Coconut oil is one of the best oils in the world. Its uses are endless! You can smear it on, cook with it, eat it – there’s almost nothing you cannot use it for. I’m sure by now you are thinking this post is for our male Style Ravens since most of my pieces cater to the menfolk. On the contrary, it really isn’t! While there are a lot of tips here for men, there’s also enough tips to serve our female readers. So yea, this one is for everyone and their mama…lol

 

 

Researchers are touting it as one of those “wonder” foods with antibacterial, anti-fungal, and even fat-burning properties. So if you haven’t, now is a good time to jump aboard the coconut oil bandwagon and I’ll tell you why.

It is good for your hair, including beards

 

 

Certain components of coconut oil keeps the hair strong, nourished and protected from the effects of premature aging while supporting hair growth, volume and shine without the common harmful chemicals.

It is good for your skin

You’ve probably heard this before. Topical application of coconut oil is effective in the treatment for fungal and bacterial skin infections. Coconut oil absorbs transdermally, or through the skin, hence it also makes for a great moisturizer. What’s more, its ability to reduce inflammation can minimize the aging of your skin cells.

It gives you energy

Coconut oil contains a type of saturated fat called medium-chain triglycerides which are more rapidly absorbed and utilized by the body’s cells. This means your cells’ mitochondria can produce more energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. And more cellular energy means that you have more energy all over, too. So go ahead and cook every other meal with coconut oil instead.

It helps you burn more fat

 

 

 

 

With coconut oil, more ATP is produced than normal and this in turn increases the body’s ability to burn more fat as fuel (a process called thermogenesis). Plus, medium-chain triglycerides are also less likely to be stored as fat deposits.

Strengthens your immune system

The lauric acid and caprylic acid found in coconut oil have anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties which can help boost your immune system. Coconut oil was found to reduce the amount of free radicals (a marker of stress, which can decrease your immune system) in mice when they were placed in stressful situations.

Great for your heart and prevents Alzheimer’s 

While coconut oil raises LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, it also raises HDL, or “good” cholesterol. It also seems to help improve overall heart health and lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. Medium-chain triglycerides have been known to aid the improvement of cognitive abilities in Alzheimer’s patient. You guessed right! Coconut oil is very rich in medium-chain triglycerides.

It’s an aftershave

 

 

 

 

Smoothing, soothing and providing antibacterial protection for those little nicks all the way!

For cleaning wooden furniture

Need a furniture polish that is not toxic? Look no further! The best part is that it replenishes dry wood, prolongs the life of the furniture and can even be used for cleaning wooden cooking utensils.

Boost testosterone levels

Coconut oil contains 92-96% saturated fat and this is the type of fat that can help boost your testosterone levels. Evidence has also shown that coconut oil prevents oxidative stress in testicles due to its high antioxidant properties.

For cooking

 

 

 

 

If you love to cook or want to impress her with your culinary skills, use coconut oil to replace butter. It has such a perfect source of essential fatty acids, brain-boosting nutrients and organic fiber as well as protein. Perfect for a dairy-free option.

For repairs and maintenance

Coconut oil can be used as a lubricant on stuck zippers, small motors as well as on all your squeaky hinges around the house and because it is edible, you do not need to worry about children putting it in their mouth.

 

Source: StyleRave