coconut
Coconut oil has been nicknamed the "low-fat fat." It doesn't get stored in the body like other fats. It instead breaks down to become energy the body can use. Its health benefits are numerous, and daily eating or cooking with coconut oil can greatly improve the overall health of your body.
Daily Intake
Tropical Traditions (see References section) recommends eating 3.5 tbsp. of coconut oil daily. If you're not in the habit of eating it by the spoon each day, try a much smaller amount to give your body time to adjust. You can break up the 3.5 tbsp. into smaller amounts that you can eat throughout the day.
Ways to Get Your Daily Coconut Oil Intake
Coconut oil is easy to include meals and snacks. Replace unhealthy oils when you are cooking with coconut oil. The oil will not break down when heated as some oils do.
For breakfast, use it to make eggs and meat. It's also a great sugar or creamer replacement for either tea or coffee. For lunch, coconut oil can be used as a dressing on salads, which you can enjoy with a glass of coconut water. A coconut smoothie is another delicious way to get your daily recommended dose of coconut oil.
For dinner, coconut oil can be used to prepare stir fry or sautee dishes and even to make french fries. Replace the butter on your vegetables with coconut oil. In fact, you can replace any high-saturated fats such as lard with coconut oil. Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, it has fewer calories and the fat content easily converts to energy rather than stored fat.
Health Benefits
Coconut oil can improve many organ and system functions. It can help you lose weight by speeding up your metabolism. Coconut oil improves the body's digestive system, and it fights viruses and bacteria. Diabetics can use coconut oil to help control their blood-sugar levels. Those who suffer from osteoporosis can use coconut oil to strengthen bones. It can even be used as a conditioner to regrow and repair damaged hair.
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