While
Extra Virgin Olive Oil has always been (and will continue to be) a
staple, nutritious, go-to oil for healthy cooking, there's a new kid on
the block that's getting all the attention as of late, and for good
reason.
This powerhouse oil is even being touted by "celebrity"
fitness gurus like Jillian Michaels and Dr. Oz for its metabolism and
weightloss benefits, and even more, Hollywood
celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer
Aniston, and Angelina Jolie are swearing by its hair, skin, and
anti-aging properties!
Oh me, oh my! What ever could this miracle oil be?
Well,
before we get to that, you may be shocked to learn that this oil is 90%
SATURATED FAT...and yes, by most standards it's even healthier than
extra virgin olive oil.
We're talking about Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.
While
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil has a higher smoke point than Olive Oil
(meaning it can withstand even higher temperatures without being damaged
or denatured), its most unique health and fatloss benefits come from a
special type of saturated fat that is most abundantly found in coconut
oil: Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs).
MCTs are a very unique
form of saturated fat that have been shown to possess antioxidant and
anti-microbial properties to help fight off aging as well as
anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral immune benefits.
Even
more, several studies have linked the consumption of Extra Virgin
Coconut Oil to smaller waist sizes and another study published in the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found MCTs to be THREE times more
effective at raising metabolism than long-chain fatty acids.
Beyond
that, coconut oil has been shown to slow digestion, increasing feelings
of fullness and stabilizing blood sugar levels. Clearly including this
"super" oil as part of your nutrition plan carries many benefits and is
a win-win all around.
But the type of coconut oil that you
choose is very important, as some coconut oils are BAD NEWS for your
health (such as hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated coconut oil).
By far,
the purest form of coconut oil is Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, and
the top researchers and experts recommend 2 - 4 tablespoons daily. The
easiest way to get your daily quota of this super fat is to use coconut
oil in cooking as you would olive oil or any other oil, in baking, and
you can even mix it in your fat-burning protein shakes.
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