In fact, coconut oil is a part of a thyroid enhancing program prepared for his patients by Dr. Bruce Fife; a certified naturopathic physician.

To get the most of the coconut oil nutrition benefits also try to practice the coconut oil diet.  But before knowing how, let us see the implications of the use of coconut oil on foods and for health according to different studies made.

 

Debates on the positive effects of coconut oil on health

 

For many years, coco oil has been considered as one of the most harmful oils there are in the market.  Until today, the more popular researches would show that oil from the coconut fruit should not be used.  This is because coconut oil is a saturated fat and generally, these fats are known to raise blood cholesterol levels in the body.

 

What the majority of the public do not know is that the saturated fats in the edible coconut oil are medium chain fatty acids or medium chain triglycerides (MCTs).

 

Coconut and palm oils are the best natural sources of medium and short chain fatty acids which provide beneficial effects in our body.  These are facts that only a few researchers would choose to recognize.

What are medium chain triglycerides or MCTs?

 

MCTs are kinds of fats that promote thermogenesis.  Thermogenesis is the process of generating heat and energy for the body by boosting the metabolic rate of an individual.  A more improved metabolism could result to better systemic functions.

 

Effects of good digestion:

 

1. More soluble fats do not get clogged in the blood vessels and arteries that might disrupt the pumping of blood and lead to heart problems.

 

2. A better digestion would encourage more efficient hormone secretion.  That is why, it could regulate too much excretion of sebum on your face – one way in preventing acne eruptions, improves insulin production, and helps develop productivity of thyroid for hypothyroid patients.

 

3. Enhanced metabolic process will make you lose weight and the food that you eat will be converted into nutrients and energy useful for more functional cells.

 

4. An efficient digestive system influences the neurotransmitters that pass nerve impulses to the brain and back to other body parts.  This results to developed mental performance.

Cooking with coconut oil

The following are common home food which can be cooked with coconut oil.  They are not really coconut oil recipes but you can look for complete food ideas in coconut oil cookbooks. Note that you should not use any kind of hydrogenated oil.  When you want to use higher heat in cooking, use refined coconut oil.  Virgin coconut oil can be used in low-heat cooking.

1. Breakfast can be delectable with eggs and rice or pancakes cooked in virgin coconut oil.  A unique “coconutty” flavor of sunny-side-up can be enticing to your taste buds.

 

2. Sauté or stir-fry your favorite vegetables, sea foods, or meat with refined coconut oil.  This oil has a higher smoke point, so it does not burn your food or your pan at that.

 

3. Instead of other types of oil, use some drops of coco oil in water used for boiling pasta for your spaghetti, carbonara, or macaroni salad.  This prevents the pasta from sticking.

 

4. Pop some traditional theater popcorns with coconut butter oil and relive those old days when popcorns in movie houses were still cooked in coconut popcorn oil which used to make them taste exceptionally good.

 

5. Coconut butter is like the ordinary dairy butter that can be used as food shortening to give crunchy texture to your baked goodies. Coconut cookies and coconut macaroons are not only sumptuous treats but are also healthy.

 

Other coconut oil related articles:

 

Different types of coconut oils, learn the different types of coconut oils and know the different uses according to its type.

 

How to make coconut oil, learn how to make your own organic coconut oil at home, get more information on its nutritional value and health benefits you can get in using coco oil.