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1 Tim Skwiat, Pn2. 2. 10 Ways to Add Coconut Oil to Your Diet While once shunned because of its saturated fat content (more on that below), coconut oil is now lauded as a miracle food; some may even go so far as to call it a cure for [insert health concern here]. While it may not be the magic bullet that some would lead you to believe, there may be something to the coconut craze. 1 Combined with an overall healthy diet, there are a number of health benefits that may be conferred by regularly consuming virgin coconut oil. Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs). Coconut oil is principally made up of saturated fat (about 92%), with as much as 70%. of that being a special type of fat called medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs), or medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), making coconut oil unique among dietary fats. You see, unlike long chain fatty acids (LCFA), which are the more common fats found in foods, MCTs are easily burned for energy and are far less likely to be stored as Furthermore, in the scientific community, MCTs are viewed as functional fats that provide a host of health benefits, as they have been shown to lower body weight, improve markers of metabolic health, reduce belly fat ( , visceral fat), and improve insulin In other words, all fats are not created equally, and coconut oil is a very rich source of this unique, health-promoting saturated fat.

2 Metabolism Research suggests that the MCTs found in coconut oil have a significant metabolism- boosting effect. In one study, researchers found that consuming MCTs increased 3. metabolism more than eating LCFAs from other foods. As a matter of fact, the participants who consumed MCTs lost significantly more weight and burned more fat than the group consuming Researchers have also found that consuming just 1 2 tablespoons daily of MCTs can elevate the metabolism by as much as 5%, which may mean burning an additional 150. calories or more per In addition to short-term feeding studies showing an acute rise in calorie burning with MCTs, research has shown that this elevation in metabolism continues even over prolonged periods of What's particularly interesting is that this increase in energy expenditure appears to be met by a subsequent increase in fat burning. The #1 Worst Carb Ever (don't eat this). At the link below, we're going to let the cat out of the bag on what is undoubtedly the #1 WORST carb EVER, and how the money-hungry food industry is conspiring to sneak this nightmare carb into just about everything.

3 In the end, this extremely common carb wreaks havoc on your fat-storing hormones in a MAJOR way, and has even been shown to hamper memory, slow brain activity, and increase your risk of Alzheimer's. ==> The #1 Worst Carb EVER (don't eat this). Appetite The MCTs in coconut oil may also suppress appetite, which may be related to their conversion in the liver to ketone bodies. In one crossover trial, researchers assessed whether increasing the amount of MCTs in the diet had an effect on food intake in free living conditions. They found that when men ate the most MCTs, they consumed, on average, over 250 fewer calories per In a crossover trial published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers 4. from France found that when they added MCTs to a standardized breakfast, men ate significantly fewer calories at lunch compared to when they ate the same breakfast with Numerous other studies have shown that the addition of MCTs promotes satiety, resulting in an involuntary reduction in food ,10.

4 Weight Management With potential beneficial impacts on both aspects of the energy balance equation ( , more calories burned, fewer calories consumed), it may be little surprise that there's evidence that coconut oil may promote weight loss. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial published in the journal Lipids, a group of Brazilian researchers found that women who consumed two tablespoons of coconut oil per day for 12 weeks while following a reduced-calorie diet and including daily exercise lost a significantly more belly fat compared to the placebo group ( , diet and exercise alone).11 In another study, researchers from Malaysia found that men who added 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to their normal diets for 4 weeks significantly reduced belly Furthermore, numerous randomized controlled trials have shown that supplementing the diet with MCTs (like those found in coconut oil) leads to greater weight loss and reductions in belly fat than other fats ( , LCFAs, including olive oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, and corn oil), effects likely due to MCTs' ability to increase metabolic rate ( , calorie expenditure) and fat ,10,13 15.

5 Brain Health & Focus As mentioned, MCTs are easily absorbed and metabolized by the liver, where they are readily converted to ketone bodies, which serve as an important energy source for the brain. In fact, ketones may be beneficial to folks who experience cognitive decline and memory In one study, researchers found that supplementation with MCTs led to immediate improvement in cognitive function and memory in folks with mild cognitive 5. Antimicrobial Properties A number of the MCTs in coconut oil ( , lauric acid, capric acid, caprylic acid) have powerful antimicrobial ( , antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral) ,19 In other words, these MCTs can help kill off pathogenic bacteria, fungi ( , yeasts), and viruses. Eat this TWICE daily for accelerated fat loss At the link below, we're going to show you the #1 fat-burning meal of ALL-TIME, and how by eating this simple meal twice daily, you can shed fat faster AND easier than ever before.

6 Even better, you can prepare this simple fat-melting meal in less than 60 seconds. No, it's not too good to be true. ==> The #1 Fat-Burning Meal (Eat this 2xs a day). Immune System Function Along with these powerful antimicrobial properties, coconut oil bolsters the immune system by improving and protecting the ecosystem of microorganisms in the body, which play a fundamental role in the body's internal defense network. Virgin coconut oil is also a rich source of antioxidants, and research published in the journal Food and Function showed that coconut oil dramatically improved antioxidant status in rodents. What's more, coconut oil also significantly increased levels of the master antioxidant glutathione throughout the body including the liver, which is the body's primary organ for 6. Phytonutrients, Polyphenols, & Phytosterols Coconut oil has a high percentage of phenolic acids, and these are phytonutrients, which are also referred to as polyphenols.

7 Coconut oil contains p-Coumaric acid, ferulic acid, caffeic acid, and catechin, and these phenolic acids are recognized for the antioxidant properties, including their ability to scavenge free radicals and protect against oxidative Coconut oil is a source of the antioxidant vitamin E, and it also contains several phytosterols, including Brassicasterol, Campesterol, and Stigmasterol. It's important to note that virgin coconut oil has substantially better antioxidant capacity than refined, bleached, and deodorized coconut What's more, virgin coconut oil is significantly higher than refined coconut oil in polyphenols. Anti-Aging With its naturally-occurring antioxidants, coconut oil helps combat oxidative stress, which plays a central role in biological aging and is one of the most important factors mediating the deleterious effects of ,23 In one study published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers from Norway found that women consuming a diet rich in coconut oil experienced significant reductions in levels of a compound called tissue plasminogen activator antigen, which has been identified as a marker of senescence ( , biological aging) and appears to play a role in the development of age-related health ,25.

8 Stress & Wellbeing Animal studies have shown that the unique mixture of MCTs and polyphenols from coconut oil provides anti-stress properties in mice with stress-induced What's more, one study showed that women who consumed coconut oil reported better quality of life and had better scores on measures of fatigue, sleep difficulties, sexual function, and Heart Healthy As previously mentioned, coconut oil is made up of over 90% saturated fat, with most of that coming in the form of MCTs. Saturated fats have traditionally been considered to be 7. unhealthy and several authorities have recommended limiting their intake in the diet as some observational studies have established a link between higher intakes of saturated fat and heart However, saturated fats are quite diverse in nature and in their health effects as well. For example, MCTs are metabolized differently than LCFAs, and they exert a number of health benefits, including favorable improvements in metabolic health and markers of cardiovascular health.

9 So, while common misconception may lead you to believe that saturated fat and thus, coconut oil is the antithesis of heart health, fortunately, it is now well-established that the notion that saturated fats are to blame for cardiovascular disease is ill-conceived and unfounded. As reported by Dr. Glen Lawrence in the journal Advances in Nutrition, saturated fat intake is not associated with an increased risk for heart 30 second daily trick FLATTENS your belly How would you like to flatten your belly in just 30 seconds a day? Well, you CAN. In fact, it's almost this 30 sec trick is by far one of the most effective fat loss strategies our clients have EVER tried, and it's also the easiest to implement. Literally, just 30 seconds a day: ==> 30 second daily trick FLATTENS your belly In a study published in the journal Lipids, Brazilian researchers found that women supplementing with coconut oil group experienced an increase in HDL cholesterol and a decrease in their LDL:HDL cholesterol ratio.

10 The researchers concluded, Supplementation with coconut oil does not cause dyslipidemia and seems to promote a reduction in abdominal obesity. 11. In a separate study, Brazilian researchers found that participants who added one 8. tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil to a reduced-calorie diet lost significantly more body weight and belly fat and increased HDL ( , good ) cholesterol to a greater extent than a group of participants who followed the same diet without coconut Do you POOP enough? Please excuse the somewhat personal nature of this excerpt, but the information we are about to share below is extremely important for both you and your digestive health. You may not think that you're constipated, but in reality, it is VERY likely that you ARE. You see, constipation is not simply not being able to go , or only eliminating once a 's severe constipation. The truth is, a healthy digestive system should be eliminating after every meal.