Coconut oil normally obtained from mature coconut fruits. In Kenya, coconuts are grown at the coast. Coconut oil has a very wide range of usage in every aspect of life compared to any other type of oil. Here are the things you didn’t know about coconut oil:
Cleansing teeth lowering the risk of gum-related diseases. This is done by swishing coconut oil in the mouth and then bacteria in the mouth will stick on it due to its greasiness. It also increases the rate of calcium and magnesium absorption.
Used in weight management, especially those who want to lose weight. Coconut oil increases the rate of metabolism, hence, excess energy is burned creating the way for reduction of weight. It also reduces the likelihood of stretch marks appearing on your skin.
It can be used in food preservation.The coconut oil has a high content of unsaturated fats which makes it more resistant to rancidity and can stay as long as 6 months without spoiling. This property makes it a good food preservative when applied to food products such as eggs.
It is suitable for baking due to its high smoking point. It can be used in place of butter when it comes to baking. It also has a sweet aroma when used food preparation.
It is a good hair moisturizer. It prevents your hair from falling and helps your hair to grow longer and healthier. It is best to use for hair treatment purposes.
It is used as an anti-aging oil. It moisturizes your skin, thus preventing risks of cracks on your skin. It also reduces the risk of wrinkles on your skin.