Many people have commented on the wonderful feel, smell and taste of the organic, cold-pressed
coconut butter we sell. So we thought you may be interested in reading some interesting facts about this versatile product and its remarkable qualities.
Did you know that…
- Coconut oil (same thing: when it is in solid form, is referred as butter; when it is melted, it’s known as oil) is among the most stable of all oils. It is slow to oxidize and therefore it does not quickly become rancid. Due to its high content in saturated fats, it can last up to two years.
- It helps to protect the skin from the damaging effects of free radicals. In fact, some researchers would argue that it could be classed as an antioxidant.
- In India and Sri Lanka, coconut butter is widely used for styling hair and cooling the head. People bathe in warm water after applying coconut oil all over the body and leaving it as is for an hour to keep body, skin and hair healthy.
- It works wonders as a skin moisturiser. It penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin to strengthen the underlying tissues and helps to keep connective tissues strong and supple. In other words, it helps to improve skin elasticity and softness.
- On tropical island countries, such as the Philippines and Fiji, coconut oil is the primary cooking oil. It is actually the best oil to use if you need to fry anything, since it smokes at a higher point than any other oil (though of course, we are not suggesting you do this! :-)
- It contains “good” fat (50% lauric acid). Coconut butter is made up mostly of medium chain fatty acids, which the body metabolizes efficiently and converts into energy, rather than storing as fat.
- One of the best benefits of coconut oil lies in its ability to help stimulate the body’s metabolism and to lose weight naturally. Back in the 1940s, farmers found out about this effect by accident when they tried using inexpensive coconut oil to fatten their livestock. It didn't work! Instead, it made their cows lean and more active.
- Some athletes consume coconut butter for its nutritional benefits. For example, it was included in the diet of the England rugby team in 2007, who were an average of 2kg of muscle heavier than the 2003 team. According to the team’s nutritionist Matt Lovell, cold-pressed helps to raise the metabolic rate and therefore help the body to burn fat more effectively. "It is the most misunderstood of all fats," he says. "It is what we call a 'functional food' because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional or calorie content."
We encourage you to try organic, cold-pressed coconut butter on your skin, your food, your hair, etc and send us your comments to
info@rawgaia.com !
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