5 benefits of using coconut oil from Hemsley + Hemsley
Health guru sisters Hemsley + Hemsley have teamed up with Vita Coco Coconut Oil to share their secret tips, tricks and coconut oil recipes. So we asked Jasmine and Melissa, and Vita Coco CEO Giles Brook, to share five benefits of using coconut oil - in the kitchen and the bathroom. Put it on your skin, your hair even in your recipes, this is a cupboard essential.
1
It helps you burn more fat
While coconut oil might be high in saturated fats, don’t fret! Its medium-chain fatty acids have high energising properties as they transform into fuel when transported from the intestinal tract to the liver.
This means they store very little fat in the body, says Giles. It is also very high in antioxidants, which are found to prevent inflammations associated with arthritis.
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This means they store very little fat in the body, says Giles. It is also very high in antioxidants, which are found to prevent inflammations associated with arthritis.
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2
It’s a great beauty ally
Coconut oil is a long-lasting face and body moisturiser, effective makeup remover, and a quick remedy for damaged hair.
It’s also a natural and nourishing cure for cuts and rashes due to its antibacterial properties, free of parabens and petroleum.'I’ve always used coconut oil on my skin,' says Jasmine.
'I remember having this amazing Vogue book from the 70s and a lot of it was about homemade beauty tricks. That was the first time I read about coconut oil as a skin product.'
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It’s also a natural and nourishing cure for cuts and rashes due to its antibacterial properties, free of parabens and petroleum.'I’ve always used coconut oil on my skin,' says Jasmine.
'I remember having this amazing Vogue book from the 70s and a lot of it was about homemade beauty tricks. That was the first time I read about coconut oil as a skin product.'
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3
It will make you love vegetables even more
The Hemsley sisters firmly believe that guilty pleasures can be given a healthy makeover that can still leave your taste buds salivating.
Who would think cooking Brussels sprouts in coconut oil could turn this unpopular vegetable into a kitchen must-eat?
In fact, it’s a Hemsley favourite: 'We call them Brussels sprouts lollipops. It’s literally just Brussels sprouts, coconut oil and salt. It gives them a sweet taste, delicious,' says Melissa.
Try this when sautéing any vegetable, for the extra tastiness.
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Who would think cooking Brussels sprouts in coconut oil could turn this unpopular vegetable into a kitchen must-eat?
In fact, it’s a Hemsley favourite: 'We call them Brussels sprouts lollipops. It’s literally just Brussels sprouts, coconut oil and salt. It gives them a sweet taste, delicious,' says Melissa.
Try this when sautéing any vegetable, for the extra tastiness.
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4
It curbs cravings
The high percentage of fat in coconut oil also makes it incredibly satiating.
Use it as a substitute for other vegetable oils when baking and it will stop you from finishing off a whole tray in one go!
'You get that wonderful mouthfeel only fat can give you! It’s great way of eating healthily but with none of the deprivations that we associate with eating healthily,' says Jasmine.
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Use it as a substitute for other vegetable oils when baking and it will stop you from finishing off a whole tray in one go!
'You get that wonderful mouthfeel only fat can give you! It’s great way of eating healthily but with none of the deprivations that we associate with eating healthily,' says Jasmine.
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5
It controls blood sugar
Due to its low glycemic index, coconut oil can stabilise your blood sugar levels, which makes it great for diabetics.
Remember when a smoothie was thought to be the ultimate health snack until we discovered it was storing almost as much sugar as a can of fizzy drink?
Luckily, if you add some melted coconut oil to your homemade smoothie, it can slow down the sugar release from the fruit, Melissa instructs, preventing you from feeling like a 'ball of sugar after glugging down the drink.'
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Remember when a smoothie was thought to be the ultimate health snack until we discovered it was storing almost as much sugar as a can of fizzy drink?
Luckily, if you add some melted coconut oil to your homemade smoothie, it can slow down the sugar release from the fruit, Melissa instructs, preventing you from feeling like a 'ball of sugar after glugging down the drink.'
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