Indonesia is the largest tropical country in the world, with a wide expanse of lowlands to wide beaches. So that there becomes a fertile place for the development of coconut trees. The coconut tree is a tropical plant that reproduces through coconut tree buds. Every part of the tree can be of value to humans. Starting from the roots, stems, leaves, and fruit coconut flowers can be utilized for economic value. So the coconut tree is commonly referred to as […]
It is no doubt if coconut oil has many benefits for us. Talking about coconut oil, there are two types of coconut oil available in the market, they are virgin and RBD (refined, bleached and deodorized) coconut oil. Generally, there are a few things that extinguishing between virgin coconut oil and refined coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil is made using fresh meat of coconuts (mature coconuts) while RBD or ordinary coconut oil is produced using dried coconut or copra. Virgin […]
A Note from ATH Supervising Editor, Sherri Carter: Coconut oil is so versatile and good for you. It’s great for the kitchen and has many personal healthcare uses, such as moisturizing dry, winter skin. It’s the go to oil our home! Many people think that cooking oils like corn, soy, safflower, sunflower and canola are good for their health just because they’re made from vegetables or plants. But nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, these oils are […]
The American Heart Association, US Department of Agriculture and the American Dietetic Association warns against consuming coconut oil due to the high content of saturated fat, which can raise cholesterol and blood lipids, may cause heart disease. However, some small studies recently have shown that coconut oil, extra virgin coconut oil is mainly organic, may have some health benefits when consumed in small amounts. Several studies using hydrogenated coconut oil containing trans fats, which have been associated with LDL cholesterol […]
