For many years I was convinced that being coconut oil a saturated fat, it was very unhealthy if used for cooking purposes.
15 days ago I decided to ask Monica, a friend who sells at the market, a few questions about this issue, as I saw she was promoting coconut oil as excellent for stir frying.
She was very clear explaining to me how mistaken I was.
In fact recent studies have proved that coconut oil can be of great benefit to our health.
According to researchers the secret to health and weight loss associated with coconut oil is related to the length of the fatty acid chain contained in it. Coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids which are different from the common long chain fatty acids as they are not stored in the body as fat, but they are burnt for energy. MCFA burn up quickly in the body.
Not only do MCFA raise the body metabolism leading to weight loss, but they have special health giving properties as well, being lauric acid the most predominant. Lipid researcher Dr. Jon Kabara states: "Never before in the history of man it is so important to enphasize the value of Lauric Oils....The medium chain fatty acid and monoglycerides found primarily in coconut oil and mother's milk have miraculous healing power". Outside of a human mother's breast milk, coconut oil is nature's most abundant source of lauric acid and medium chain fatty acids. These acids also have anti-microbial and anti-viral properties.
Coconut oil is also a good source of folic acid, group B vitamins, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
If you are interested in purchasing coconut oil don't miss the organic market next Wednesday.
If you can't make it you can contact:
Coco Rico Ltd
Tel: 2203-3423, 2582-0164
Fax: 2582-0019
E-mail: cocorico@racsa.co.cr
jabonescocorico@gmail.com
See you at the market!!!
Laura Barra
15 days ago I decided to ask Monica, a friend who sells at the market, a few questions about this issue, as I saw she was promoting coconut oil as excellent for stir frying.
She was very clear explaining to me how mistaken I was.
In fact recent studies have proved that coconut oil can be of great benefit to our health.
According to researchers the secret to health and weight loss associated with coconut oil is related to the length of the fatty acid chain contained in it. Coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids which are different from the common long chain fatty acids as they are not stored in the body as fat, but they are burnt for energy. MCFA burn up quickly in the body.
Not only do MCFA raise the body metabolism leading to weight loss, but they have special health giving properties as well, being lauric acid the most predominant. Lipid researcher Dr. Jon Kabara states: "Never before in the history of man it is so important to enphasize the value of Lauric Oils....The medium chain fatty acid and monoglycerides found primarily in coconut oil and mother's milk have miraculous healing power". Outside of a human mother's breast milk, coconut oil is nature's most abundant source of lauric acid and medium chain fatty acids. These acids also have anti-microbial and anti-viral properties.
Coconut oil is also a good source of folic acid, group B vitamins, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
If you are interested in purchasing coconut oil don't miss the organic market next Wednesday.
If you can't make it you can contact:
Coco Rico Ltd
Tel: 2203-3423, 2582-0164
Fax: 2582-0019
E-mail: cocorico@racsa.co.cr
jabonescocorico@gmail.com
See you at the market!!!
Laura Barra
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BuenaTierra Staff
