By Sue Mount
www.perfectwaters.net
Most oils and fats are no no's on a typical diet, or at least very restricted. We all do know, of course, that Omega 3's are important, but these aren't the types of oils we think of when cooking.
Most people believe they are doing a good job of taking care of their health by using olive oil religiously. Olive oil is great as a salad dressing, but degrades when cooked. Olive oil cannot withstand high heat, and oxidizes when the temp is turned up. Oxidized oil becomes free radicals in the body, and as you know, free radicals can equal disease. Olive oil, as with most other oils, also becomes rancid on the store shelves. In addition, some interesting things have come to light about olive oil - it's not necessarily 100% olive oil. Imported oils are many times mixed with a variety of low grade oils, including canola or rapeseed oil. See this article for more information.
So what do you use when you want to cook with a little bit of oil, without killing the diet? Coconut oil is the key. Coconut oil can withstand higher cooking temperatures without oxidation. In addition, coconut oil is a stable oil - it does not become rancid over time. Coconut oil is about 50% lauric acid, which has been found to be beneficial in fighting off infections - viral, bacterial and fungal. There are studies now on its benefits in fighting HIV/AIDS. Lauric acid is what is found in mother's milk. In addition, it is anti-aging, benefiting hair, skin and nails.
The best news about coconut oil is that it promotes fat burning. It goes directly to the liver where it is burned off immediately as fuel. It stimulates ketosis (fat burning) which is the key to the HCG and other diets. Although not recommended by Dr. Simeons in his original diet protocol, adding up to 3-4 tablespoons of coconut oil to your diet each day has found to stimulate fat loss, fight off infections, and beautify your hair and skin - and that's whether you are on the HCG Diet or just watching your weight.
My favorite coconut oil is produced by Tropical Traditions. If you don't like the coconutty taste of 100% virgin coconut oil, you can go for organic expeller cold pressed coconut oil, which doesn't have the taste, but yet retains the benefits of coconut oil.
More information can be found here:
What is Virgin Coconut Oil?
Frequently Asked Questions About Coconut Oil?
Where Can I Buy Coconut Oil?
I am a frequent buyer from Tropical Traditions, and I do get referral bonuses, just to let you know. If you would like to purchase from Tropical Traditions, here is a link:
Tropical Traditions Home Page
Happy Weight Loss!
Sue Mount is the co-owner of Perfect Waters, LLC, and is an energy healer, provides testing services and alternative health consulting.
www.perfectwaters.net
Most oils and fats are no no's on a typical diet, or at least very restricted. We all do know, of course, that Omega 3's are important, but these aren't the types of oils we think of when cooking.
Most people believe they are doing a good job of taking care of their health by using olive oil religiously. Olive oil is great as a salad dressing, but degrades when cooked. Olive oil cannot withstand high heat, and oxidizes when the temp is turned up. Oxidized oil becomes free radicals in the body, and as you know, free radicals can equal disease. Olive oil, as with most other oils, also becomes rancid on the store shelves. In addition, some interesting things have come to light about olive oil - it's not necessarily 100% olive oil. Imported oils are many times mixed with a variety of low grade oils, including canola or rapeseed oil. See this article for more information.
So what do you use when you want to cook with a little bit of oil, without killing the diet? Coconut oil is the key. Coconut oil can withstand higher cooking temperatures without oxidation. In addition, coconut oil is a stable oil - it does not become rancid over time. Coconut oil is about 50% lauric acid, which has been found to be beneficial in fighting off infections - viral, bacterial and fungal. There are studies now on its benefits in fighting HIV/AIDS. Lauric acid is what is found in mother's milk. In addition, it is anti-aging, benefiting hair, skin and nails.
The best news about coconut oil is that it promotes fat burning. It goes directly to the liver where it is burned off immediately as fuel. It stimulates ketosis (fat burning) which is the key to the HCG and other diets. Although not recommended by Dr. Simeons in his original diet protocol, adding up to 3-4 tablespoons of coconut oil to your diet each day has found to stimulate fat loss, fight off infections, and beautify your hair and skin - and that's whether you are on the HCG Diet or just watching your weight.
My favorite coconut oil is produced by Tropical Traditions. If you don't like the coconutty taste of 100% virgin coconut oil, you can go for organic expeller cold pressed coconut oil, which doesn't have the taste, but yet retains the benefits of coconut oil.
More information can be found here:
What is Virgin Coconut Oil?
Frequently Asked Questions About Coconut Oil?
Where Can I Buy Coconut Oil?
I am a frequent buyer from Tropical Traditions, and I do get referral bonuses, just to let you know. If you would like to purchase from Tropical Traditions, here is a link:
Tropical Traditions Home Page
Happy Weight Loss!
Sue Mount is the co-owner of Perfect Waters, LLC, and is an energy healer, provides testing services and alternative health consulting.
