Coconut oil has nourished people for thousands of years in the tropics, and its numerous health benefits are now being rediscovered here in America. The medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) in coconut oil have been shown in studies to help boost metabolism and energy levels. The Mayo clinic says that caprylic acid capsules, derived from coconut oil, have been shown to have antifungal properties, which must be why the caprylic acid in coconut oil has been used for quite a while in killing candida albicans yeast overgrowth. The lauric acid in coconut oil turns to monolaurin in the body, a proven anti-bacterial and anti-viral agent. Many report benefits to their thyroid problems when consuming coconut oil. Others have reported relief from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Many people use Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) on a daily basis because it helps them to reduce food cravings and helps them to lose weight. Let’s look more closely at some of these health benefits, but first, let’s look at some of the myths surrounding coconut oil , saturated fat and heart disease.

Coconut oil has gotten a bad rap in the American press over the last 40 or 50 years, but unjustly so. Yes, coconut oil is mostly made up of saturated fat, however, populations that use coconut almost exclusively in their cooking have very low rates of heart disease, such as in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, each person consumes an average of 120 coconuts per year, yet their heart disease rates are only 1 or 2 people out of every 1000. Here in America, where we consume very little coconut oil and lots of vegetable oil, various diseases of the heart and vascular system account for approximately 1 out of every 2 deaths – that would be 500 out of 1000 deaths!

Interesting Note:
Proctor & Gamble and other companies that made vegetable oils sponsored most of the research that supposedly links saturated fat & cholesterol with heart disease. Hmm…

Coconut oil is nature’s richest source of Medium-Chain Fatty Acids (MCFAs) that get burned for energy instead of stored for fat. Compare this to most vegetable oils, that are made up of long-chain fatty acids which tend to be stored in the body as fat instead of burned for energy like the MCFAs in coconut oil. This is why coconut oil can increase your metabolism, give you energy and help you to lose weight.

These MCFA’s in the coconut oil are thermogenetic, meaning they boost your basal body temperature and metabolism.

Many people have reported that consuming Virgin Coconut Oil helps them to lose weight. They often see increased energy levels and fewer cravings for carbohydrates and sweets. Sugar cravings seem to be caused by a lack of nutrients, especially minerals, in the diet, and consuming coconut oil can help you to absorb more minerals. It’s also easier for many people to eat less when consuming the recommended amount of 2 - 6 Tablespoons of coconut oil per day, because the fats provide a feeling of satiety or fullness after eating that is not generally experienced when eating a low-fat meal.

Coconut Oil Turns To Energy, Not Fat

Coconut oil can help you lose weight because it is metabolized differently from other fats that we consume. It is turned rather easily and quickly into energy, instead of being stored as fat in the body. It is also easily digested, as it does not need bile salts in order to be processed and used.

Add Coconut Oil to Diet & Lose Weight

Researchers have shown that because of the metabolism-boosting properties of medium-chain fatty acids, you can actually promote weight loss without decreasing your caloric intake simply by adding these MCFAs to your diet! This means that you may be able to lose weight simply by using coconut oil in place of all the other oils you currently use in your diet. Of course, we do recommend moderate intake of nutrient-dense foods as well as moderate exercise to also help promote weight loss.

We seem to be having an “epidemic” of undetected thyroid problems. This may be caused by increased consumption of iodine-blocking foods like soy and peanuts, as well as increased consumption of vegetable oils that have been shown to cause thyroid problems. Other environmental factors like increased pollution and exposure to pesticides and heavy metals, including fluoride in our drinking water may also be at fault. In any case, more and more doctors are starting to realize that people may have hypothyroidism even when it does not show up on the standard bloods tests they give.

Coconut Oil – An Excellent Thyroid Booster

Coconut oil, because of its metabolism-stimulating properties, seems to be an excellent thyroid system builder. Many people with borderline thyroid problems that do not show up on tests have seen improvements in their thyroid symptoms after taking VCO. If you have problems with your thyroid, you may want to try including coconut oil and/or coconut products like coconut milk and flakes in your diet.

Besides boosting your metabolism, the lauric acid in coconut oil is proven to be anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal, so it helps to boost your immune system and to keep you from getting sick. The lauric acid helps your body to fight bacterial infections, including strep, viral infections, including HIV and herpes, parasites like giardia and candida fungal infections.

Dr. Conrado S. Dayrit, M.D., after a 1999-2000 study of HIV patients, concluded that coconut oil does have an anti-viral effect and that it “can beneficially reduce the viral load of HIV patients.”

Coconut Oil’s ability to heal and nourish the skin is well known in the tropics. Many people apply VCO directly to their skin, scalp and hair to help with dry, itchy skin and scalp problems. Many positive results have been reported by those using coconut oil topically for fungal infections, diaper rash, eczema, psoriasis and even acne! It seems that the anti-microbial properties seen in VCO when consumed can also make a difference even when coconut oil is used topically.

Bruce Fife N.D. in “Eat Fat, Look Thin” and “Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil” has documented some more health benefits associated with MCFAs in coconut oil, including, but not limited to:

• Improving insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose (diabetes and blood sugar)*

• Expelling or killing tapeworms, lice, giardia and other parasites*

• Protecting against bacteria that cause food poisoning, dental cavities, throat infections, pneumonia and more*

• Helping protect the body from breast, colon and other cancers*

See his books for more information.

Our favorite brand of Virgin Coconut Oil is Nourishing Planet. This premium oil comes from the pristine environment of Fiji, where the USDA certified organic coconuts are chopped and mechanically pressed straight after the fresh coconuts are opened and dried. This well-tested process does not destroy or alter the natural components, and therefore retains more of the intrinsic nutrition of the coconut, including the tocotienols. Studies have shown that tocotrienols appear to be the most powerful of the vitamin E antioxidants. In fact, according to Dr. Mercola, the antioxidant effects of tocotrienols are 40 to 60 times more effective than alpha tocopherol. Various studies have shown that tocotrienols help to lower the “bad” LDL cholesterol, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, reduce plaque in the arteries and boost immune system function.* This process also leaves a virgin oil that retains the delightful taste and aroma of fresh coconuts. For more info, go to their website:

www.NourishingPlanet.com

Dr. Bruce Fife (ND) says “coconut oil is the healthiest oil on earth”. Dr. Mercola (MD) recommends the consumption of virgin coconut oil as well for its numerous health benefits, including weight loss. Even the mainstream media is finally catching on - the May 20, 2003 edition of Women's World, a very popular magazine, called coconut oil a "miracle food" and told its readers about the ability of coconut oil to help the body burn unwanted fat, increase your energy, and help those who have thyroid problems.

However, not all coconut oil is alike in its health-giving properties. Most coconut oils (that are not “virgin”) are produced using sun-dried copra which accumulates molds and bacteria, thus needing severe processing, including bleaching, refining and deodorizing, before it is safe to sell and consume. This is because the copra is not generally dried in a sanitary way. The processing is accomplished by heating the coconut at very high temperatures, like 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This process kills some of the nutrients like vitamin E. This copra is also typically filtered through (bleaching) clays to remove impurities. Many modern methods use chemical solvents as well like hexane to extract more oil from the copra. Some coconut oil is also hydrogenated, a process that creates trans-fatty acids. You may have read in the news lately how trans-fatty acids are bad for you – you definitely want to avoid them!

You want to make sure to get virgin coconut oil that is processed right after opening the fresh coconuts. A clue: if it still has the fresh taste and aroma of coconuts, it is “closer to the nut” and retains more of the nutrients of the original coconut. We also recommend getting USDA Certified Organic, since organic foods have been shown to contain higher nutrient levels and fewer pesticide residues. You also want to take a close look at the processing method, even for virgin oils. Some virgin coconut oils use a fermentation process, in which the coconut meat is left out for a long period of time (traditionally 24-36 hours) to ferment.

The oil that we highly recommend, the Nourishing Planet brand, is processed differently. It is made by mechanically pressing the chopped and warm air dried coconut meat straight after the coconuts are opened and dried, thus avoiding processing which destroys or alters the natural components. It is NOT refined, bleached or deodorized (RBD) NOR hydrogenated NOR altered by fermentation. This pure virgin oil retains the healthy properties of coconuts including the medium chain fatty acids and averages 50% of the highly beneficial lauric acid. This well-tested and unique process retains more of the nutrition of the coconut, including the tocotrienols, compared to some other processes, and ensures a lengthy shelf life.

Studies have shown that tocotrienols appear to be the most powerful of the vitamin E antioxidants.* In fact, according to Dr. Mercola, the antioxidant effects of tocotrienols are 40 to 60 times more effective than alpha tocopherol. Various studies have shown that tocotrienols help to lower the “bad” LDL cholesterol, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, reduce plaque in the arteries and boost immune system function.*

* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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No Chemicals Added or Used in Processing
No Bleaching
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Nourishing Planet Gets Their Coconuts From The Pristine Environment of Fiji

Nourishing Planet USDA Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil comes from coconuts produced on a remote island in Fiji where the water and air are pure and unpolluted.  We invite you to compare Nourishing Planet™ Virgin Coconut Oil to other high quality virgin coconut oils. We think that you will find that it compares very favorably. In fact, we’re so sure that we’re prepared to make you a special offer; well two special offers:

Our first special offer is a Virgin Coconut Oil Starter Pak with 2 – 32 oz jars of coconut oil and a special report: 7 Natural Weight Loss Secrets. These include secrets are ones that the food industry doesn’t want you to know about, but that can make a huge difference in the ease with which you will be able to take off your excess weight and keep it off. This starter pak is for those of you who maybe aren’t sure this oil can do all we say it can, but want to try it out.

We are also offering a Virgin Coconut Oil Deluxe Pak with 1 – 32 oz jar of coconut oil, 1 gallon of coconut oil and 3 reports to give you all the tools you need to lose your excess weight and keep it off. These reports include: “7 Natural Weight Loss Secrets”, “All-Natural Thyroid Boosters” and “The Healthy Coconut Oil Weight Loss Program.

If you’re serious about losing weight with coconut oil, you’ll want to try our Deluxe Pak. Not only does it come with enough coconut oil to take 3.5 Tablespoons per day for 3 months, but the reports are worth the cost of the Pak alone. Many are saying that there is an epidemic of thyroid problems in our country, and low thyroid may be a major cause of obesity and being overweight. The “All-Natural Thyroid Boosters” report will give you ideas about why low thyroid is such a problem in our country today, even for those with normal thyroid blood tests. It will also show you, step by step, what you can do to naturally boost your thyroid, energy and metabolism, and hence lose weight with much less effort!

The Healthy Coconut Oil Weight Loss Program will give you guidelines to follow, including how much coconut oil to take for optimum fat-burning, and what other types of foods and in what amounts to help you to lose weight. It will also talk about what foods to avoid for maximum weight loss. This 22 page report, is jam packed full of healthy ideas for losing weight in combination with taking virgin coconut oil, and is included with the Deluxe Pak.

What you get:

• 2 – 32 oz (1 quart) Nourishing Planet Virgin Coconut Oil jars

• 1 – Report: “7 Natural Weight Loss Secrets”
  

The items in this package normally sell for almost $60, but we are selling them in the Starter Pak for a limited time for only $39.95 – you SAVE almost $20! This is enough coconut oil for you to jump start your weigh loss program for 1-2 months. If it lasts you 2 months, it only cost $20 per month or less than a dollar per day! This package is for you if you want to try the oil out. It will last for 2+ months if you take about 2 Tablespoons per day.

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What you get:

• 1 – 32 oz Nourishing Planet Virgin Coconut Oil jar

• – 128 oz (1 gallon) Nourishing Planet Virgin Coconut Oil
• – Report: “7 Natural Weight Loss Secrets”
• – E-Report: “All-Natural Thyroid Boosters”
• – E-Report – “The Healthy Coconut Oil Weight Loss Program”
• FREE SHIPPING

The items in this package normally sell for close to $120, but it can be yours for a limited time for only $89.95. This package comes with FREE SHIPPING and will SAVE YOU $40! This is enough coconut oil for you to take for 3 months or more! This package is designed for people serious about losing weight and improving their health. It will last for three months if you take the recommended 3.5 Tablespoons per day.

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Our Rock Solid Guarantee:

We’re so sure that you’ll love our virgin coconut oil and our reports and the benefits that they will bring you that we offer you the following rock solid guarantee: Use 1 quart of the VCO, along with following the tips that apply to you in our report(s), for at least 1 month. If you do not think that your health has benefited in any way, or you have not lost any weight even though you followed our tips and used the VCO every day, please send the second unused and unopened jar or pail of VCO back to us and we will refund your money. The reports are yours to keep just for trying our VCO.

P.S. If you can’t decide which Pak to get, we suggest the Deluxe Pak – with this Special, the oil only costs less than 53 cents per oz, and you get all three reports to give your Fat Burning Program a huge –so what do you have to lose (besides A Lot of Weight!)?

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.