sure to get all of the areas that will be most exposed to insects. Not only is this a great way to get rid of insects, but it is also a good way for you to moisturize your skin.  If you are into tanning, it may even help you to get more tan. But even though it can help to get rid of mosquitoes and flies, it may actually attract bees. Don’t use this type of treatment if you think you might be allergic to bees.

This type of repellent will last you for about four hours. It is much better for you to use on your skin than a chemically manufactured repellent. This is because a chemical repellent will likely get absorbed into your skin, and maybe even be very bad for you. With coconut oil repellent, you can take it with you when you’re going to the beach, or when you’re going camping, or anywhere where there are a lot of insects flying around. It will help you to enjoy the outdoors a lot more, and keep from having mosquito bites.

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How To Use Virgin Coconut Oil As A Mosquito Or Insect Repellent

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin21

One of the best ways for you to use extra virgin coconut oil is as a mosquito repellent. The nice part about coconut oil repellent, is that it does not contain harmful chemicals. Several mosquito repellent contain pesticides, and some even contain harmful chemicals like DDT. You really don’t want to have this type of pesticide on your body, because it could adversely affect you. If you want something that is not only natural, but does a fairly good job at getting rid of pests, then you should try the following solution.

First of all, take about 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil and melt them very slowly. Be careful not to overheat the virgin coconut oil, because if you do, it will lose some of its beneficial properties. Be very careful that you do not overheat it. The next step is to add about three or four drops of peppermint oil extract. Natural peppermint oil is very very concentrated. Peppermint is also a good deterrent for mosquitoes, and other types of pests (although I don’t think it repels bees, so this method isn’t recommended for people who are allergic to bees). The next thing that you want to do is to rub the coconut oil all over your body. Not only will this help prevent you from getting mosquito bites, but it will also help protect your skin. Coconut oil has natural antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties.

In addition, rubbing coconut oil into your skin will also help to moisturize it and to keep it from drying out. Also, the peppermint oil will help you to smell nice while it works hard to keep insects away. Using virgin coconut oil in combination with peppermint oil, will do a good job at keeping pests and mosquitoes away.  This type of repellent will also last you for 4 to 6 hours. It is a lot better to put this on your skin than to use OFF for any other type of mosquito and pest repellent.  Virgin coconut oil has more than 101 different uses. Using it to make insect repellent, is only one of these uses.

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What Are Three of the Best Uses for Organic Virgin Coconut Oil?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Organic virgin coconut oil is probably the healthiest type of oil that you can’t take into your body. If you are taking coconut oil for dietary needs, virgin coconut oil contains the most beneficial enzymes. If you’re taking coconut oil for weight loss, or to improve your digestion, it is definitely the best type of oil that you can take. When you are trying to lose weight, you usually lower your caloric intake, and it’s a good thing to get as much nutritional value as you can out of the coconut oil that you are taking.

The second thing that a lot of people use organic virgin coconut oil for is for their skin. Lots of lotions are made out of Coconut oil. It helps to make dry skin a lot more young and vibrant. Some people think that it helps to erase the signs of aging. Not only can you apply it as a moisturizer, but you can also apply it as a antibacterial and antifungal cream. It helps to clear up rashes on your skin. You want to make sure that you use coconut oil that’s still as its natural properties if you want to derive the most benefit. The most healthy oil by far is virgin coconut oil.

The third thing that bird cooking oil can be used for is for your hair. Lots and lots of people like to use virgin coconut oil for their hair. It can be mixed with your shampoo, or used independently. Using virgin coconut oil helps to shield split ends and helps your hair to be strong and shiny. When your hair gets dried out, that is when you get a lot of split ends and when it cracks easily, but by using coping well, you make it so that your hair stays polar. In addition, you can also use styling. It works especially well for styling hair in places where the temperature is cooler than 75° because it becomes a solid. And as a solid, it helps to hold your hair in place very well.

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