Leading a healthier and better lifestyle is all about making small changes that have huge impacts on your life. And one such change that has helped in becoming healthier is shifting to Nutriplus Virgin Coconut Oil. Nutriplus Virgin Coconut Oil is one of the most versatile and healthy alternatives to other kinds of oil out there and is known for its varied range of benefits for your skin and hair issues. Even though coconut has had a bad name in the past, it is making a comeback as more scientific studies have come explaining its health benefits. More and more people have turned away from refined vegetable and seed oils and towards virgin coconut oil. But what is virgin coconut oil? And what makes it the best alternative for your daily use?
What is Virgin Coconut Oil?
Refined coconut oil, which most of you might be familiar with, is a processed oil that is extracted with heat. It has a milder coconut flavour and aroma as it uses dried coconut or copra in its preparation. The oil is also “bleached” to remove all kinds of microbes, insects and dust particles. This bleaching process works by passing the oil through a bleaching clay for filtration, creating a clear, mild flavoured oil.
However, Virgin coconut oil is the purest form of coconut fat that is extracted from the fresh meat of the mature coconut and its milk. High-quality virgin coconut oils like Nutriplus VCO is made through a cold-pressing process- that is, it does not use any form of heat during the extraction process. It also does not use any form of chemical processing, allowing it to retain its natural health benefits and flavours. It is a treasure trove of vitamins, minerals and different kinds of antioxidants, making it known as the mother of all oils. Virgin Coconut Oil has a stronger coconut flavour and aroma than its refined counterpart. While the two forms of coconut oil share similar fatty acid content, the former has higher amounts of vitamin R and bioactive compounds like polyphenols.
Virgin Coconut Oil is rich in a number of essential nutrients and bio compounds. These include Vitamin C and vitamin E, fatty acids like lauric acid, myristic acid and medium-chain triglycerides. It is also a great source of antioxidants and protein.
Health Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil
Improves Hair and Scalp Health
Virgin Coconut Oil is one of the best oils for use on all types of hair. It helps your hair and scalp to retain moisture and regain lost moisture that is lost due to dry and cold weather. It can also help reduce frizz in textured hair as well as prevent split ends and hair fall with regular use. The oil forms a protective layer over the hair and keeps it protected from damage from hair products and ironing. Regular use of virgin coconut oil also prevents dandruff and greying of hair as it is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E and K.
Benefits to the Skin
Similar to its benefits to the hair, virgin coconut oil is also beneficial to your skin health as well. It is a versatile oil that is rich in antioxidants, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It works by creating a protective barrier on the skin and keeps it moisturised by not letting the water escape. The fatty acids in coconut oil can also penetrate the skin and repair it. The fatty acids also improve the skin barrier function and offer protection against the harmful effects of UV rays.
Virgin coconut oil is also effective against a number of skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis. It can also help with dry and itchy skin and has a soothing and nurturing effect on the body. It can also be incredibly helpful in healing burns and scalds. Anyone who is knowledgeable about skincare and cosmetics will know that coconut oil is commonly used in skincare products like body scrubs and lip balms.
Helps in weight loss
While coconut oil has been considered an unhealthy oil in the past, new studies and research has found that it is quite the opposite. The medium-chain triglycerides in coconut oil is a much better source of energy and are easily digested by the body. It is known to help in burning fat, especially from the abdominal region. Nutriplus VCO has also been shown to reduce appetite and does not let the body store excess calories as fat.
Effective against fungal infections
Virgin Coconut Oil has been known for its antifungal properties. It is rich in lauric acid and monolaurin, both of which is known to alter microbial cell walls and is effective in treating yeast infection and candidiasis.
Reduces cholesterol level
The high amount of lauric acid in virgin coconut oil helps improve cardiovascular health by reducing total cholesterol and increasing the amount of good cholesterol in your body. Coconut oil is naturally rich in saturated fats that increase the amount of HDL or good cholesterol levels in the body.
Why Choose Nutriplus Virgin Coconut Oil?
With so many brands of virgin coconut oil available in the market, finding the best one for your use can be tough. But you can never be wrong with Nutriplus Virgin Coconut Oil. Made with the best and highest quality coconut, directly sourced from the farmers from Kerala, Nutriplus Virgin Coconut Oil from QNET is filled with health benefits. It does not undergo any kind of chemical refining, bleaching or deodorising to ensure the purest coconut oil that is rich in vitamins and other nutrients. It is colourless, free of sediments and has a natural fresh coconut aroma and flavour.
The Health benefits of making Nutriplus Virgin Coconut Oil includes high amounts of antibacterial, anti-ageing, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps increase the body’s metabolic rate and improves nutrient absorption. The lauric acid in Nutriplus Virgin Coconut Oil is easily absorbed by the body and gives instant energy to the body. The oil also protects the skin from the harmful effects of UV rays.
Replacing unhealthy refined oils with Nutriplus Virgin Coconut Oil has been one of the best decisions I have made to improve my health. And you should too! So head to the QNET India eStore and get your pack today for a healthier tomorrow. Or choose from the other varied Nutriplus products to improve your health!
