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Originally Posted by navillusc  Coconut oil does not promote weight gain...quite the contrary, actually...it promotes metabolism and weight loss. Coconut oil has been in recent years downplayed and sometimes outright 'demonized' but its benefits have not changed. There has been 'confusion' introduced surrounding saturated fats, which I will not attempt to explain here, but "saturation" relates to molecular attributes specifically and is not synonymous with "unhealthy" by any means.
You can buy coconut oil lots of places these days...just make sure you get 100% virgin organic coconut oil. |
It only promotes weight gain because it is high in calories like any fat product. I know some people have said it promotes metabolism and weight loss, but is there any scientific research that says this? From the Mayo Clinic website.
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Can coconut oil help me lose weight?
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from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
The few small studies that have looked at coconut oil and weight loss suggest that coconut oil may help reduce waist size, but it doesn't lead to significant weight loss or improved body mass index (BMI).
Coconut oil is a tropical oil that's made from the dried fruit (nut) of the coconut palm tree. Proponents say that it contains a healthy type of fatty acid that your body quickly burns for energy. The oil extracted from fresh coconut contains medium chain fatty acids, which aren't stored in adipose tissue.
However, coconut oil is high in calories and saturated fat. One tablespoon contains 117 calories and 13.6 grams of fat. Coconut oil has more saturated fat than lard does.
Although eating coconut oil in moderation isn't likely to harm your health, it's not likely to help you lose weight either. For successful, long-term weight loss, stick to the basics — an overall healthy-eating plan and exercise.
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