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As we search for healthier options to eat, and shun ‘dead food’ or calorific things with no nutritional benefit, one of my favourite and most misunderstood Superfoods is Coconut oil.

The benefits of Coconut oil can be attributed to the presence of lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, and its properties include it being antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal and antibacterial.

The health benefits of Coconut oil include hair care, skin care, maintaining cholesterol levels, weight loss, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, diabetes and heart disease, HIV and cancer, dental care and bone strength.

The human body easily converts lauric acid into monolaurin, which is the substance fights off bacterial and viral invasions.

Coconut oil is so misunderstood due to the nature of its fat: A saturated fat (liquid when warmed, solid when cold) BUT predominantly Medium Chain Triglycerides, which are efficiently used by the body; Lauric Acid is the chief contributor, with more than forty percent of the share, followed by Capric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Myristic Acid and Palmitic Acid.

Coconut Oil also contains Linoleic and Oleic Acid, and is rich in Polyphenols (Polyphenols are antioxidants in plants that have a substantial amount of health benefit)

The saturated fats present in Coconut oil are not harmful, as in case of other vegetable oils, because they are Medium Chain Triglycerides. It does NOT lead to an increase in LDL levels. It also reduces the incidence of injury in arteries and therefore helps in preventing atherosclerosis. Coconut Oil contains about 50% lauric acid, which helps in preventing various heart problems including high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.

Coconut oil is very useful in assisting weight loss: the short and medium-chain fatty acids are easy to digest and increase satiety (a feeling of fullness). Coconut oil helps in healthy functioning of the thyroid and other endocrine systems. Further, it increases the body’s metabolic rate by removing stress on pancreases, thereby burning more energy and helping overweight people reduce their weight.

Coconut Oil is very safe to cook with as it has a very high smoking point – it cannot be damaged by domestic heat. Vegetable fats and oils damaged by heat become carcinogenic. Coconut oil helps in improving digestion and thus prevents various stomach and digestion related problems including irritable bowel syndrome. The saturated fats present in coconut oil have anti-microbial properties and help in dealing with various bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc., that cause indigestion. Coconut oil also helps in absorption of other nutrients such as fat soluble vitamins A,D,E and K, minerals and amino acids.

Coconut oil is very effective against a variety of infections due to its antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. According to the Coconut Research Center, Coconut oil kills viruses that cause flu, measles, hepatitis, herpes, etc. It also kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, etc. Coconut oil is also effective on fungi and yeast that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athelete’s foot, thrush, nappy rash, etc.

Coconut oil helps in controlling blood sugar, and improves the secretion of insulin. It also helps in effective utilization of blood glucose, thereby preventing and treating Diabetes

The medium chain triglycerides and fatty acids help prevent liver diseases as they are easily converted into energy when they reach the liver, thus reducing work load on the liver and also preventing accumulation of fat and therefore fat-soluble toxins.

Coconut oil is also believed to be useful in treating pancreatitis.

As mentioned earlier, Coconut oil improves the ability of our body to absorb important minerals. These include calcium and magnesium, which are necessary for development of bones and teeth. Thus coconut oil is very useful to people who are prone to osteoporosis and tooth decay

Finally, remember that Coconut oil contains fewer calories than other oils, its fat content is easily converted into energy and it does not lead to accumulation of fat in the heart and arteries. Coconut oil helps in boosting energy and endurance, and enhances the performance of athletes. Coconut oil does not go rancid.

Deflavoured Organic coconut oil is available in 1kg buckets

At The Good Health Shop you will find a lot of products one would expect to find in a health shop, BUT you will also find some products that you don’t find everywhere, and we love them enough to give them space right here!

We make every effort to assist with every type of restricted diet; diabetic? gluten intolerant? Lactose intolerant? allergic to Soy? We keep a fairly extensive range of packaged foods to assist. Dream cookies Gluten free biscuits, Orgran flours, soups and pasta, Rice, soya and oat milk powder, various drinks and snack-foods that help to keep you on the straight and narrow. We have freshly-baked gluten and dairy-free bread delivered on a Tuesday (orders must please be placed on a Monday)

Things we love that you don’t find everywhere:

Raw veggies have vitamins and enzymes that are vital for our bodies, but destroyed in the cooking process. As juicing seems to be a time-consuming option for busy families, The good Health Shop is pleased to now be selling James White ORGANIC VEGGIE JUICES – Beetroot, tomato, carrot and mixed veg juices,especially beneficial in the heat to replace minerals lost through perspiring.

Baby Mum-Mums and Toddler Mum-Mums, Organic Brown Rice snacks for kids – the healthiest snack option around!

Also For baby we have the Jackson Reece organic and Flushable wet wipes; pocket packs and larger sizes are a life saver. Cough mixtures, insect repellent, teething remedies (including the amazing Amber Teething Necklace) and runny-tummy remedies are all available, safe and natural and with no side effects.

Organic-Chocolate-covered Organic Goji berries (a mouthful in every sense), Rice milk and Ginger drink, Organic Tulsi tea (a great, calming adaptogen) in 10 flavours, Cranberry Juice, Sugar-free sweets with no nasties, and Organic Fruit Juice are among the top requests.

Chia Seeds are a spectacular SuperFood. One of the highest plant sources of Omega 3, it is high in soluble fibre to soothe the digestive system and stabilise blood sugar levels. SEE ALL ABOUT CHIA SEEDS ON OUR NUTRITION PAGE. Other Superfoods available are Raw Coao in powder, nibs and paste, Maca powder and Hemp seeds.

CherryActive is a powerful antioxidant and is being endorsed by Patrick Holford, internationally renowned nutritionist. There are a lot of good reasons for investing in CherryActive for the whole family. CherryActive assists in joint protection, maintains normal uric acid lavels, supports healthy heart function and promotes natural sleep. http://www.cherryactive.co.uk/NaturalHealthWellbeing/CherryActive-Antioxidant-and-Anti-Ageing.html.

We REALLY love Lalibella Wild Flower Honey – totally raw and packed with Bee enzymes, this as a naturally thin honey that is easy to use and tastes like heaven!

Here at the coast, holiday-makers and locals alike suffer with water-logged and blocked sinuses and ears. Ear Candles are a totally safe and non-invasive way of clearing the ear canal. Washing with a Neti Pot is a simple and safe way to get to the sinuses and Eustachian tubes, clearing away blockages. Health Tones Sinus and Allergy Remedy is a 21-day course of muti that helps your body clear out nasal congestion, even if it’s been plaguing you for years. Its our all-time favourite product!

For sun lovers of all ages, Rubber Ducky and SolRx, sun protection with a guaranteed 8 hours! No Parabens! www.slowsun.co.za/.

Can’t wait for the sun do do it’s work gently and safely? Tan Can, with natural Zeaxanthin, will have you radiant and glowing in a short time, also preparing your skin for it’s anual exposure to the sun. Too late? Already burnt? help is at hand.. Oxycream, oxygen infused lavender cream, excellent for burnt skin. Also Aloe gel and Victorian garden Marula cream, soothing and repairing for burnt skin.

Also on our list of favourite things is: fresh seed packs for sprouting, sprouter bottles, Himalayan Rock Salt, Black salt, Aloe vera juice and Cathay Herbal flu fighters, which are 24-hour miracle workers; Cathay herbal also does granules for kiddies, Calm Me Down, Dry Nights, Flu Fighters and more

Real Canadian Maple syrup, subject to availability.

Our pets are an integral part of our family and we need them to be healthy, happy and free of parasites and pests. Raw,untreated diatomaceous earth is a natural and safe way to keep your best friend free of fleas and parasites. Completely edible but lethal to pests, it is wise choice if you are concerned about keeping your life and your family free of toxic chemicals http://www.diatomskzn.com/diatomsexplained/page/2/

A Healthy body goes hand-in-hand with a healthy mind. To this end we have a fully stocked Educational Toy Shop on our premises. From toddler to teen, bored unstimulated Children are now a thing of the past. Puzzles, books, construction sets and thinking games help children learn without even realising that it’s happening

Totally non-toxic (in fact it edible!), a Fun New way to paint. Mix-and-mess free, and improving motor skills, any child can be an artist with Rainbow paint. Each kit includes a free DVD to get your imagination fired up.

The flu vaccine is a contentious issue. Bear in mind that the flu vaccine only protects you from the strains which the health department choose to include.. of the thousands of flu strains out there only 2 or 3 are included in the injection. Injecting dead flu viruses into the body heightens the immune response and can certainly trigger flare ups of eczema and other ‘dormant’ issues in the body. Perhaps you would rather consider Oscillococcinum, a homeopathic flu preventative that is taken weekly and protects you from EVERY strain of flu, but also bronchitis, pneumonia and other chest infections. Safe to take with any chronic medications, safe for infants, the elderly and frail, and even safe for pregnant moms. A winner!!

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As we search for healthier options to eat, and shun ‘dead food’ or calorific things with no nutritional benefit, one of my favourite and most misunderstood Superfoods is Coconut oil.

Deflavoured Organic coconut oil is available in 1kg buckets

Things we love that you don’t find everywhere:

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