Tag: Edible Oils

Add few scoops of coconut butter to smoothies for nutty, creamy texture and taste. Use coconut milk as a base for all kinds of pastes, gravies and curries. Bake your crepes, cakes and bread with coconut flour. Shred fresh or dried coconut meat on top of veggies or rice dishes. Add 2 tsp coconut oil to a mug of hot herbal tea. Drizzle some coconut oil on your salads.

Tried every available over the counter option for acne and acne scars? Maybe it’s time to try coconut oil for its antibacterial and cleansing properties. Coconut oil contains fatty acids that fight bacteria. Using it in your diet will help cleanse your liver of toxins that cause acne. You can also use it topically to avoid more acne.

Origin Of Olive Oil  Hippocrates, the father of medicine, dubbed olive oil “the great therapeutic.” The ancient Greek physician identified more than 60 medicinal uses...

Look for protein bars that contain nuts, nut butters, dried fruits, raw sugar, hemp/whey/egg/ pea protein sources and cold processed ingredients. Avoid bars that contain strong isolates, concentrates or Hydrolyzed Protein, vegetable oils, puffed rice, wheat crisps, artificial sugars and sugar alcohols. They can aid weight gain rather than reduce it.

It contains medium-chain saturated fatty acids in the form of lauric acid that lower cholesterol. It stimulates an under-active thyroid and its anti inflammatory qualities heal gut issues like IBS. Its positive effect on insulin helps diabetics. It supplies energy (ketones) to brain cells, protecting you from Alzheimer’s. It can be used to moisturize your skin and for oil pulling.

Due to aging, the collagen and elastin structure of the skin loses elasticity which causes sagging of the skin. Skin can also loose its structure...

Fat-free has almost become a cornerstone in many households. Modern restaurant menus have started adapting fat free foods, and industries have catered to the...

Dry skin is caused by a lack of production of sebum, or oil, which is the skins’ natural moisturizer. The lack of sebum decreases the...

Basic Steps to Effective Skin Care:There are four basic steps that must be taken when caring for your skin: cleansing, toning, moisturizing and protecting. It is important to address each step so that your skin is cared for properly and so that it looks and feels as healthy as possible.

Moles can be naturally removed with these simple remedies. Garlic paste on moles left overnight will work. Potato slices kept on moles can help in faster removal of moles. Juice of citrus fruits; Pineapple and sea salt; Castor oil and baking soda; Honey; Bloodroot paste; Aloevera gel; Flaxseed oil; Iodine; Apple cider vinegar applied on moles will help remove them.

Argan oil is rich in naturally occurring antioxidants, essential fatty acids, carotenoids, ferulic acid, sterols, polyphenols, and contains high levels of vitamin E. It...

Vegetables are good for correcting hormonal imbalance and infertility issues when they are eaten raw or half boiled. But, vegetable oil is known for...

Stress and its manifestations are the biggest crisis facing women in the 21st century. I just don’t think our bodies are designed to function...

Studies state that ginger extract consumed four times a day are effective in reducing joint pain. Fruits with anti-oxidant properties reduce inflammation, thereby reducing joint pain. They include blueberries, cherries, strawberries, rhubarbs, cauliflowers and apples. Other natural relievers include olive oil, avocado oil, honey and cinnamon.

One of the main causes for hair loss or slow hair growth is Vitamin deficiency. Avocados are high in vitamins B and E, which...