Jan
Coconut oil is definitely in. Since even die-hard beauty junkies have been turning to this natural beauty miracle, the countless possible uses for the body, hair and face have been recognised. However, a lot of research and the latest studies provide further reasons to always have coconut oil within reach.
Coconut oil against cravings Who hasn't experienced the cravings that usually go hand in hand with tiredness and drive us to coffee and chocolate? Coconut oil is a miracle weapon in the fight against cravings, because it works quickly, for a long time and doesn't lead to a subsequent low.
Scientific background Coconut oil is the vegetable oil with the highest known content of medium-chain fatty acids. The body transfers these directly to the liver, where they are converted into energy. This also happens with sugar and carbohydrates, but unlike these, coconut oil energy does not trigger a rapid rise in insulin levels in the bloodstream. Coconut oil therefore provides immediate energy without the energy low that follows a sugar high.
Coconut oil fills you up Trying it out is easy: 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil pure, with pure cocoa or superfood baobab (here), or eat with fruit. Our test has shown: You stay full and energised for around two hours.
Coconut oil helps you lose weight Most vegetable oils consist of long-chain triglycerides. The body stores these as fat. The medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil, on the other hand, are transported by the body directly to the liver, where thermogenesis (heat production by the metabolism) is promoted and the metabolism is stimulated as a result. Studies show that just two tablespoons of coconut oil in a meal can increase body temperature and boost the metabolism.
Enjoy coconut oil Coconut oil can be used in many ways in the kitchen: for frying and baking, but also enjoyed raw, pure or on bread instead of butter, mixed with a superfood such as baobab or pure cocoa, over salad or as an addition to chia pudding (here to read an article about the superfood chia). There are no limits to your imagination - it has never been so easy to integrate a superfood into your everyday life!
Quality tip Make sure that the coconut oil is virgin and organic. This way you can rule out the possibility of toxins from the cultivation process and processing being contained in the end product.
