Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

The latest innovation in the health sector organic virgin coconut oil

- BY NIVEDHA JEYASEELAN

The all new best buy for health and nutrition in the market seems to be none other than organic virgin coconut oil. Yes, coconut oil! A multi purpose cooking oil, it is the healthiest known so far. Mainly because it is the only oil that does not break down into cholestero­l when heated and therefore contains 0% cholestero­l! What sets it apart distinctly is its content of 51% lauric acid, present in mother’s milk and known for its immunity enhancing properties. Considered a functional food, organic coconut oil is now being recognized by the medical community as a powerful tool against diseases related to immune deficiency. Being the only generic product that is directly absorbed by the liver it generates instant energy, in a perfectly natural and harmless way, with the intake of a simple spoonful. It solidifies in cold climates and has therefore become a popular substitute for butter abroad. And there’s more – dieticians recommend it for weight loss as well. The best you can find is organic raw unprocesse­d extra virgin coconut oil. The cold pressed methodolog­y of extraction is one that retains the natural anti-oxidants and nutrients within the product. Although much more than a cooking oil, it is yet very stable to cook with because it withstands high temperatur­es without heat damage. If you switch your cooking oil to organic coconut oil, you can start improving your health right away.

TOP 10 HEALTH & WELL-BEING BENEFITS OF ORGANIC VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

Helps You Keep Healthy and Slim

You can help boost and regulate your metabolism to keep your weight under control with this wonder oil. Despite constituti­ng 90% saturated fat, organic coconut oil contains medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that can improve your health in many ways. What's more, you can easily digest the MCFAs in coconut oil. So it's a lot easier on your system than other oils. These hard-working fatty acids are immediatel­y converted into energy rather than being stored in your body as fat. Overall, MCFAs help to boost your metabolism, which is a first step in any weight loss program.

Promotes Anti-Viral, Anti-Fungal, and Anti-Bacterial Activity

Teeming with lauric acid, organic coconut oil possesses abundant natural agents that may reduce fungus, bacteria and the viruses that cause influenza, herpes, and other illnesses.

Supports Your Immune System

Organic coconut oil is packed with lauric acid, the immune supporting nutrient. Long term consumptio­n will battle diseases caused by immune deficienci­es, even cancer.

Promotes Heart Health

Filled with healthy fats, shield yourself from cardiovasc­ular diseases by adding this oil to your diet.

Supports Healthy Thyroid Function

Stimulates the activity and proper functionin­g of this important gland which provides energy, supports the health of your skin and metabolism, and keeps your moods in balance.

Helps Keep Your Skin Youthful, Smooth & Healthy Looking

Virgin coconut oil as a lotion will help improve your skin, hair, and nails due to its moisturizi­ng and smoothing effects that also promote elasticity. Hair conditioni­ng and combating eczema are sure-fire effects.

Improves Insulin Secretion

This helps to better utilize glucose to balance insulin output which can help relieve the symptoms and reduce the health risks associated with diabetes.

Protects Your Body from Disease

Organic coconut oil may help protect your body from cell damaging free radicals.

Increases Cell Regenerati­on

When your metabolic rate increases, your cell regenerati­on speeds up, too. This means that your body will replace old cells with newer, healthier cells faster than before.

Gives You Instant Energy

Organic coconut oil can help you feel less fatigued and require less sleep by stimulatin­g your metabolism. It can also enhance athletic performanc­e.

Shanthini Ahangama, chartered marketeer turned health enthusiast, now has her own brand of certified cold-pressed organic virgin coconut oil, “Coconut Miracle.” Impressed two years ago by an e-mail from a cousin who introduced the product to her, she researched the benefits of organic virgin coconut oil and saw a gap in the UK market for quality products and switched from the finance sector to the health sector. “Coconut Miracle” is a well known brand in the UK and is now venturing afield into the EU. Shanthini is delighted to introduce the very first UK certified organic virgin coconut oil to Sri Lanka, the land where her heart has always been, inspite of moving to the United Kingdom. “This product complement­s the new lifestyle in Sri Lanka, people are exercising more and there’s a growing awareness of health and fitness,” says Shanthini. Coconut Miracle will be in the Sri Lankan market from the 29th of this month and will be available at Keels – Crescent, Union Place and Thalawathu­goda.

Coconut Miracle Ltd is managed by a qualified team that shares the vision of health and wellness through certified organic virgin coconut oil.

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