Coconut oil has been used for centuries. Sometimes applied on hair and skin and sometimes it is included in cooking. Coconut oil is always present in all Indian households. But do you know that if it is taken early in the morning on an empty stomach, it works like a panacea in managing various health problems?

Often people take many types of morning drinks in the morning, but if you switch to virgin coconut oil, then surely you will see better results in a few days.

Good fats are found in coconut oil, which is very important for the body. It gives a better effect when taken on an empty stomach. So, today in this article, Dietician RituPuri of ESIC Hospital, Central Government Hospital is telling you what benefits you can get by taking coconut oil on an empty stomach-

Helpful in weight loss

Taking coconut oil on an empty stomach helps a lot in weight loss. Good fats are found in it. It digests slowly in your body and it makes you feel very filled. Also, it reduces the sugar spike. It helps you to control the frequent extra hunger pangs. Due to this your body slowly starts appearing in shape.

Helpful in PCOD

Even if you have PCOS or PCOD problems, you must consume virgin coconut oil on an empty stomach. This will help you to improve your condition. When there is a problem with PCOD, one has to face the problem of insulin resistance.

But when you take virgin coconut oil, it reduces the sugar spike in the body by slowing down your digestion due to fat deposition which this insulin resistance also helps in reducing the breakdown.

Helpful in piles

If you are troubled all the time due to the pain of piles, then surely taking virgin coconut oil on an empty stomach gives a lot of relief. Often people with piles are in so much pain that it becomes very difficult for them to pass a stool.

But if virgin coconut oil is regularly consumed on an empty stomach, then within 3-4 days, the pain starts to feel relieved. It is rich in omega-3 and when you take it, it acts as a lubricant to the lining of your intestines, making it easier to pass stool. It also helps to overcome the problem of constipation to a great extent.

Prevention of seasonal diseases

If virgin coconut oil is consumed on an empty stomach, it helps a person to avoid recurring seasonal diseases. Virgin coconut oil is anti-viral and anti-bacterial and its regular intake strengthens the immune system.

So now you also start taking coconut oil on an empty stomach. However, be sure to consult a dietician once before including it in your diet.

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