| There have been a number of studies which strongly | | | | flakes is undoubtedly a pleasing and tasty experience |
| claim that coconut oil is not only beneficial but, | | | | for many people, as well as being beneficial. Many |
| according to some sources, can actually reverse | | | | consumers of coconut oil quite enjoy drizzling some on |
| hypothyroid problems by stimulating the production of | | | | their salad in place of other oil and some people have |
| increased thyroid hormone. | | | | been known to drink it on its own, from a spoon, like a |
| However, an equal number of 'eminent' authorities will | | | | medicine. |
| tell you that if coconut oil works at all, it is as a placebo | | | | But it is not a miracle cure. It won't replace conventional |
| and nothing more. They go on to say that, because | | | | medication. |
| only virgin coconut oil can be sure to have the | | | | Coconut oil, in its pure, virgin manifestation, is a healthy |
| beneficial impact suggested, this further adds to the | | | | element of a balanced diet. It is safe to use and |
| profit margin which is the true reason for the marketing | | | | doesn't turn to fat inside your body and, like extra virgin |
| campaign rather than anything medical. | | | | olive oil, it can help you to lower your cholesterol levels. |
| As is so often the case, the answer appears to lie | | | | But it won't make the weight fall off you as if by |
| somewhere between these two extremes. | | | | magic. It won't kick start your metabolism overnight. |
| Many vegetable oils in modern western diets are | | | | People who have to live with hypothyroidism |
| prepared in such a way that the so-called long chain | | | | desperately want to live a 'normal' life and, almost |
| fatty acids they contain are not beneficial for our | | | | certainly, coconut oil, as part of a careful, balanced diet, |
| bodies. Soy-based oils, for example, can actually be | | | | correct medication and a well-adjusted life style can |
| seen to slow down the thyroid. Coconut oil contains | | | | help them to do just that. It can be part of your weight |
| lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid that can speed | | | | loss program, part of your lowering the cholesterol |
| up the metabolism, and natural antioxidants that can | | | | level campaign and part of your attempts to eat better |
| help lower our cholesterol. | | | | 'for your body's sake'. |
| Coconut oil smells quite nice, tastes very pleasant and | | | | As long as you maintain a sense of perspective and |
| is good for our bodies. Using coconut milk or coconut | | | | don't get carried away by the hype! |