RP349 An Oil to Go Nuts for

 RP349 An Oil to Go Nuts for

Whether in a newspaper or a magazine, you've probably heard of coconut oil. It's a new health craze that's catching on around the world.
Doctors have found that coconut oil is high in healthy fatty acids that are easily digested. Energy from these acids is less likely to be converted into fat. It's also energy that is easily burned when exercising. But the benefits of coconut oil don't stop there—not even close! Studies have revealed the various ways in which coconut oil improves overall health. For one, coconut oil is high in natural saturated fats. These fats increase healthy cholesterol, which prevents heart disease and high blood pressure. Coconut oil is also rich in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation. People who suffer from arthritis and other inflammatory diseases sometimes report reduced swelling and pain. Coconut oil is also believed to help prevent some types of cancer.
As if that's not enough, coconut oil can also benefit your everyday life. Studies have shown that coconut oil can improve memory function in older people. It can also increase metabolism, which leads to better energy and endurance. It even restores skin and leaves it looking younger. No wonder they call coconut oil a superfood: it's creating super-people!
Of course, not everyone agrees on the subject of coconut oil. There are a few doctors and scientists who haven't seen the light yet. For example, the American Heart Association claims that coconut oil is a "troubling" source of saturated fat. Others say that the benefits of coconut oil have been exaggerated, and that more research is needed. Then there are journalists who believe that the coconut oil trend is hurting farmers worldwide.
In reality, the truth is somewhere in the middle. Coconut oil has been proven to have some incredible health benefits. But like anything else in life, it's possible to have too much of a good thing.