Coconut Oil's myriad of health benefits include; powerful fat burning properties, boosts metabolism, sustains blood sugar levels, satiety, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial.  Its fat burning potential comes from the high concentration of medium chained fatty acids or MCFA’s – a type of fatty acid which is quickly processed and turned into energy by the liver. This means there is less strain on the liver, pancreas and digestive system as a whole, and an improved absorption of other nutrients.

Coconut Oil is second only to human breast milk in its Lauric Acid content, this powerful substance can kill harmful pathogens like bacteria, viruses and fungi. Caprylic Acid is another one of the three fatty acids (capric acid being the third) that are found in coconut oil. It is a potent antifungal that kills Candida and other intestinal parasites. 

Due to its fat composition being very stable, Coconut Oil is highly resistant to free radicals being generated when it is heated, even at high temperatures and is an especially safe oil to cook with.

The inclusion of the right types of fats and oils in our diet is crucial if we are to assist our body in healing and repairing itself from the cellular level upwards.

Coconut benefits don't stop with oil, Coconut Palm Sugar is often praised for its low levels of fructose, low glycemic index and is a great sugar alternative in cooking. The sugar is made by harvesting the blossoms of the coconut tree, a cut is made on the spadix allowing the sap to flow into containers, this is then gently heated until all the water evaporates.