Benefits
Versatile Uses of Coconut Oil
Because of a high smoke point, coconut oil is great for baking, frying, and sauteing. It mixes nicely in your shakes and smoothies as well as in healthy homemade desserts, like ice cream, fudge, or brownies. If you don’t eat breakfast, reap the health benefits of intermittent fasting―make yourself a cup of bulletproof coffee by blending it with a tablespoon of coconut oil and butter. It will easily get you through lunch while having you brain at peak performance. Take a tablespoon by mouth or slather it on toast, or take it as a supplement if you don’t care about taste.
Coconut oil benefits go beyond just helping you lose and maintain healthy weight. It supports your body on so many levels that it could easily pass for a superfood supplement. Plus, its versatility makes it easy to incorporate in your favorite recipes. Always remember to consult with your doctor before starting a new diet.
Why Include Coconut Oil in a Low-Carb Diet?
Coconut oil strengthens the immune system due to its antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. It regulates metabolism and sleep, boosts energy and weight loss, lowers bad cholesterol and the risk of heart disease, enhances digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, promotes skin and thyroid health, and aids with the treatment of type 2 diabetes and inflammation.
Coconut oil is composed of medium chain fatty acids (MCTs) that go straight to the liver to be readily converted into energy. They aid weight loss by regulating healthy thyroid function and stimulating hormones responsible for fat metabolism and blood sugar stabilization. The main MCT in coconut oil is lauric acid, found in high concentrations in human breast milk and known for its antimicrobial properties. MCTs don’t need bile salts for digestion and thus are easily digestible even by individuals with gallbladder issues.