+ It’s healthy to cook with: Coconut oil will not turn rancid and oxidize when introduced to heat (unlike other oils – including olive). This means it is suitable for cooking at high temperatures, and has a shelf life of approximately two years or more. It’s also great as a butter substitute in lactose free baking and cooking. It is delicious to eat in sweet and savoury dishes and smells heavenly if you use the non-deodorised one.

+ It won’t mess with cholesterol: Coconut oil is one of the only few dietary sources of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA), and it is said to be the best source. MCFA are special because they do not have a negative effect on cholesterol and they are known to reduce the risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis.

+ It works wonders for your digestion: Coconut oil has been found to benefit digestive disorders including irritable bowel syndrome and microbial related tummy bugs. Fatty acids in coconut oil contain anti microbial properties, which have a soothing effect on bacteria, and parasites that cause poor digestion.

+ It will aid in weight loss: Effective weight loss can be achieved when you replace long-chain fatty acids with medium-chain fatty acids. These guys are easily digested and converted into energy, speeding up metabolism.

+ It’s great for overall health: Coconut oil is great for your heart, supports your immune system health, supports the proper function of your thyroid gland and provides you with an immediate energy source. There are also testimonies of it healing Alzheimer’s disease and restoring memory loss.

+ It treats candida and other fungal and bacterial infections: The lauric acid in coconut oil is highly toxic to viruses, funguses and bacteria, which makes it effective for treating candida albicans, fungal infections and athlete’s foot. It also targets bacterial infections and viruses like measles, influenza, hepatitis C and even HIV. Breast milk is the only other source of lauric acid.

+ It prevents wrinkles: The medium-chain triglycerides, naturally occurring fats in coconut oil, deeply penetrate, moisturise and act as a protective barrier against environmental and free radical damage.

+ It replaces sunscreen: Coconut oil is great to apply to your skin if you feel you need sun protection. If you’ve adopted a super nourishing diet you may have found that your skin doesn’t really burn. However if you’re going to be out in the sun for long periods of time, apply coconut oil to further prevent burning. Coconut oil screens 20 % of ultraviolet exposure.