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The coconut palm tree has been around since prehistoric times.  Many people believed that the plant survived because it was so tough and hardy.   In fact, coconuts have been known to float in the ocean for months at a time and still be edible.

While most people don’t think of coconuts as a healthy food, the reality is that coconuts and especially organic coconut oil have numerous health benefits.  Coconut water is also gaining in popularity as it is now being marketed as a health drink because it provides a very high quality of electrolytes.   Top athletes report that it does leave them feeling energized, especially when they are training intensely.

Coconut oil comes from the meat of mature coconuts.  When the meat is processed the oil is separated.  Coconut oil is like a butter, but it becomes liquid when it gets warm.  It can be used in stir fry recipes and it imparts a wonderful tropical flavor. A key benefit to coconut oil is that is has a very high smoking point.  Most oils begin to form trans-fatty acids when they reach higher temperatures but coconut oil is save up to

Using coconut oil has numerous health benefits. The healthy fatty acids are quickly converted to energy in the body.  It is also believed to help fight sugar cravings by stabilizing the hormones in your digestive system.  Studies indicate that consuming moderate amounts of coconut oil can even help boost your metabolism!

For best results, you should always choose pure organic coconut oil so that you know it is free from pesticides.   Pesticides found in fat are particularly prone to have damaging effects on the body.  You should also be careful to store your coconut oil in a cool dark place.  Otherwise, the nutritional content may be destroyed and you may not reap the many nutritional benefits of taking coconut oil.