5 benefits of coconut oil

  • Improves immunity

Coconut Oil is a functional food made up of medium-chain triglycerides, which in contact with the stomach are transformed into monolaurin – a potent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral, that is, acts directly on immunity.

It is also rich in fat-soluble vitamins. (A,D,E and K), that control cholesterol, increase HDL (good fat) and lower LDL (bad fat), that's why coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic effect.

  • Combines with any food

Because it has a neutral taste, coconut oil can be added in the preparation of different types of food. According to the nutritionist, an excellent option is to use it to season salads and vegetables or sauté vegetables, rice and proteins for example. Already in its raw form, it can accompany fruit salads, vitamins, coffee and other food.

  • Can replace traditional cooking oils

Coconut oil is the best oil for cooking, as it manages to reach high temperatures without oxidizing and without altering its nutritional properties. In contact with the heat, it does not become trans fat, unlike vegetable oils such as soybean oil, corn, canola.

  • helps to lose weight

Coconut oil is a medium chain triglyceride, that is, is easily absorbed and transformed into energy in the liver, not accumulating as fat in adipocytes. It also speeds up metabolism, thus favoring fat burning.

  • Can be used before working out

Coconut oil provides quick energy to perform the workout with greater energy, accelerating the metabolism. That is, has slimming effect, promoting a feeling of satiety, what can inhibit hunger during training.

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