This exotic oil is not only a great skin moisturizer and conditioner for your hair, but it is also a great cooking oil because it can handle a higher cooking temperature (medium to high heat). It is a secret gem that has many nutritionists divided. Coconut oil has a higher saturated fat content than other vegetable oils, which many believe to have negative effects on your health.

This is true for saturated fats found in butter or cheese, as they can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and tighten blood vessels. However, Coconut Oil contains Medium Chain Fatty Acids which the body is able to work with much more effectively, in moderation of course. Studies have shown that Coconut oil potentially raises HDL (good) cholesterol levels without raising LDL (bad) cholesterol. Please note, if you have cholesterol or liver challenges, check with your physician before making any nutritional changes.

Stocking your kitchen with these three sources of healthy fats and eliminating all other fats and cooking oils is a great step towards a healthier you.

Something that is just coming into the public eye, is that Coconut oil might be able to help improve symptoms of early onset Alzheimers, within as little as 2 weeks of using it daily.

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