Coconut Oil and its health benefits

The Wonders of Coconut oil

Makola virgin coconut oil is produced from good quality fresh Ghanaian coconut at low temperatures. It is pure and natural without any chemicals. Makola virgin coconut oil promotes the natural balance between high density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) and low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol), thus boosting the body's immune system. makola provides extensive nutritional and health benefits.

What is virgin coconut oil?

According to Tropical Traditions, Virgin Coconut Oil can only be achieved by using fresh coconut meat or what is called non-copra. Chemicals and high heating are not used in further refining, since the natural, pure coconut oil is very stable with a shelf life of several years. There are currently two main processes of manufacturing Virgin Coconut Oil:

Quick drying of fresh coconut meat which is then used to press out the oil. Using this method, the coconut meat is quick dried, and the oil is then pressed out via mechanical means.

Wet-milling. With this method the oil is extracted from fresh coconut meat without drying first. "Coconut milk" is expressed first by pressing. The oil is then further separated from the water. Methods which can be used to separate the oil from the water include boiling, fermentation, refrigeration, enzymes and mechanical centrifuge.

One of the main differences between Virgin Coconut oil and refined coconut oils is the scent and taste. All Virgin Coconut Oils retain the fresh scent and taste of coconuts, whereas the copra-based refined coconut oils have a bland taste due to the refining process. Some grades of refined copra-based oils are also now sold that have a coconut flavor, but are usually bitter and have a burnt taste to it. They are a form of "crude coconut oil" that has not undergone all of the deodorizing process, and they have a shorter shelf-life.

Brownco natural cocoa powder
Brownco natural cocoa powder is produced from wholly premium quality Ghanaian cocoa beans.

Natural cocoa powder is extraordinarily rich in flavonol antioxidants which protects the body from what scientists called free radical attack thus protecting the body from age-related diseases like hypertension, cancer, diabetes etc.

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In conclusion
Virgin Coconut Oil has been reported to help many skin problems as well. Depending on what is causing the skin problem, the coconut oil seems to work in a variety of ways. For example, we have had positive reports from people who suffer from yeast infections in the skin, and there is solid research that shows the MCTs in coconut oil do kill yeast infections. Another amazing result many are reporting from Virgin Coconut Oil is using it directly under their arms as a deodorant! Many have theorized that the MCTs in the oil attack the bacteria in sweat that cause the odors.