Did you know that adding coconut oil to your diet can help cognitive function? The benefits of adding coconut oil to your diet are numerous.   Pacific Islanders have used coconut oil for centuries and hail it as the cure for all illness.  Not only does it help kill viruses, bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, but it improves insulin secretion & utilization of blood glucose.  Its ability to reduce inflammation within the body is already well known, but maintaining a healthy brain and staving off the decline of cognitive ability as we age is another added bonus to this great tasting food.  Coconut oil is known to contain phenolic acid, also known as polyphenols which are powerful antioxidants.  These antioxidants inhibit amyloid-B peptide which is a common pathology of Alzheimer’s disorder.  You can simply take a table spoon at room temperature daily or use it to cook since it retains its therapeutic property at high temperature.  Either way, it is a simple, tasty addition to your diet that will keep your memory in tact, and keep you healthy for years to come.