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Nourishing Planet Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil 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 nor deodorized (RBD) nor hydrogenated. 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.
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Many people have reported that consuming Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) helps them to lose weight. They often experience increased energy levels and fewer cravings for carbohydrates and sweets with the addition of virgin coconut oil to their diet. It’s easier for many people to eat less when consuming 2 - 4 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.
Virgin coconut oil is rich in the medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), like lauric acid, that have been shown to boost the metabolism. In fact, around 50% of the fatty acids in this coconut oil are lauric acid. It appears that the amount of energy used to metabolize these MCFAs is greater than the energy they provide, and lauric acid is the most rapidly metabolized fatty acid, scientist have found. Coconut oil has a “thermogenic” effect, meaning it raises your body temperature. This in turn boosts energy levels and metabolism. This may be why it seems to be especially helpful with those who have sluggish thyroid problems*, that often don't show up on blood tests for thyroid function.
Research alludes to the fact that a major cause of weight problems in America today may be an under-active thyroid gland, especially among women. That’s because the thyroid gland controls body temperature and metabolism, and when the thyroid is sluggish, body temperature and metabolism tend to slow down. Some other symptoms of low, or hypothyroid, are fatigue, cold hands and feet, depression, anxiety, constipation, easy bruising, insomnia, dry skin, unhealthy and brittle nails, allergies and asthma, migraines, acne, hair loss and low sex drive.
Virgin Coconut Oil Recipes
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