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Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It tastes like coconut.

Usage Tips

  1. Extra Virgin Coconut Oil can be used for frying or cooking at higher temperatures.It can be used on toast and grilled sandwich instead of butter. It can be used for frying eggs, popping popcorn and in salad dressing. It can be used as a substitute to vegetable oil in baking.

Description

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is the unrefined coconut oil, obtained by cold-pressing the liquid from the coconut meat, then separating the oil from the milk and water. It is milky white in appearance and, tastes and smells like coconut. It has a high smoke point, making it ideal for cooking at high temperatures.

Health benefits

  • Extra Virgin Coconut Oil contains healthy medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) which is not circulated in the bloodstream. They are converted into energy and helps in weight loss.
  • The MCFAs also accelerate metabolism which increases energy and stimulates thyroid function.
  • It contains lauric acid that helps to balance hormones naturally and also increases estrogen levels, especially during menopause.
  • The capric acid and lauric acid in it also work as effective treatments for candida Albicans and yeast infections.
  • It enhances the secretion of insulin in the body and control blood sugar level in the body.
  • The high content of lauric acid in it helps in reducing total cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol, thus promoting better heart health.

Selection Guide

Look for organic, cold pressed, unrefined and unbleached Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.femina.in/food/recipes/5-health-benefits-of-extra-virgin-coconut-oil%E2%80%94feminain-8677.html

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