So I get my bloodwork from the doctor’s office and I get a sheet with a whole bunch of numbers. Some I understand and others I have no clue. Without getting to complicated my cholesterol is low. Generally most people are happy about this but my HDL was a little lower than I’d like it to be.
I had to check with a fellow blogger/ wholefoods guru…she’s pretty awesome. She always comes up with some good stuff I had to share with y’all.
“Fats, fats, fats. We are told so much about fats. Fats kill. Fats cause heart disease. Fats cause cancer.
The purpose of this article is to break through the junk science we’ve all been spoon-fed and tell the truth about fats.
In 1998, the American Heart Association finally came out telling us to limit our intake of trans fats, the main ingredient in margarine.
Trans fats are also called partially hydrogenated oils. They’re in all of our junk foods.
Two things you might not know: heating almost all oils actually starts to turn the oil into partially hydrogenated oil. And the oils in your store are ALREADY RANCID.
A little bit about coconut oil.
Coconut oil is one of the most stable oils you can buy. It does not turn rancid easily. It does not attack your arteries. In fact, coconut oil was one of the foods Weston Price studied in his journeys. He discovered that the local populations considered the coconut a medicine food. He found that people that consumed coconut regularly had no cancer, heart disease, arthritis, or diabetes.
Coconut oil is often preferred by athletes and body builders and by those who are dieting.
Using coconut oil increases your metabolism. This is the low fat that helps you lose weight. The fats in coconut oil, unlike all other fats, don’t circulate through the blood looking for places to be stored. They go directly to the liver and are turned into instant energy.
Distinguish the differences between HYDROGENATED Coconut oil (the one with the bad press) and VIRGIN Coconut oil.
I use two types of coconut oil, Virgin and Expeller Pressed. Virgin has the sweet coconut flavor that works great in drinks and many foods. For cooking I use the expeller form, it has the same health benefits without the coconut taste so it’s my choice for all frying, making popcorn, or baking. There are many coconut oils available – I use the Tropical Traditions Gold Label (it’s a black label with gold type) and their Expeller Coconut oil. www.tropicaltraditions.com
Let’s take a look at the healing properties of coconut oil:
Coconut oil is called the “low fat” fat. It actually acts like a carbohydrate. It is quickly broken down in the liver and used as quick energy. It is NOT stored like other fats. It boosts energy and endurance. Many athletes use it blended into their drinks. It also supports thyroid function and increases your metabolism (great if you want to lose weight).
Coconut oil is antiviral, antifungal (kills yeast too) and antibacterial. It attacks and kills viruses that have a lipid (fatty) coating, such as herpes, HIV, hepatitis C, the flu, and mononucleosis. It kills the bacteria that cause pneumonia, sore throats, dental cavities, urinary tract infections, meningitis, gonorrhea, food poisoning, pneumonia, and many, many more bacterial infections. It kills the fungus/yeast infections that cause candida, ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, jock itch, diaper rash and more.
Coconut oil improves digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, minerals (especially calcium and magnesium), and amino acids. It improves the body’s use of blood glucose and improves insulin secretion and absorption (great for type II diabetes).
Coconut oil helps the body heal and repair faster. It aids and supports immune function, protecting us from a variety of cancers.
Coconut oil, contrary to much bad press, is good for your heart. It keeps our blood platelets from sticking together (and causing dangerous clots). Coconut oil can lower your blood pressure.
Coconut oil is a natural antioxidant. It protects the body from free radical damage and prevents premature aging and degenerative diseases.
Finally, coconut oil is the best massage oil on the planet. What it does to your skin, you simply have to witness. It forms a barrier against infections, softens and moisturizes your skin, and prevents wrinkling, sagging, and age spots. It promotes healthy hair and complexion, protects from any damaging UV rays.
I use two oils, Olive oil for all non-heat uses (on salads etc.) and of course Coconut oil for everything else.
I actually started using coconut oil 10 years ago for my dogs after reading about it in one of my natural health books for dogs. When I saw the “thick dogs” trim down and noticed their coats were super shiny I started eating it right away. One more thing about coconut oil for dogs (and people), it deodorizes, so my pooches don’t have any doggy smell. I use it to brush their teeth also!”
Robin Plan
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