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How do I eat coconut oil each day? This is a question I often get.
For me, a diet with coconut oil means drinking at least 4 tablespoonfuls of virgin coconut oil or VCO daily. But my wife and relatives always make sure that I get even more with their excellent coconut recipes.
Whether it's possible to consume too much coconut is still uncertain. Indeed, the FDA has included coconut oil on its list of foods Generally Regarded As Safe or GRAS. Only foods that have passed rigorous testing and have a history of risk-free usage can qualify for admission on this list. This truth should really tell you something.
Some prefer taking coconut oil capsules as their version of a coconut oil diet. If you're seriously considering this approach, there are pros and cons you should know.
Heart Friendly
The biggest lie about CNO or a typical coconut diet is that it promotes atherosclerosis. Countless studies have already shown that coconut oil, at worse, is neutral in the development of heart disease. In reality, it can even prevent heart problems.
Coconut oil is a fat consisting of 92% saturated fat. Detractors say that it is just like beef tallow and lard, so it must be atherogenic.
Not All Saturated Fats are The Same
It's true that CNO, beef tallow and lard are all saturated fats. But coconut oil is primarily comprised of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). Beef tallow, lard and most other dietary oils and fats are predominantly long-chain fatty acids (LCFA).
MCFAs do not circulate in your bloodstream, like LCFAs do. MCFAs go directly to your liver and are almost instantly transformed into energy.
Stop Overeating
CNO also gives a feeling of satiety quicker so you won't overeat. Its polyunsaturated counterparts such as soybean, canola and corn oils, don't make you feel full or gratified as quickly.
Because they don't give a feeling of satiety the way coconut oil does, polyunsaturated oils make you eat more than you really should. The result is even more excess fat or blubber to be needlessly stored away in your body.
An Oil-Change Can Do Wonders
We all know what a routine engine oil-change can do for our vehicles' overall performance. Well, the human body needs healthy oils as well to keep running efficiently.
A study conducted at McGill University, Canada has demonstrated that by simply replacing your polyunsaturated dietary oils with CNO, you can lose up to almost 40 pounds of unwanted body fat yearly. You don't even have to decrease calorie intake or change anything else in your diet.
Cooking with coconut oil
is a super easy way to ensure that your body is getting the right kinds of fats. Hmmmmm, which reminds me... Time to watch some DVD. Coconut oil popcorn, anyone?
Give Your Liver a Break
Would you like to benefit from a liver cleanse diet with coconut oil? Your liver is a very important organ. It detoxifies, secretes hormones, builds proteins and fats, stores vitamins and minerals, and performs a multitude of other functions vital to maintaining ideal health.
A coconut oil diet helps your liver take a much needed break. MCFAs protect your liver from free radicals. They also provide an immediate energy source for the liver to fuel metabolism.
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