toxins engulfed within fatty tissue). This may explain why coconut oil helps to build lean muscles. Many
body builders, personal trainers, Olympic athletes, and others use it for building lean body mass.
Coconut oil is easily digested, even by weak and compromised digestive systems. It is the only oil that
doesn’t require bile to digest it, which makes it useful for those whose gallbladder has been removed.
Coconut oil assists with most digestive disorders, such as Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome.
This oil does not require any enzymes or carriers to be transported across cell membranes. Once it has
reached the cell interior, it is used for energy. This makes coconut a readily available energy source.
Coconut oil has also been shown to balance hypothyroidism. It is a saturated fat made up primarily of
medium chain fatty acids. Also known as medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), medium chain fatty acids
are known to increase metabolism, and promote weight loss, and immobilize yeast bacteria. If required,
coconut oil raises basal body temperatures while increasing metabolism, which is great news for those
suffering low thyroid functions, and those afflicted with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Coconut oil is useful for the very young and the very old. It is one of the healthiest and safest oils.
Unlike most oils, coconut oil will not oxidize upon heating. This makes coconut oil the ideal cooking oil.
With the exception of Kapha types, the average adult can safely include about 3.5 tablespoons of coconut
oil per day in their diet. It will not make you fat. But, start out with a low dose until you find out how the
breakdown of yeast affects you. Apart from its internal benefits, when applied to the skin, coconut oil will
protect from sunburn, drying, chapping and harmful germs.
A Banana A Day May Keep The Doctor Away
When you compare it to an apple, the banana has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three
times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is
also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. Bananas contain three natural sugars—
sucrose, fructose and glucose—combined with fiber. In this form a banana gives an instant, sustained and
substantial boost of energy (otherwise, the sugar could be harmful). Research has shown that just two
bananas can provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. The banana has also been found
helpful for a number of illnesses and conditions:
Depression: Depressed people often feel better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain
tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin. This powerful hormone is known to
make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: The banana’s vitamin B6 helps regulate blood glucose levels, which can positively affect your
mood and calm the nervous system.
Anemia: High in organic iron (versus inorganic iron used in supplements), bananas can stimulate the
production of hemoglobin in the blood and thereby improve anemia.
Blood Pressure and Brain Power: High in potassium, yet low in sodium, bananas are very effective
in balancing blood pressure. This effect led the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to allow the banana
industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. And,
for the same reasons, students were found to be more alert and to show increased academic performance
when eating bananas regularly.
Constipation: High in fiber, bananas in the diet have helped restore normal bowel functions in people
suffering from constipation.
Heartburn: Having a natural antacid effect, bananas have helped people suffering with heartburn.
Banana neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid
morning sickness.