Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 473ml

Description

Ingredients:

Garden of Life Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (473ml). Take 1-4 tablespoons per day. Can also be use in smoothies or in place of butter or other oils for cooking, frying and baking.

Common Uses *

Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is among the healthiest, most versatile dietary oils in the world. As a stable, healthy saturated fat, this pure and unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil contains lauric acid (the same as is found in mother's milk), along with other medium-chain fatty acids that have a shorter chain length than most animal-derived long-chain saturated fatty acids. Rather than being stored as fat, these super fatty acids are quickly metabolized and converted to energy in the body.

Research supports the theory that saturated fats rich in medium-chain fatty acids like those found in Garden of Life Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil can help maintain proper cholesterol levels, support thyroid function, ease digestive disorder symptoms, avert hypoglycemia cravings and provide many other health benefits. An excellent cooking oil with its natural coconut flavor and aroma, we think it is simply the best tasting, most aromatic coconut oil on the planet.

• Contains oil from the meat of only the freshest, organically grown coconuts
• Produced using the same cold pressed, expeller methods that Philippine Cocnut Oil farmers have used for centuries
• Helps maintain already healthy levels of cholesterol and thermogenesis
• Enjoy in cooking, frying, baking, or in smoothies
• 100% Vegetarian, non-GMO, not hydrogenated, unrefined, unbleached, and not deodorized

Frequently Asked Questions *

Q: I thought tropical oils were unhealthy. What makes Garden of Life Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil different?
A: Early researchers failed to distinguish between saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. They assumed all fats (including coconut oil) were unhealthy because they raised serum cholesterol levels. But in revisiting those studies, researchers discovered that all fats are not created equal. Newer research proves saturated fats rich in the medium chain fatty acids like those found in Garden of Life Organic Virgin Coconut Oil are very beneficial. In the body, lauric acid, which accounts for 50-55% of the total fatty acids in Garden of Life Organic Coconut Oil, converts to monolaurin, a powerful monoglyceride that destroys viruses, bacteria and fungi.

Q: What makes this coconut oil extra "virgin"?
A: Unlike refined coconut oils, Garden of Life Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is not hydrogenated, bleached, refined or deodorized. It is produced using the same cold pressed expeller methods that Philippino Coconut Oil farmers have used for thousands of years. Meat extracted from only the freshest, organically grown coconuts is shredded and cold-pressed to make coconut milk. The milk is left to ferment 24-36 hours, during which time the oil separates. The end-product is an aromatic coconut oil that retains its taste, aroma and nutritional value for a very long time. In fact, Garden of Life Extra Virgin Coconut Oil has a longer shelf life than any other plant oil.

Q: What are Garden of Life Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil health benefits?
A: Although many people equate fat with weight gain, clogged arteries and high blood pressure, certain fats actually help prevent those conditions and are essential to good health. Organic coconut oil has been shown to reduce the symptoms of digestive disorders and support overall immune function. In addition, a study conducted in Yucatan, where orgnaic coconut oil is a staple food, showed metabolic rates of people living there to be 25% higher than in comparable test subjects living in the U.S. Increased metabolic rate is a key to healthy weight management and could account for the leanness of people living in areas where coconut oil is consumed on a daily basis.

Q: What makes Garden of Life Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil better than other coconut oils?
A: Because Garden of Life Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is traditionally prepared and minimally processed, it retains all of its medium-chain fatty acids and other beneficial compounds. Refined versions may have a bland or burnt taste as a result of the refinement process. Additionally, Garden of Life Extra Virgin Coconut Oil delivers the aroma and flavor of fresh coconuts.

* This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The FDA/MCA/MHRA/HC and GMC has not approved any of this information, and any use it is put to by individuals is entirely their responsibility. Patients/clients are always advised to seek standard medical diagnosis, advice and treatment, and request details on the evidence base and statistical support on which their treatments are recommended (see NICE guidelines, and Grades of Evidence: Level A - top quality research, Level B - research of a lesser standard, Level C - anecdotes or related to experience)