Unrefined, unfiltered and untreated coconut oil is considered to be the healthiest oil due to its high content of nutrients and lauric acid. It has a beneficial effect on the functioning of almost all systems and organs in the body.
Unrefined coconut oil has a beautiful coconut smell and taste. It is an excellent ingredient in dishes and pastries. Suitable for use in terminated foods - the temperature of the refined coconut oil is approximately 177 ° C.
The benefits of coconut oil and MCT
Coconut butter contains exceptionally valuable fats - over 90% of coconut fat is saturated fatty acids; Fatty acids contained in coconut butter differ from others due to the high MCT (Medium-chain triglycerides).
Unlike other fatty acids, MCT digestion does not require the presence of bile acids - this means that these fats are absorbed by the human body in the middle part of the digestive tract (the upper part of the small intestine).
The presence of MCT is particularly important in athlete diets; MCTs contribute to strength and endurance and increase muscle mass. With MCT in the diet, carbohydrate reserves are protected in the body, thus protecting the muscle proteins from burning (catabolism) - so you lose fat instead of muscle during the reduction.
Lauric acid
Up to about 50% of coconut oil is lauric acid, converted into the human body into monolaurin, which is essential for enhancing the body's immunity through antimicrobial action while naturally affecting the microflora of the bacteria.
Properties of unrefined coconut oil
Coconut oil stimulates the absorption of calcium, magnesium, iron. It is beneficial for the nervous and immune system. It improves metabolism, making it easier to reduce weight. Unlike many energy sources, coconut oil is not stored as fat.
Benefits of refined coconut oil:
- delicate, sweet smell and taste of coconut
- cold pressed, unrefined, unfiltered and not cleaned
- an excellent source of easily digestible, well-assimilable fats
- it affects the speed of metabolism and helps to reduce weight
- it is not deposited in the form of adipose tissue
- improves the absorption of calcium, magnesium, iron
- it has antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal properties
