Tag: Edible Oils

If you have trouble falling asleep, you’re not alone. Around 60 million Americans are affected by sleeping disorders every year. Tossing and turning in...

Although it's important to cut out oily food, you don't have to completely deprive yourself. Instead, stock up on healthy oils that have a high smoking point. Olive oil promotes cardiovascular health and prevents cancer. Almond oil is anti-inflammatory and lowers cholesterol levels. Avocado oil aids skin health and promotes healthy lipid profiles. Canola oil and sesame oil aid heart health. Walnut oil lowers blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Peanut oil aids weight loss.

Spending way too much on beauty products with harmful chemicals? Worry no more. Try homemade coconut-oil-based cosmetic products for soft skin. To prepare a coconut oil body butter, mix 1 cup solid coconut oil with 1 tsp vitamin E oil and a few drops of any essential oil thoroughly till you get a fluffy mixture. Apply the mix twice daily for hydrated, soft skin.

Alkaline diets are becoming increasingly popular with health-conscious people around the world because of their health effects. Alkaline diets are known for enhancing immune...

Most people usually don’t think much about the source of their food or how it is prepared. This makes you choose the wrong kinds of foods or be misinformed about the foods, both of which affect your health. You may not know why you crave sweets, or how olive oil is adulterated. Knowing your foods better helps you make better food choices and stay healthy.

Most of us feel like we need to pop a multivitamin simply because this has been drilled into us for so long. As a...

If you have an underactive thyroid, eating coconut oil can offer support and protection. It’ll replace bad fats that worsen hypothyroidism with good fats called medium-chain fatty acids, or MCFA’s. These MCFA’s will also ease inflammation and support weight loss, two major factors that only worsen a sluggish thyroid. To enjoy coconut oil in moderation, add it to coffee, tea, smoothies, oatmeal, or baked goods. Use in place of vegetable oils when cooking.

Instead of using commercial hair care treatments, which often contain harsh chemicals that can damage your hair, try egg masks instead. Combine them with yogurt for a nourishing hair mask or with castor oil for stimulating blood circulation in your scalp. Other options you can try are with aloe vera, coconut oil, lemon juice, or vinegar. Do these egg masks at least once in 3 weeks for faster results.

If you have dry eyes, then every blink can be a painful experience. Xerophthalmia, as it’s officially called, is a condition where a person’s...

Rosacea is a skin condition that is often seen in people who tend to blush or feel flushed easily. Although the tendency to turn...

Split ends in our hair is a sad and a dreaded sight. No one has ever been happy seeing their hair tear apart making...

This paleo friendly coffee drink contains coconut oil, coconut milk, and cocoa powder. These ingredients help reduce inflammation and improve heart health by providing antioxidants and increasing levels of HDL without affecting levels of LDL. Freeze the coconut milk in ice cubes. Blend your coffee with the oil, vanilla, and cocoa powder. Pour the drink over the frozen cubes in a serving glass and enjoy.

Superfoods do not belong to a specific food group but include a wide variety of foods that are packed with nutrients. They are gaining...

Coconut oil has plenty of health benefits but it can also be useful in the beauty realm. It makes a great mouthwash because it helps prevent dental plaque and gingivitis thanks to its antimicrobial properties. Its texture and composition also make it a good shaving cream, lip balm, hand cream, moisturizer, anti-frizz hair serum, body scrub, and makeup remover. There seems to be nothing that coconut oil can't do.

Alzheimer's disease has no clear cause but genetics and age can have a role to play. Apart from this, regular exercise, good quality sleep, and low alcohol intake can help prevent its development. Controlling blood pressure and diabetes can also be of help. Foods and supplements like coconut oil, turmeric, and vitamin D have been shown to delay the disease's progress and prevent its onset.