Why Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil Is One of Nature's Healthiest Fats

Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil--A Healthy, Natural Fat!

So what's the skinny on extra-virgin coconut oil?

Well, some researchers are calling it one of nature's healthiest fats.
Here's why:

Oils like canola, olive and vegetable oil are made up of long-chain fatty acids which are converted to fat in the bloodstream.

But coconut oil is made up of mostly medium-chain fatty acids which are burned as energy rather than stored on the body as fat.

Coconut oil is a fat that will help you to lose weight, not gain it.

Coconut Oil is a Powerful Metabolism Booster

A fat that helps burn calories? Yup.

Coconut oil has been proven in many studies to boost metabolism in both humans and animals.

Body cell activity speeds up during the energy-conversion process of coconut oil in the body, boosting the metabolic rate.

And get this: Researchers now claim that the body also metabolizes other fats more quickly with the addition of coconut oil to the diet.

A daily dose helps to burn up calories from olive oil, butter, and other oils in our diet too! How cool is that?

Just one more thing you need to remember though...

All Coconut Oil is Not the Same

If you want to enjoy the many health benefits of extra-virgin coconut oil please make sure the brand that you purchase meets the following health standards:

• Certified Organic
• Cold-pressed (Processed without nutrient-damaging heat)
• Chemical-free
• Made from tropical palms only (no hybrid varieties)
• Made from fresh coconut not copra (dried coconut)

This light and delicious oil is sure to make a healthful addition to your diet.







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