1.0HappyCowhttps://www.happycow.net/blogPureVeganhttps://www.happycow.net/blog/author/PureVegan/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="WWQlx3mTJN"><a href="https://www.happycow.net/blog/coconut-oil/">Coconut Oil</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.happycow.net/blog/coconut-oil/embed/#?secret=WWQlx3mTJN" width="600" height="338" title="“Coconut Oil” — HappyCow" data-secret="WWQlx3mTJN" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); /* ]]> */ </script> https://www.happycow.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Kerala_coconut-h.jpg600180What have you heard about coconut oil?  Is it mostly positive or negative? Here are some of the claimed benefits I’ve come across in my research (and I’m sure there’s even more). Positive Benefits Reverses Effects of Alzheimer’s + Increases Metabolism+ Improves Hypothyroidism + Aids Weight Loss + Cure Ulcers + Great Mouth Wash + Sustained Energy for Endurance Athletes + Heals Various Skin Problems + Replaces Hair Conditioner + The Best Skin Moisturizer + Improves Diabetic Conditions + Reduces Heart Burn and Acid Reflux + Alleviates Acne Negative Claims from the Other Side Extremely High in Saturated Fat…therefore, will cause Heart Disease + High Fat Content causes Weight Gain + Ingesting Causes Nausea and Vomiting + Just Another Fad Diet Rather than getting into the validity of each claim, I’ll cover some of the nutritional properties and the peer reviewed studies that either back up or negate some of the above health claims. Origins and Production Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera).  Extracting the oil from coconut meat, milk or residue is a time-consuming processing when done correctly.  Producing it from the fresh meat involves removing the shell and washing, […]