I love everything about coconuts, except the hairy outside appearance, and I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Islanders used it for some kind of intriguing purpose as well.  The inside of the coconut is the white meaty part and the “milk” or the electrolyte water inside that people have survived on when without food or water, is where the organic virgin coconut oil gets interesting (and tasty). Isn’t it fascinating that islands and deserted places have these types of trees so abundantly?  The organic virgin coconut oil is the best kind to get because… well… it’s organic and virgin, meaning pure and unprocessed.

Organic virgin coconut oil has lauric acid in it, which is a medium chain fatty acid, also prominent in human mother’s milk. Known to be beneficial and powerful in its anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and anti-protozoal effects (ask later); it is also an essential immune-building property for early life, and coconut oil is loaded with it. Organic virgin coconut oil contains more lauric acid in it than any other known source in nature. It kills an over-abundance of yeast in the system, alleviating internal and external symptoms with continued use.

Because it can do so many helpful things for the body both inside and out, no wonder coconut oil is so popular worldwide. Organic virgin coconut oil can help with dry skin, eczema, rashes, (diaper, thrush, athlete’s foot, yeast), fungus, cholesterol lowering, weight reducing ( can raise your metabolism and lower blood sugar), increased energy, dry hair or scalp, acne, after sun moisturizing, massage, reduction of heart disease, and more. It is totally safe for sensitive skin, babies love it and are soothed by it. I never had to use diaper ointments because organic virgin coconut oil is such a smart alternative.

Another fun way to use organic virgin coconut oil is with cooking, since we are supposed to have 30% of our diet come from fat/oil anyway, and the only edible oil to rival organic virgin coconut oil would be organic extra virgin olive oil.  I’ve used it to pop popcorn, stir fry vegetables, cook chicken and fish, mix with pasta or rice, make sauces flavorful (if using coconut oil that has coconut flavor intact). Get creative and just add to dishes that have that kind of tropical theme, or Thai flavors, whatever. For all the uses of this oil the cost is very reasonable, another good quality. It is affordable enough that many use it as a health supplement for dogs, cats, horses and birds. It makes their coats shiny, heals skin abrasions and is soothing internally as well.  They enjoy it in their food, on their skin and also enjoy symptomatic relief in a multitude of ways, just like people do.

Organic virgin coconut oil is a healthy fat, the kind one needs to lose weight.  When saturated fat comes from this medium chain source, it is much healthier than the saturated fat from animals and even plants. The traditional fats our forefathers ate throughout the centuries have proven time and again to be wise choices for health sustenance, weight loss and greater metabolism. This is an important consideration to realize when it is reported that 65% of Americans are overweight.

People claim to use organic coconut oil as a pre and post-sun preparation (free-radical damage inhibited by antioxidant properties), as deoderant (utilizing those anti-bacterial/microbial properties). Many people take a few tablespoons of it and notice benefits ranging from increased metabolism, digestive upsets are soothed like: IBS and Chron’s Disease.  Healthy thyroid functioning is another known effect experienced by many organic virgin coconut oil users. Skin rejuvenating and wrinkle-preventing benefits are noticed by generations of people who pass on the wisdom of this loyal oil. Organic virgin coconut oil benefits have been known in the tropics and in Asia for centuries; it is known as an important food staple safe enough for anyone to use.

  There are time tested applications used by people with exceptional results easily found at health food stores, books and the internet. Find out more about his natural oil, it doesn’t disappoint and it is extraordinarily healthy when in the organic virgin coconut oil form. Try it out if you haven’t already and start benefiting from this remarkable oil soon!