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By simply replacing all the oils in your diet that are made of long-chain triglycerides (LCT) such as soybean, canola and safflower oils, you can lose up to 36 pounds of unwanted fat a year. This is according to researchers at McGill University in Canada.
Wait, there's more. You can shed this much weight without even changing your usual diet. Meaning, you can still consume the same number of calories, but this time, without the guilt. What, you think I'm joking?
You see, coconut oil is a saturated fat predominantly consisting of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). MCTs are very different from LCTs which mainly comprise almost all other fats or oils.
MCTs are almost instantly converted into energy. They are absorbed directly from the intestines into the portal vein and sent straight to the liver, to be burned as fuel.
LCTs require pancreatic enzymes to break them first into smaller units. They initially bypass the liver and are dumped into the bloodstream to circulate throughout your body.
Generally speaking, MCTs produce energy. Almost all other dietary fats and oils produce body fat.
Look at it this way. You regularly change your vehicle's engine oil, right? You do this to keep the engine running efficiently and to avoid premature wear and tear, right?
Well, it's the same with your body. Dietary fat or oil is an integral food your body requires to function optimally. Your brain is 60% fat. Think of coconut oil as the best motor oil for your vehicle.
Now if for some reason you don't like the aroma and flavor of coconuts, you can always use the refined type. My wife uses refined coconut edible oil for some select dishes. It's completely odorless and tasteless.
But why don't you like the scent and taste of fresh coconuts? OK, OK, it's none of my business. I won't ask again.
Folks, it's amazing what a simple oil-change can do for your health. For your sake, make the move to coconut cooking oil. And make it your last oil-change, OK.
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