Does anyone no how coconut oil affects cholesterol level? God Bless Theresa
Posted by Ian (Member # 24637) on :
Long story short it doesn't. Coconut oil is a very healthy fat. It's probably the best oil to cook with because it doesn't break down at high temperatures like olive oil does.
Actually, the Framingham Heart Study has found that eating a high-fat diet has no impact on cholesterol, contrary to conventional wisdom. On the flip side a number of studies have found that high-fructose corn syrup and high-carbohydrate diets increase cholesterol. Eat good fat, don't ingest sugar (particularly fructose), and limit carbohydrates to bring down cholesterol.
Posted by massman (Member # 18116) on :
THANK YOU IAN
People including those here have believed incessant advertising about the "dangers" of fat so it seems they pretty much avoid it.
It is an essential nutrient. The brain, nerves, hormones and more use fat in their construction.
HFCS also is tough on the Liver. Avoid it like the plaque. It is the single biggest cause of obesity.
There really is nothing good about it, and it is considerably worse than sugar, which is not exactly a health food either.
I agree that Coconut Oil poses no known health problems. It is better than most any other fat.
Dan
Posted by canefan17 (Member # 22149) on :
Isn't high cholesterol a defense mechanism
Posted by Pinelady (Member # 18524) on :
You might be right there canefan.
It is described in some new science articles that many organisms use cholesterol for defense, etc.
But it is sure going to be a long road to get doctors to believe for even one minute that
elevated cholesterol is a indication for disease. For now I'll quietly eat my coconut.
Posted by massman (Member # 18116) on :
"Elevated" cholesterol is for selling drugs.
That is pretty much it.
Posted by Cass A (Member # 11134) on :
Actually, according to the alternative treatment for seizures article available here at Lymenet, a high-fat diet helps to eliminate seizures!
And, the brain is the most fat-filled organ in the body!!
I actually eat coconut cream concentrate, which is 70% coconut fat, every day and LOVE it!!!
Getting fat and getting high cholesterol are the result of CARBOHYDRATES, especially high-fructose corn syrup.
The book, Enter the Zone or Mastering the Zone, explains this very, very well.
Best,
Cass A
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
And, you don't get fat from eating more fat. It helps keep you full longer. The surest way for me to need more food in a day is to try to eat low fat! Low fat for weight loss isn't true!
Posted by Pinelady (Member # 18524) on :
Vitamin E will also reduce cholesterol levels dramatically.
Posted by kidsgotlyme (Member # 23691) on :
Red Yeast Rice and fish oil are good choices too.
Posted by canefan17 (Member # 22149) on :
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