Susan Dopart, our resident RD, recently had an article published in the Huffington Post titled, “In Defense of Fat: 7 Surprising Facts.” Some of these facts may surprise you. Check out the article and pay close attention to fact #3.
3. Saturated fat is not the evil villain to avoid.
Once thought to be the villain, many health care professionals recommended avoiding all sources of saturated fat (fat that is solid at room temperature). We now know that having some saturated fat will not break your health bank and some types of saturated fat can be part of a healthy diet.
One healthy source of saturated fat is extra-virgin, organic coconut oil. Coconut oil contains a type of MCT (medium chain triglyceride) oil called lauric acid that is only found here and in mother’s breast milk. Lauric acid is a powerful immune stimulant and may help in preventing sickness. In addition, coconut oil is safe to use at high temperatures since it is saturated and the molecules cannot be damaged. I’ve tried many brands of coconut oil and my favorite one is Kelapo — great for stir-frying veggies and your morning eggs.
Thanks Susan!
32 Comments Post a comment
I’ve read a lot about benefits of coconut…I am sending an email to request a sample! Thank YOU!
all of the facts were interesting!
I never knew that MCT was in coconut oil and breast milk. That makes me feel better knowing that. I want to use Coconut oil more often now.
Happy to have found your blog thru Facebook! Sending you my address for a free sample. Thanks:)
I can’t believe I have not tried this amazing product before! Thank you!
Can’t wait to try coconut oil in my stir fries.
Love hearing all the benefits of coconut oil!!!!
can’t wait to try it
I agree. It seems unnatural to avoid all saturated fats.
Great informative post! Just starting to cook with coconut oil!
great to know
That’s really good to know! I’m glad I read this!
thanks for some great info! It’s kind of a relief to read something like this.
I love that your coconut oil is organic and unrefined!
Good to hear! You do hear all this bad stuff about saturated fat. Thanks for the info!
I have been wanting to try cooking with coconut oil. I have read that it is healthy and gives food a good flavor. Excited about the free sample!
Great article. I’m just learning about coconut oil and how to use it. Your blog is very helpful! Thanks
I will definitely try that! đŸ˜€
I just starting using coconut oil on my skin, it is the best thing I have ever tried and it lasts forever!
cocunut is the most healthy cooking oil
For years its been said that coconut oil was bad for you. Thanks for clearing things up!
I find this to be very interesting and would love to try some of the recipes with your oil. Thanks For that chance with a free Sample
I love coconut oil, its very healthy! Kelapo is really good too! <3
I’ve always wanted to try coconut oil, and all the articles on this website are making me more excited to try it!
Hi Ladies, I’m so excited to have been intro’d to your site. I just bought my very FIRST jar of coconut oil – yay! (and have even made a few things….but I need more ideas).
I also used another type of coconut oil (like a spread), and would absolutely LOVE to sample your coconut oil.
I am literally NUTS about coconuts – I use it all the time (real young coconuts, the coconut meat, water, etc.)
I love it all. Thank you so much.
I’m sending you an email with my address, so I’m hoping I get to sample.
Meantime, I’ll be checking in for some great ideas for coconut oil and other recipes AND I’ve signed up for your newsletter. đŸ™‚
Hurray Elaine! Welcome to our little blog. We are so glad you found us!
I think it’s very interesting (not to mention yummy sounding)! Most surprising for me was the Alzheimer’s article! I wish I had known about this about 4-5 years ago, I bet it would have helped my Dad. Thank you for providing such wonderful information! I’m emailing for a sample!
Can’t wait to try cooking with it!
This is a great informative site! I can’t wait to try a sample!
I’ve heard nothing but great things about coconut oil! Now I’m going to try it!
I love your site and I’m sure I’ll love the coconut oil just as much!
I can’t wait to try it!