Scrolling through
my daily fitness news I came across several articles talking about the health
benefits of Coconut Oil. As a
nutrition student this makes me cringe!
Just today I have read two articles claiming Coconut Oil is the next best thing since kale. So why does this make me cringe? The TRUTH about Coconut Oil is that it’s filled with saturated fat! Yes, saturated fat is not good for you I don't
care what you heard from the latest "guru". Coconut Oil is in
fact over 95% saturated FAT! That
is more saturated fat then BUTTER. I have no idea who thought it would be
a good idea to use Coconut oil as a "healthy" substitution for
cooking. This couldn't be further from the truth. The only reason I
could see Coconut as being a healthy option is if you were stranded on an
island and had to eat it because you were starving. So please stick to canola oil or olive oil. These two oils
are the lowest in saturated fats by far. Coconut oil on the other hand is
dead last. Always research a new health claim or food product before
believing it....or just read my blog! 
