Not long ago, certain Spanish studies have verified that by consuming just a tablespoon of coconut oil every day, you begin to lose excess body weight, and improve your cardiovascular health. We use this opportunity to show you how to prepare coconut oil in your own home, so you can always have this magical substance when in need.
The Perks of Using Coconut Oil
In the abovementioned research participated people from age 55 to 69. All suffering from high blood pressure. Additionally, all participants took cholesterol-lowering pills.
In the first trimester of the research, 136 of the participants were on a normal diet. Only 116 participants could comply to the letter, with the diet plan. Simultaneously, they were split into two groups. One of them, infused for another three months, a spoon of coconut oils each daily. After a while, these were the differences recognized between the group that had coconut oil daily, and the one that didn’t:
1.People who consumed coconut oil dropped 0.6 kg, in comparison to people who did not consume the product.
2.These people also noticed a reduction in waist circumference, 2.1 cm, in comparison to the other group.
3.The neck perimeter decreased by 4 cm, in the legs of the first group.
4.Blood pressure dropped by 3.5 points.
5.Good cholesterol levels were higher in the people in the group who had coconut oil on a daily basis.
Moreover, another research conducted in the US, proved the amazing benefits of coconut oil , in terms of fighting the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Prepare Coconut Oil at Home:
With this marvelous recipe, you can always save and have this incrediblr product at home.
Ingredients:
-2 whole coconuts
-1.5 liters of filtered water
Instructions:
1.Shred the coconuts, and then add the water.
2.Knead gently with your hands, to extract the milk, little by little.
3.Bake the milk with a cotton cloth.
4.Add the preparation in a pot, and store in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
5.After the set time, you will see how a firm part has formed.
6.Remove the solid part, and bring to the heat until it melts.
7.When the preparation has melted, filter and extract the coconut oil.
8.Store the mix in a well-covered glass jar in the fridge.
As you may have noticed, making coconut oil is very easy.
If you preserve it refrigerated, the coconut oil will last you an entire year.