Thursday, February 3rd

I think I'm going to stop posting what I eat for each meal because it's boring.  And suspiciously similar each day...

Instead, I need to focus on what I have promised you--EASY and ACHIEVABLE health tips.  And I realize that most people reading this don't really have the resources (kitchen...time...) to make healthy chili.  So I'll stick to things that you can actually do--things that are quick, easy, and cheap--to improve your health. 

Tonight I want to focus on coconut oil.  I was suspicious when I first heard about this multi-purpose wonder-oil.  I read from numerous sources that it can be used as a body lotion, a face lotion, a hair conditioner, a cooking oil, etc.  I even read that some people drink this!!  I don't drink the oil straight (I would definitely have a problem with its texture and/or consistency), but I have been lathering it all over my body and face at least once a day.  Here are the benefits that I have not only read about, but noticed...

1.  It is cheap.  Cheaper than other lotions anyway!  This is the number one benefit I have listed because it is a main concern for most college students.  Why buy expensive fragranted and chemical induced lotions when you can buy coconut oil to be used in cooking AND as a lotion/conditioner?!

2.  IT IS AN AMAZING MOISTERIZER.  Like most college students, I have experienced far from perfect skin, and coconut oil has completely rejuvenated the skin on my face and body. 

3.  You can replace butter with this in cooking!  I know, I know, I said I was going to lay off the cooking talk, but I can't ignore this.  It is a healthier alternative to butter, olive oil, canola oil, and vegetable oil.  Just in case any of you future chefs care to know. 

Coconut oil used to be thought of as unhealthy, but this has been a huge mistake.  Research has proved that coconut oil has numerous health benefits, and studies show that cultures that have used coconut oil in cooking and hygiene are among the healthiest people alive. 

Again, this is something EASY you can do to improve your health.  Try it out and you will not regret it!