Today’s blog is interesting. While on my daily Pinterest journey, I had several random pins pop up about the benefits of coconut oil. I’m sure you have heard about the benefits as well. This contradicts reports we have heard in the past. It seemed like helpful blog information for you, so I decided to investigate.
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THINGS HAVE CHANGED
Oil is fat, and fat makes you fat, right? Wrong. Now we hear, certain oils are good. Eggs used to pave the highway to cholesterol hell, and red wine was a vice. Chocolate was an indulgence, and now it has health benefits? Previously eating nuts was nuts unless you wanted to be fat. Now they are a dietary staple. Things have changed.
RESEARCH
We have a huge jug of coconut oil at the house. It was one of Johns impulse buys. It has sat untouched for a while. Pinterest made me want to do a little research about the benefits of the newly glorified product and why we should use it. Honestly, I didn’t know. After a bit of research, I’m still not entirely sure.
IS IT HEALTHY?
Cnn.com says, “In fact, coconut oil has more saturated fat and raises LDL (bad cholesterol) more that butter. But, coconut oil does a particularly nice job of raising HDL (good cholesterol), especially when replacing carbohydrates in the diet. This may be due to its high content of fatty acid, known as lauric acid.” Walter C. Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, says, “There are many claims being made about coconut oil being wonderful for lots of different thing, but we really don’t have any evidence of long-term health benefits.” Obviously, there is more to this story than my average 500-word blog can handle. If the subject piques your interest, research and draw your own conclusions.
COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil makes a hot, fresh batch of popped corn (with some cracked Himalayan sea salt) delicious. It could put cosmetic companies out of business because I have found it is priceless for removing make up, sans any breakouts. It makes for some super soft shiny skin and does wonders for dry cracked cuticles. As far as ingesting it, it appears the jury is still out.
CONFLICTING OPINIONS
There will always conflicting studies and opinions. It is up to you to inform yourself and consult a trusted professional to help guide you in making the right decision for you. One size does not fit all. The same diagnosis, medication or treatment is not a blanket solution for everyone. If the opinion you are given doesn’t sit right with you, it is perfectly within your right to seek another opinion until you feel comfortable with the information you are seeking.
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