7 Reasons Why Coconut Oil is Nature’s Miracle

It’s one thing to be a Supe food, a term used to describe food products known for their superior health promoting qualities, but coconut oil takes it to the next level. Coconut oil is more than just nutrition. This super product has amazing medicinal properties and comes in handy as a natural substitute for a variety of different household and chemical-ridden products. If you’re looking to be healthy on a budget, here’s why you should be running out to buy some coconut oil to stockpile at your house. Here are 7 reasons why coconut oil is Nature’s miracle.

1) Safe & Nutritious Cooking
When you choose a cooking oil, you want to choose one that won’t be damaged by the heating process due to the high heats associated with cooking, frying, and baking. Almost all polyunsaturated vegetable oils such as soybean, corn, sunflower and canola oils are
damaged by heating and have been shown to cause many of the health challenges facing so many today (1) . Coconut oil is one of the few oils that is not damaged when heated to the high temperatures used during cooking. First, 92 percent of its fat is saturated, making far more saturated than most other oils and fats (2) . If you know anything about chemistry
and atomic bonds, this explains why coconut oil is solid at room temperature and doesn’t go rancid quickly (2) . This attribute also makes coconut oil attractive to many candy
makers, who use it in products that don’t melt until they hit your mouth.
Other cooking choices, like corn, soy, sunflower, canola, and safflower oils undergo
detrimental changes when heated to high temperatures. According to Dr. Mary Enig, world
renowned expert on fat, coconut oil has a unique role in the diet as an important
physiologically functional food. The health and nutritional benefits that can be derived
from consuming coconut oil have been recognized in many parts of the world for centuries.

2) Energy Boosting Snack
Coconut oil contains a unique form of saturated fats known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). Unlike other saturated fats, MCTs or fatty acids (MCFA) provide an energy source for the body, rather than being stored as fat. This is why you see an increase in tiny single-use packets of coconut oil products popping up at health food stores. According to the Coconut Research Center : “Eating foods containing MCT is like putting high octane fuel into your car. The car runs smoother and gets better gas mileage. Likewise, with MCT your body performs better because it has more energy and greater endurance. Because MCFA are funneled directly to the liver and converted into energy, the body gets a boost of energy. And because MCFA are easily absorbed by the energy-producing organelles of the cells, metabolism increases.
This burst of energy has a stimulating effect on the entire body.” On mornings when I need a pick-me-up, I prepare a coffee recipe I stole from the folks
over at Bulletproof Executive for hours of sustained energy and concentration. I add cinnamon, cocoa, and a pinch of nutmeg to satisfy my sweet tooth.

3) Sunscreen
Here’s what remains to me as one of the most puzzling of supposed ‘facts’ circulating
through mainstream media. The sun, our provider of life on Earth, has decided to flip us
the bird and give us cancer. Hmmm. Why does this not surprise everyone else? How come
animals don’t get skin cancer? Animals frolic around naked and bask in the sunlight—
except for small dogs living in the purses of Beverly Hills—while we wear masks,
umbrellas, and other articles of clothing in an attempt to protect against solar tyranny. It’s
ironic that those most likely to get melanoma are office workers, whose impacted areas of
the body rarely come in contact with direct sun exposure (3,4) .
We are animals just like rest of the kingdom of Nature enjoying fun times in the sun.
Instead, we wear sunscreen that has been shown to cause cancer (5) and prevents the
absorption of Vitamin D, one of the critical players in cancer prevention (6) ; all while
studying the genes of sharks for the amazing ability to get a beautiful tan without
stressing about cancer (7) . Sometimes we are a silly bunch. It says right on the sunscreen
label DO NOT CONSUME. So why are we rubbing it on our skin? It’s getting absorbed into
the body either way. Enjoy the chemical cocktail, via skin!
Back to coconut oil as a sunscreen. Say what?!?!? Oil as sun screen? Yes. A resounding
yes. According to Dr. Bruce Fife, author of Virgin Coconut Oil – Nature’s Miracle Medicine ,
here’s what makes coconut oil an excellent choice for sun screen:
“one of the oldest uses for coconut oil is as a sunscreen / suntan lotion. Islanders have
been using coconut oil for this purpose for thousands of years. In the tropics where the
climate is hot, islanders traditionally wore little clothing so that they could keep
themselves cool. To protect themselves from the burning rays of the hot tropical sun they
applied a thin layer of coconut oil over their entire body. This would protect them from
sunburn, improve skin tone and help keep annoying insects away.
Coconut oil was applied on the skin daily. When a mother gave birth one of the first things
she would do is to rub coconut oil all over her newborn. Every day coconut oil would be
used on the skin. As the children got older they applied the oil themselves. They would
continue this practice throughout their lifetime up until the day they died. Many islanders,
even today, carry on this practice.”
The first commercial suntan and sunscreen lotions contained coconut oil as their primary
ingredient. Even today many sunscreen lotions include coconut oil in their formulas.
Coconut oil has an amazing ability to heal the skin and block the damaging effects of UV
radiation from the sun. One of the reasons why it is so effective in protecting the skin is its
antioxidant properties, which helps prevent burning and oxidative damage that promotes
skin cancer” And the answer to your question is: No, I DO NOT wear sunscreen. If I do get a little
burned, guess what I use as sunburn ointment? Yup, coconut oil…

4) Boosts Immune Function
Digested coconut oil can attack the bacteria that cause tooth decay. It is a natural
antibiotic that could be incorporated into commercial dental care products, say scientists
presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology’s Autumn Conference at the
University of Warwick (8) . Try rubbing a coat of coconut oil on your teeth after you floss
and brush your teeth for extra healing and protection as you sleep.
The potential for coconut oil and its properties as one of the most effective tools for
individuals seeking proactive healthy lifestyle options is countless. Various doctors and
specialists have touted coconut oil’s anti-microbial properties (9) , but recent discussions
have occurred on the potential for treating/preventing Alzheimer ’s (10) as well as heart
disease and other inflammation related disease (11) .
If health and longevity don’t spark your interest, then here’s something for all of you
seeking 6-pack abs. Consumption of coconut oil supports weight loss and promotes the
reduction of abdominal obesity (12) .

5) Healthy Skin and Hair
Coconut oil turns out to be great for your skin and hair as well. It bonds with the hair
follicles, making them stronger and darker. The unique fatty acids in coconut oil have a
small molecular structure and pass freely into the hair’s cell membrane, allowing for the
oil to penetrate the hair’s shaft, which literally brings out the deep conditioning from
within compared to other conditioners that work from the outside-in (13) .
Coconut oil is an excellent skin conditioner that moisturizes and acts as a protective
barrier against environmental and free radical damage. Coconut oil is rich in anti-oxidants
and bursting with natural microbial and antibacterial agents (13) . Its ability to smooth the
skin while infusing it with anti-oxidants makes it a perfect anti-aging moisturizer and
perfect for wrinkles, scars, and stretch marks.

6) Bug Repellent… and pretty much everything else.
I loved living down South in Louisiana for a year. The only thing I could have surely lived
without was the tennis ball-sized mosquitoes that could have been leashed and kept as
pets, though I think the volume of blood required to keep a mosquito that size satiated
could fill a children’s pool. Had I known that coconut oil can serve as mosquito and bug
repellent I could have saved my skin from the harmful chemicals used in many commercial
product14 .
Already scratching away at pesky bites? Stop the itch with coconut oil. Plus, it may help
the bite heal without leaving a scar since its antibacterial properties will help keep it from
getting infected.
The versatility of coconut oil never seems to end. Coconut oil can effectively replace acne
creams, antacids, anti-dandruff, anti-fungals, body lotions, eczema creams, hemorrhoid
creams, psoriasis creams, hair conditioner, sun burn lotion, lip balm and, of course, sex
lubricant (14) .

7) Sex Lubricant
Finally, what you’ve been waiting for. Does nature’s super medicine have a naughty side?
Yes, it sure does. Even though coconut oil is solid at room temperature, when it is
allowed to warm to room temperature it easily dissolves into the skin. If you rub a bit
quickly in your hands for a few seconds you immediately have a liquid. It is harmless to
the tender tissues of the sex organs and also has plenty of very helpful antiviral and
antibacterial properties mentioned previously.
The only remaining question that remains in this debate is whether coconut oil should be
used in conjunction with latex condoms, which upon further investigation, is a question
more difficult to answer than first thought. Since oil degrades latex, questions concerning
coconut oil as lubricant emerge. Some doctors prescribe coconut oil since it’s easier on
your system than synthetic lubes  and there’s not much research out there on coconut
oil’s particular effect on latex. So until further notice, practice safe sex and use coconut oil
as a ‘natural’ lubricant. Or just use a non-latex condom.
Not all coconut oil is created equal. Remember to choose “Virgin” or “Extra Virgin”
coconut oils since the oil of this variety avoid the chemical processes and refining
processes that make the oil much less healthy for consumption and use (15) . Either way,
considering coconut oil is significantly cheaper than its commercial and chemical-ridden
counterparts, this decision is a no-brainer. Enjoy your coconut oil adventures!
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