The Pacific Islander’s have been crazy about coconut for hundreds of years and it now seems that we are catching on internationally too. Both coconut oil and coconut water are being consumed to aid weight loss, fight heart disease, rehydrate our bodies and give us more youthful, glowing skin. Let’s take a look below at some of the beautiful benefits of both coconut oil and coconut water.

Coconut Water

Coconut water is deliciously refreshing and can be found in young green coconuts that are still in the early stages of development. Luckily, if you don’t want to chop your own coconuts down from a tree, you can buy 0% trans fat natural coconut water from many online stores and shops. Coconut water is low in calories and is also extremely hydrating. It is also free from fat and cholesterol. It contains a great amount of potassium, which is vital for a healthy nervous system. The taste is sweet and rather nutty, and it may take a while to get used to it. But it’s most definitely worth it for the nutritional benefits it offers. Coconut water is also jam packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, B-complex vitamins and amino acids. It is believed to have anti-cancer and anti-ageing benefits. If you are extremely thirsty or you have been doing a lot of activity, coconut water is the perfect way to rehydrate your body. And many sports experts are now using it to replace sports drinks. The vitamin C in coconut water can help with lowering blood pressure and because it is fat and cholesterol free it is also very good for your heart. Other benefits? It has been known to relieve hangovers, aid with weight loss and even help reduce the pain of headaches. It’s sounding like the Pacific Islanders were right. This is one super tonic for all sorts of health issues!

Coconut Oil

Alongside coconut water, it is also always useful to have an organic jar of coconut oil in your house. Coconut oil comes in a solid form but can easily be melted in just a few seconds in either the microwave or on the hob. Coconut oil has many beauty and health benefits and should be a staple in your bathroom. It works great as a deep intensive conditioner for your hair and it has also been known to help promote hair growth. It doubles up as well as a seriously smoothing body lotion. And works wonders on dry elbows and cracked feet. You can even put it on cracked cuticles too. Lots of people also use coconut oil for oil pulling and also to whiten their teeth. It truly has a tonne of different magical beauty uses. And what’s even better is that you can use it in your cooking for healthier recipes by substituting It for butter. And you can just eat it straight too!  It can help with digestion and build up your immune system. And its anti-bacterial properties can also help to heal wounds. A spoonful a day may just keep the doctor away!

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