But wait a minute, why aren’t we talking about inflammation? Inflammation is the root cause of heart disease. The focus of heart disease prevention should be about reducing inflammation and oxidation through diet, and coconut oil can help with that.
The AHA Recommends…
One of the most alarming parts of the AHA’s report is their recommendation to cut out coconut oil and instead eat more corn and soy oil. More than 90% of these crops are genetically modified, most containing glyphosate – the main ingredient in the herbicide Roundup. Studies have shown that replacing saturated fat with corn oil and other similar oils can actually increase a person’s risk of coronary heart disease and death from other causes.
Health Benefits Of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has many amazing health benefits. In fact, there are over 1,500 studies proving that coconut oil is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. While it’s true that coconut oil contains saturated fat, it’s a healthy saturated fat made up of medium-chain fatty acids that provide anti-microbial and anti-fungal benefits to the body. If you’re still considering your stance on coconut oil, check out jut a few of the many natural health benefits it provides.
1. Prevents Heart Disease
The saturated fats in coconut oil increase HDL (good) cholesterol and help convert LDL (bad) cholesterol into good cholesterol. This process promotes heart health and lowers the risk of heart disease.
2. Reduces Inflammation
One study found that the high levels of antioxidants in virgin coconut oil reduced inflammation and healed arthritismore effectively than leading medications. Coconut oil is a powerful natural anti-inflammatory for every part of the body.
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