Sunday 17 November 2013

Coconut oil is a smart way to lose weight!



Have you ever wondered why most food pyramids (see example below) throughout the ages remained more or  less  the  same? Most depict the HEALTHY carbohydrates (starches like whole grains, brown rice and other cereals, breads and rootcrops) at the base of the pyramid. This is the foundation of the diet and should be consumed in the highest quantity. Without carbohydrates in your diet, depression is almost a given! Luckily, most vegetables contain a carbohydrate:protein combination. This explains the reference to the so-called starchy (e.g. carrots) or non-starchy (e.g. broccoli) vegetables. Dont' exclude the starchy ones!

More importantly - all food pyramids include a component of plant oils or "healthy fats".
 
That brings me to coconut oil. It is easily digested and immediately burned by the liver for energy. There’s no insulin spike like with carbs; coconut oil boosts your metabolism and assists your body use fat for energy, helping you to become leaner. Farmers discovered this in the 1940s, when they tried to fatten their livestock with the inexpensive coconut oil, but instead, it made the animals lean and active. Studies show that it contributes to weight loss, improves energy, accelerate healing and improve overall immune function. Mono-chain triglycerides (MTC’s e.g. coconut oil) can also enhance physical and athletic performance. Olive oil should not be used for cooking. Start using coconut oil instead and lose weight!
 
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