Coconut Oil for Health and Beauty

By Cynthia Holzapfel, Laura Holzapfel

Coconut oil has been found to be one of the most healthful fats to cook with and has powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties. Included are more than twenty recipes for using coconut oil, grated coconut, and coconut milk in delicious dishes and health-care products. Discover the amazing benefits of coconut oil in the pages of this book. Coconut oil:

• Can actually prevent heart disease (it does not raise cholesterol levels)
• Helps reduce inflammation and immune responses caused by allergies
• Can boost metabolism and help with weight loss
• Is easily digested by anyone with ulcers and other stomach and intestinal problems
• Helps to heal wounds and reduce acne
• Kills certain bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast, and other disease-causing germs
• Has the potential to be an effective tool for fighting HIV infection
• Promotes beautiful skin by protecting against the free radical damage that causes aging