Coconut oil is known to be one of the healthy fats that can easily help you to heal your sensitive or damaged gut. This substance is available in the buttery form which can easily be consumed as it tastes very delicious and the food prepared from it is very healthy for the various functions of the body. So, you can cook it, eat it or use it on your hair and skin.
Can it really help you in digestion?
Since coco nut oil can be easily digested, it is used in several hospitals to treat malnutrition and it also beneficial for feeding infant formulas. There is no pancreatic or bile enzymes required for digestion of coconut oil unlike fats. People who face difficulty while digesting fats or ones whose gall bladder is removed will face no difficulty in digesting coconut oil. This coco nut oil kills germs in the digestive tract; that is why, it is called as antiviral, antifungal or antibacterial. These gut germs cause ulcers, food poisoning, yeast infections in gut because of Candida, Escherichia coli.
However it does not destroy beneficial bacteria, it only destroys “sugar-coated” or “lipid- coated” bacteria. If you are in the habit of taking probiotic bacteria that it does not fight against it rather supports the process. It provides essential nutrients to the body for proper functioning to make it healthy. According to a research, it provides fat soluble vitamins like A, E, D and K, essential omega-3 fatty acids and accelerates the absorption of Vitamin B in the body as well.
This oil carries nutrients into the body cells which act as fuel to produce energy in the body. It works like anti inflammatory substance that can easily heal irritations of any kind. It also strengthens the immune system of the body and also improves the digestive system of the body. So, it is recommended to consume at least two to four spoons of this oil daily. You can even use this oil for baking or cooking purposes. You can add it in your soup, tea or other hot liquids. But be careful and take only non-hydrogenated oil. It is one of the super foods which yields multiple health benefits.
