Gasp, now they're sayin Coconut Oil is not healthy if consumed.
 

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Coconut oil is about as healthy as beef fat or butter

Coconut oil is about as healthy as beef fat or butter

The American Heart Association recently released a report advising against the use of coconut oil.

The Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory reviewed existing data on saturated fat, showing coconut oil increased LDL ("bad") cholesterol in seven out of seven controlled trials. Researchers didn't see a difference between coconut oil and other oils high in saturated fat, like butter, beef fat and palm oil. In fact, 82% of the fat in coconut oil is saturated, according to the data — far beyond butter (63%), beef fat (50%) and pork lard (39%).

"Because coconut oil increases LDL cholesterol, a cause of CVD [cardiovascular disease], and has no known offsetting favorable effects, we advise against the use of coconut oil," the American Heart Association said in the Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory.

Frank Sacks, lead author on the report, said he has no idea why people think coconut oil is healthy. It's almost 100% fat. Past weight loss studies might be responsible.

“The reason coconut oil is so popular for weight loss is partly due to my research on medium chain triglycerides," Marie-Pierre St-Onge, associate professor of nutritional medicine at Cornell University Medical School, told TIME in April. "Coconut oil has a higher proportion of medium-chain triglycerides than most other fats or oils, and my research showed eating medium-chain triglycerides may increase the rate of metabolism more than eating long-chain triglycerides.”

The problem is St-Onge's research used a "designer oil" packed with 100% MCTs. Traditional coconut oil only contains about 13 to 15%. Another study she published showed smaller doses of MCTs doesn't help with weight loss in overweight adolescents.

The AHA recommends eating no more than 6% of saturated fat as part of total daily calories for those who need lower cholesterol.

Before you trash your coconut oil, know that saturated fat is a loaded term. While the AHA warns against it, people who cut saturated fat out of their diet might not necessarily lower their heart disease risk, a 2015 BMJ review suggested. That's because some people fill the void with sugar, white flour and empty calories. Also, some fat is important to help bodies absorb nutrients from other foods. Many have said butter has gotten a bad reputation.

Still, it might not be a bad idea to opt for vegetable oils or olive oil, Stacks said. Plus, coconut oil can still be an effective moisturizer or hair conditioner.

"You can put it on your body, but don’t put it in your body," Sacks said.

It seems like one day something is good and the next day it's bad.

The story of coconut is that it was bad. Then it was good. Now it's bad again. I believe that people always knew the bad part (saturated fat is bad for your heart) was bad. It's just that other research showed that the good parts might outweigh the bad. Unfortunately, the studies showing that coconut oil was good were done using artificially refined coconut oil that boosted the MCT (medium chain triglyceride) content. Oh well. Here's a balanced article from webmd that states that a little coconut oil is probably harmless, but not to use it in excess: Coconut Oil Uses and Your Health

I was warned when I went to the DR on vacations that a problem would occur from eating the food. They were right in that respect the Dominicans use coconut oil to cook their food and food goes through quickly as a result.

I still would bet it's better then using margarine.

This is why I never jump on these bandwagons.

Oh geesh! Thanks for posting!

They probably don't think ice cream is good for you but I'm still going to eat some once in a while :)

What would be a good substitute for coconut oil? fish oil?

Fist oil can cause prostate issues in males.

Reading so many conflicting opinions on this subject...moderation is key. :D

Alls I know, coconut oil is AMAZING for the skin & hair...it also removes warts! Momo had one (confirmed by vet & had it removed bc he scared me by saying it might spread, also said it might come back & it did :() on his lower back. One day, it was getting bigger, so I rubbed some coconut oil on it daily...it started shrinking & lifting up from the skin until there was only a little tag left & magically fell off in about a week! Wart never came back. :thumbup:

Fish oil is great! Make sure it comes from small fish, like sardines & anchovies...big fish can have heavy metals & pollutants. Also, make sure the company tests their products for purity & freshness.

I'm currently using this for the doggies & love it! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f_rd_i=desktop

I think this pertains to human males? Besides, most male doggies are neutered to avoid prostate related problems.
From what I've learned...for people, plant based oil is good & for dogs, protein based oil is good.

Maybe good or the outside but not inside? Who knows.

Generally males don't have prostate issues after being neutered but I think I would want more studies done on how or if fish oil can effect male dogs prostate before giving any to my boy but he doesn't need it anyway he is a healthy guy with beautiful hair.

I really don't think you need to worry about it in dogs bc that study was on human males...note, it says 'Too Much'. Too Much Fish Oil Might Boost Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Says ? WebMD

There's been lots of studies done on fish oil & it's benefits (for people & dogs)...vet actually recommended it for Momo.

I'm sure, just like w/ coconut oil, moderation is key & like I mentioned above, make sure it comes from small fish, like sardines & anchovies, also tested for purity...I only give them a few drops once a day w/ their meal. It's not a continuous thing, will give if I have a good one to try (which I also linked above :D).

https://draxe.com/fish-oil-benefits-health/

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/is...s_20600-1.html

Everything in Moderation imo. If you're healthy doing what you're doing why switch?

I feel they do this for a period of time, for so many different supplements.... "Everyone, you MUST TAKE VITAMIN A, its the best thing for you ever!!! A few months later, DON'T TAKE VITAMIN A it kills you!" Looking back in time, they have done this for so many different things over and over, it's hilarious.

But thanks for sharing! :)

I know right?! :D

Like washing rice....I read one article where the writer said not to wash @ all bc it will wash away all the vitamins. :confused:
Another 'Dr.' said to leave it in water overnight to remove all the arsenic in the rice. :eek:
Which is right?! Which is wrong?! LOL Nevermind, I'm washing my rice 3 x's & leaving in water for couple hrs b4 I cook it. :p

I'm lazy and buy the 1 minute rice lol

Word.

Pfft. My husband would say hush your mouth for such blasphemy. Personally, rice is a pita to make and I hated it before marrying rice nut, and still hate it. Minute rice sounds AWESOME.

I like it but I'm not like a rice nut or anything.

Two things, lol. I would never accuse any one of being a rice nut- except for my husband, who puts away 6 cups sometimes at a sitting. Secondly I miss potatoes.

I don't really eat that much of it but I love rice mixed with chicken and peas and carrots especially if my stomach is upset. I love my potatoes too :)