Extra virgin coconut oil
Coconut oil, despite being high in saturated fat, has gained a reputation as a superfood in the recent years. Why?
The fatty acids in coconut oil provide fast energy for the body and brain, and encourage the body to burn some extra calories.
The dietary fats contained in coconut oil belong to the group of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which means that after ingestion they go straight into the liver and are immediately used by the body as a source of energy.
Coconut oil contains natural saturated fats that lower the blood cholesterol levels. In addition, it lowers the blood sugar levels, and research shows that it also has positive effects on the brain, as it helps relieve stress, anxiety and depression.
There are two types of coconut oil – virgin and refined. Virgin coconut oil is 100% natural and cold pressed. Virgin coconut oil is popular for its pleasant aroma and taste and is composed of powerful antioxidants, healthy fatty acids and essential vitamins.
On the other hand, refined coconut oil is thermally processed, refined, whitened and deodorized. The final product has very little coconut flavour. It is cheaper, but not so recommended, as it loses all its healing properties during processing.
Nature’s Finest offers you the highest quality coconut oil – extra virgin, cold-pressed and without flavour enhancers, sweeteners or preservatives.