Coconut Oil

Coconut oil or Copra oil is edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. It has various applications in food, medicine, and industry. Because of its high saturated fat content it is slow to oxidize and thus, resistant to rancidification, lasting up to two years without spoiling.

Some of the interesting health benefits of coconut oil are:

–   It nourishes hair by reducing the protein loss

–   It helps in easy digestion

–   It prevents kidney and liver related diseases

–   It strengthens immune system

–   It improves bone health

–   It is effective in healing damaged tissues and infections