Coconut oil is derived from mature coconut kernels. Coconut oil is now considered a superfood. It has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Coconut oil is resistant to rancidity and has good heat stability.
Our body needs healthy fats. Coconut oil contains a unique fatty acid combination that is extremely beneficial to our body. It helps regulate the hormones and recovers our body tissues.
Benefits of consuming coconut oil at bedtime:
01Makes You Feel Revitalized on Waking
If you feel lethargic even after a good sleep, you should try consuming coconut oil before bed. Having coconut oil before bed could make you revitalized and energized. Coconut oil provides energy for a longer duration of time.
02Coconut Oil Enhances Skin Health
Having coconut oil before bed enhances skin and hair health. It can also prevent premature ageing issues. It keeps the skin soft and supple and makes it glow.
Topical application of coconut oil is also common and useful. Massage your hair, scalp, and body with coconut oil at least once a week to get healthy and glowing skin and shiny hair.
03Coconut Oil Protects Heart Health
Coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), which help prevent abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and more.
It benefits the immune system and cardiovascular health. The good fats and phytosterols in coconut oil prevent high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
04Coconut Oil Treats Insomnia
Blood sugar/insulin spikes can disturb the sleep. The fats in coconut oil can prevent blood sugar spikes and help you sleep peacefully.
The nutrients in coconut oil produce sleep hormones.
04Coconut Oil Can Help with Weight Loss
As mentioned, coconut oil is a medium-chain triglyceride oil, which keeps one full and satiated post-dinner. Coconut oil helps burn fats and increases the metabolic rate. It lowers the body fat levels and is good for abdominal fat loss.
Coconut oil regulates the appetite and also boosts metabolism.
06Coconut Oil Is Good for Bodybuilders
Coconut oil can reduce body fat and retain muscle mass.
Coconut oil is highly insulinotropic. It stimulates insulin secretion, which helps in the absorption of nutrients by muscles.
07Coconut Oil Protects against Diseases
Coconut oil is light and easy to digest. It can address digestion-related and intestinal problems.
Coconut oil can boost your immunity against diseases: influenza, Epstein- Barr virus, herpes, and candida infections.
We recommend up to 1 tablespoon of coconut oil at bedtime, perhaps mixed into camomile tea. Enjoy!
