Fresh coconuts are plentiful in Thailand, and they're delicious. But what a lot of people don't know is that coconut oil has many health benefits. This is because coconut oil contains Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT), whereas other edible oils have Long Chain Triglycerides (LCT). While LCT tends to be stored in the body as fat, the MCT in coconut oil goes directly to the liver, where it is converted into immediate energy.

The oil helps improve thyroid function, which means metabolism speed increases, so the body digests food faster and produces more energy to fight fatigue and boost the immune system. Through the increased energy you will tend to lose weight.

Because of these reasons, coconut oil is an aid to hypothyroid sufferers. It also contains anti wrinkling properties for your skin and protects against infections.

There is no heat or chemical processing in the production of coconut oil, which is extracted from fresh coconuts through a centrifugal process before being cold pressed. It's a 100% organic product. Coconut oil can be purchased at Chiva-Som Boutique at THB 320.