VIRGIN COCONUT OIL - All you Need to Know
Virgin Coconut Oil has been a part of several Indian cuisines for a long, long period of time. Its distinctly pleasant scent, which brings out the most brilliant flavor, is familiar to the Indian palate like flowers in spring. And why not? Virgin Coconut Oil, apart from its great taste, also offers tons of health benefits. Apart from its health benefits, it is also great for your skin and hair, as it battles several microbes and germs, which may lead to ailments or diseases if left unchecked. So exactly how beneficial Virgin Coconut Oil really is, let’s find out-
- Aids digestion - When consumed regularly, in proper dosages/amounts, Virgin Coconut Oil works wonders for your gut health. It enables the dissolution of several vitamins and minerals, thus preventing problems such as constipation or hard stools.
- Reduces Cholesterol - Being rich in Lauric acid, it cuts down the percentage of bad cholesterol in your body, increasing good cholesterol, thus securing your heart health.
- Improves Hair Health - Massage Virgin Coconut Oil gently on your hair and scalp, from roots to tips, preferably twice a week. This oil is known to have great penetration properties, i.e., it enters deep into the hair strands, providing them strength and elasticity.
- Moisturizes skin - Dry skin is a common problem. Some get dry skin during the summers, winters, or even monsoon. But with Virgin Coconut Oil, you can easily combat the perpetual dryness, as this oil seeps into your skin’s outer layer, thus moisturizing it from underneath. Proper usage improves skin quality, boosts circulation, retains moisture, thus giving your skin a powerful and radiant glow.
- Antimicrobial - Being antimicrobial, this oil ensures your skin, hair, and internal body remains germ-free, safe, and healthy. When consumed raw, it kills any harmful microbes breeding in/near your gut; when massaged on hair or skin, it kills the germs sitting on that surface, saving you from unnecessary health problems, such as fungal infections, dandruff, et cetera.
- 100% Virgin - Virgin Coconut Oil, as the name suggests, is 100% virgin. Most of the oils that are sold in markets are extracted via chemical processes, which manipulate the product’s natural goodness, leaving behind only artificially-infused nutrients. But Vann Essentials’ Coconut Oil is virgin, i.e., it has been extracted via natural processes such as squeezing and pressing, therefore, contains all the goodness and brilliance you must be searching for!
-Wondering how to use Virgin Coconut Oil for best results? Following tips might be of help!
Cooking - In South-Indian cuisines, Virgin Coconut Oil is used to cook almost every regular dish, which gives their food its specifically delicious flavor. But coconut oil’s usage is not just for its taste, but also because of how good it is for health. You can also take good advantage by using this oil in your stir-fries, curries, and vegetable gravies. Some dishes you can prepare by using Virgin Coconut Oil include -- Cookies
- Biscuits
- Sweets
- Potato stir-fry
- Idli-sambhar
- Dosa, including many more…
Warm up the oil for better results - Heat the oil in a microwave or stove just to liquefy it. Do NOT boil. Massaging your hair with this oil works better as it opens hair cuticles, hence allowing the molecules to penetrate the hair better, and more effectively.
