By Sydney: This is our final blog in a series about the benefits of coconut oil in your diets. Virgin coconut oil, pressed from coconuts and otherwise unprocessed, smells and tastes like coconuts. Coconut oil made using a chemical refining process loses its flavor. Most research on coconut oil has used the refined variety, so [...]

By: Sydney Perhaps the most impressive and notable benefit of coconut oil is its possible protective effect on neurons in the brain. Early research suggests coconut oil may have a protective effect on neurons in the brain. This most directly relates to patients suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, and some types of epilepsy. Preliminary research suggests [...]

By: Sydney The Wall Street Journal recently published an article exploring the health benefits of coconut oil. Much like avocados, nuts and fatty fish like salmon, coconut oil is packed with saturated fats. These fats, advocates believe, are good for the heart and provide a fast and lasting source of energy. Some of the healthiest [...]