Friday 23 August 2013

How To Lose Weight With Coconut Oil

You can lose weight with coconut oil. It is not hard to do, and it is easy to keep off the weight that you lose.
What if there was a simple change you could make in your diet that would generate sustained weight loss - a change that didn't involve any extra expense, or any extra time, and that had a whole raft of extra health benefits to go with it? Wouldn't that be worth doing?
The fact is, the types of oils and fats we consume can make all the difference to both how we feel, and how fat we become. Different types of oils behave very differently in our bodies, and if we want to look and feel our best, we'd do well to pay attention to the kinds of oils we are consuming.
Just switching from one type of oil to another can be enough for us to enjoy sustained weight loss and better health - and that's how you can lose weight with coconut oil.
When we eat vegetable oils, they are broken down into their component fatty acids and deposited as fat into our tissues. When we need more energy, we burn it for fuel. If we don't need more energy, the fat accumulates in our bodies and we gain weight.
But there are some oils that are not digested like this. Instead, they are routed directly to the liver, where they are converted immediately into energy, in much the same way as carbohydrates are, but without causing a spike in blood sugar.
This difference in how oils are metabolized can open the door to sustained weight loss. Coconut oil is metabolized differently than vegetable oils and that is why it can help you to lose weight easily and for the long-term.
In the past, you may have tried diets to lose weight. They work while you are on them, but mostly, they don't last, and many experts believe that the disruption of our metabolic processes caused by diets can actually result in us gaining weight, instead of losing it. Generally, diets don't work.
But the way our bodies metabolize different types of fat is a constant. It provides an opportunity for us to lose weight, without reducing our calorie consumption.
All we have to do is switch from one type of fat to another. If we keep everything else the same, we will set ourselves on a course to lose weight. Even, if you are currently gaining weight, what this means is that you will gain weight more slowly. Ideally, of course, your weight in now more or less stable, so this change will cause you to lose weight gradually, and over the long haul, without any significant change other than changing the kind of oil that you use.
So what is the change that's needed? It's simple. All you need do is stop cooking with vegetable oils, and start cooking with coconut oil. That's how you lose weight with coconut oil. It's that simple. Here's why...
The chemical structure of coconut oil (it is composed of medium-chain fatty acids) causes it to be metabolized in a completely different way than vegetable oils (they are composed of long-chain fatty acids).
Medium-chain fatty acids promote weight loss because:
* they increase our metabolic rate. Studies have shown that metabolic rate remains elevated even 24 hours after a single meal that contains them. This means that even while we are sleeping, we burn more calories. And that is a truly effective, healthy, and sustainable way to lose weight
* they support sugar metabolism and reduce hypoglycemic symptoms. Many people find they help to control their sugar cravings so they can make other changes they want, without even trying.
* they contain fewer calories per gram than long chain fatty acids
* they support thyroid activity. Long chain fatty acids suppress thyroid activity.
The health benefits of coconut oil extend way beyond weight loss. It is one of the healthiest things you can put into your body. It's the only oil I cook with, and I use it in my skin care products. I recommend to all my clients that they take full advantage of this wonderful beauty food.

Coconut Oil Benefits!

Definitely the best all round food. It not only has so many health benefits but is also great for the skin and hair. I always use virgin coconut oil as it's completely unrefined. I've been using it for about 3 months now and love it. I mainly use it for weight loss, oil pulling, skin and hair. Here is a list of some of the benefits which coconut oil may provide

Optimize blood cholesterol levels 

Lower high blood pressure 


Improve blood circulation 


Preventative benefits for stroke and cardiovascular diseases 


Symptomatic reduction of eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis 


Reduce flaking & dryness of skin 


Screen out UV radiation damaging effects which cause wrinkles, age spots and skin sagging Reduce & control dandruff problem 


Prevent premature ageing Protect skin from infections 


Strengthen and beautify the hair 


Makes the skin smoother and soft and looks younger 


Regulates malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis 


Symptomatic relief of stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease 


Lighten the burden of pancreas and digestive system 


Provide antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antiparasitic effects Eradicate viruses that lead to AIDS, herpes, influenza, measles, hepatitis C and mononuclsosis 


Reduce chronic inflammation 


Terminate a wide spectrum of bacteria which produce illnesses such as food poisoning, meningitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, throat infections and dental cavities 


Eradicate yeast and fungi which are the culprit for ringworm, thrush, disper rach, jock itch, candida and athlete’s foot 


Protect skin from infections 


Get rid of giardia, tapeworms, lice and other parasites prevent bladder infections 


Enable Strong bones and teeth development 


Ward off tooth decay and periodontal disease 


Prevent osteoporosis 


Guard against degenerative diseases, liver disease, kidney disease, gallbladder disease 


Preventive effect on diabetes 


Symptomatic relief for diabetes-related health conditions 


Guard against cancers including colon, AIDS and breast Symptomatic relief for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia, chronic fatiguw syndrome, pancreatitis 


Effective for hemorrhoids in terms of pain and irritation relief 


 Wow what a list!