Coconut Oil The Fat That Makes You Thin…
A few weeks ago whilst at a trade show a very excited and energetic woman shared with me her experience of coconut oil. She shared that by taking just one teaspoon each morning over a few months, she had lost much of the stubborn weight around her hips and waist. Excess weight that for many years prior she could not lose no matter what she had tried. I think her excitement came both from having lost the weight and from having kept it off until now, one year later.
Whilst offering people an experience of my coconut oil a very common concern, especially from the ladies is “but it’s a fat won’t it make me fat?” Confidently and securely I always respond a resounding NO. Coconut oil will not store in your body as fat, and it therefore will not contribute to weight gain.
The beautiful thing is that not only will coconut oil not store in the body as fat, it will actually help your liver and metabolism to work more effectively. This allows your body to naturally shed excess weight. Coconut oil also has the ability to stabilize within the body and bring things back into balance, so the body can return itself to its natural healthy weight.
So why is coconut oil the fat that makes you thin?
Coconut oil is a medium chain fat that is processed by the liver in a way that it is converted directly into energy. This gives the liver a boost in its process of elimination, and the metabolism a boost in its energy levels. When the liver and metabolism are working effectively, the body has a good source of energy and kilojoules are burnt off not stuck on. This allows excess body fat to naturally drop off.
More reasons why coconut oil assists weight loss is that it is known to curb cravings. I have known many detox specialists who have consulted their customers to take a teaspoon of coconut oil when they crave either sugar or carbohydrates. Once again the natural balancing affect that coconut oil has internally will help subside the imbalance that is the cause of the craving.
Feeling satiated by foods that are highly nutritious like coconut oil, will also reduce the need to eatmore undesirable, unhealthy foods that are low in nutrition and high in sugar and trans-fat. Trans fats are the fats found in processed and fried foods. They are the fats that do make you fat.
For weight loss, Dr Bruce Fife in his book The Coconut Oil Miracle, recommends to take a teaspoon of coconut oilwith each meal. This will help burn up the kilojoules of that meal.
Enjoy with radiant health!
By Liz Lemieux, Coconut Magic
What is the main difference between coconut oil and MCT Oil?
Pure MCT Oil is composed of 100%
- Capric acid (C:8)
- Caprylic acid (C:10)
providing a concentrated version of these two fast acting fatty acids. This is what makes MCT oil the quickest and cleanest source fuel for the brain and body.
Let’s begin with simple chemistry: all fats are made up of carbon and hydrogen. They are classified as short chain, medium chain or long chain fatty acids depending on their length. Most fats contained in coconut oil are Medium Chain Triglycerides. They are considered the most easily digestible and beneficial fats due to their ability to be metabolized by the liver, providing quick and sustained energy.
Coconut oil is excellent to provide you with your dose of healthy fats.
Roughly 62% of coconut oil’s fatty acid content is made up of Medium Chain Triglycerides. This 62% is made up of 4 different types of MCTs:
- Caproic acid (C:6)
- Capric acid (C:8)
- Caprylic acid (C:10)
- Lauric acid (C:12)
They are all extremely beneficial for health but for different reasons. Someone looking for fast burning and readily available fuel would typically look for Capric and Caprylic acid, which take fewer steps to convert into energy as opposed to other types of fatty acids. MCT Oil is great for athletes, body builders and active individuals because of its capacity to be quickly converted into clean energy. Some benefits include:
Pure MCT Oil, derived from 100% coconut oil, is composed of just Capric(C:8) and Caprylic acid (C;10), providing a concentrated version of these two fast acting fatty acids. This is what makes MCT oil the quickest and cleanest source fuel for the brain and body. Be careful of which type of MCT oil you purchase as some companies use a blend of coconut and palm oil. Also be aware of the ratios of MCT contained in the oil as some types of MCT oil are composed of larger amounts of C:6 which has been associated with gastrointestinal issues.
Choose an MCT oil that is made out of purely organic coconuts and contains only Capric and Caprylic acids.
On the other side, coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, roughly 50% of its fat content. Lauric acid is chemically considered a MCT, however, when metabolized in the body, it acts like a Long Chain Triglyceride. It is slower to digest than other MCFAs but has amazing health benefits. Lauric Acid is renowned for its powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is excellent for the skin. Coconut oil is the richest source of Lauric acid on Earth, followed by human breastmilk. In addition, during digestion, lauric acid is converted to monolaurin, an essential substance for optimal immune function.
In conclusion, both coconut oil and MCT oil are amazing for health; they simply offer different benefits.
MCT Oil is the optimal fuel for athletes and body builders.