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==News About Coconut== | ==News About Coconut== | ||
'''Medical wonders of Coconut oil''' | |||
*Source:http://naija247news.com/2016/05/medical-wonders-of-coconut-oil/ | |||
:By Saidat Buraimoh | |||
The scientific name for the fruit is cocos nucifera. Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means “monkey face” because the three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut, which resemble the head and face of a monkey. Nucifera means “nut-bearing.” | |||
Many people consume coconut without the knowledge of its various nutritional benefits. These are not limited to the coconut meat but also the coconut water, the coconut milk and the coconut oil. | |||
Coconut is one of the wonder foods on earth that amply provide most human needs with the attendant health benefits. | |||
Stressing the importance of coconut fruit, Dr. Mary G.Enig, a Biochemist and Nutritionist, in a paper titled ‘Coconut: In support of good health in the 21st century’, said,“Coconut products when used for inedible and especially edible uses are of the great importance for the health of the entire world. | |||
‘Coconut plays a unique role in the diets of mankind because it is a source of important physiologically functional components. These physiological functional components are found in the fat part of the whole coconut, in the fat part of desiccated coconut, and in the extracted coconut oil.” | |||
The Coconut Research Center also asserts that coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals and classified as a functional food because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional contents. | |||
Coconut water, according to research, is completely pure, sterile and an excellent source of hydration. | |||
While every part of coconut fruit remains nutritious and highly medicinal, coconut oil has been recorded to be highly remarkable medicated oil. | |||
According to scientists, coconut oil is considered the best and safest oil to use for cooking — even superior to extra virgin olive oil; when it comes to giving the body what it needs for optimum health. Unlike other fats and oils that are typically use for cooking and baking, coconut oil does not form polymerised oils or dangerous trans fatty acids in the body, which can raise our cholesterol levels; clog arteries and even make skin sag and wrinkle. | |||
Rather this ultra-safe oil gives the body important antioxidants that can help build stronger cells and improve overall health and wellbeing. | |||
The Coconut Research Center avers that “Coconut oil is of special interest because it possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other dietary oil and is extensively used in medicine. | |||
Similarly, Dr. Enig contends that coconut oil is important because of its Lauric oil which contains unique characteristics such as antiviral, antibacterial and antiprotozoal for both food industry uses and cosmetic industries. | |||
“Research has also shown that natural coconut (oil) diet leads to a normalisation of body lipids, protects against alcohol damage to the liver and improves immune system’s anti inflammatory responses. There are also new benefits of coconut with major functional properties for antimicrobial and anti-cancer effects, ” Enig explained in the paper. | |||
According to the Coconut Research Center, the following are among the Modern Medical Science proven health benefits of coconut oil. | |||
Coconut oil kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS and other illnesses. | |||
Coconut oil kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea. | |||
Coconut oil kills fungi and yeasts that cause ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, diaper rash and other infections. | |||
It also helps to expel or kill tapeworms, lice, giardia and other parasites. | |||
It provides a nutritional source of quick energy, boosting energy and endurance and enhancing physical and athletic performance. | |||
Coconut oil also improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals and amino acids. | |||
It helps to improve insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose. | |||
Coconut oil relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body, reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis as well as reducing symptoms and health risks associated with diabetes. | |||
It was also discovered to improve calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth. | |||
It Improves digestion and bowel function as well as relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids. | |||
It helps to protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers. It is also healthy for the heart; for it improves cholesterol ratio which reduces the risk of heart diseases and helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease. | |||
Coconut oil has been noted to dissolve kidney stones; help prevent liver disease; promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate, therefore preventing obesity and overweight problems. | |||
Coconut oil supports the natural chemical balance of the skin, reduces symptoms associated with the psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis; softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking. | |||
It also prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots; it promotes healthy looking hair and complexion and provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. | |||
Coconut oil has no harmful or discomforting side effects; does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do and it is completely non-toxic to humans. | |||
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'''4 Reasons Why We Love Coconuts''' | '''4 Reasons Why We Love Coconuts''' | ||
*Source:http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=3214&catId=2 | *Source:http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=3214&catId=2 | ||