Coconut Oil for Weight Loss
Coconut oil destroys all common beliefs that oil increases fat. It has given a new meaning and use of oil for human consumption.
Coconut oil not only exhibits various disease fighting properties but also comes as a blessing when one wants to shed weight and curb appetite.
The oil is a rich source of saturated fats. The major portion of this fat content is made up of medium chain saturated fatty acids also called MCT. The medium chain fatty acid is three times more effective than other longer chains in fighting obesity.
Scientific studies say that MCT boost metabolism of a human body there by producing lots of energy resulting into additional calories being burn.
Natural weight loss by coconut oil is promoted by the detoxification of the body. A detoxified body has a better metabolic rate which is the most needed aspect for stress reduction and weight loss.
Coconut oil also brings a feeling of fullness when used leading to feeling of fullness and automatic reduction in calorie intake. The feeling of fullness is brought by ketone bodies which are produced by liver when coconut oil is consumed.
The powerful appetite reducing effect leads to less intake of calories and finally weight loss.
In one study of a group of healthy men were put on a diet of high amount of MCT. It was found that the men participating in the study started eating less calories per day then earlier. The calories reduction was at a number of 256.
Scientific studies suggest that coconut oil metabolizes fats in the liver and converts it to fuel for brain and muscle functioning. Coconut oil is thermogenic. It increases the energy expenditure of a human body by burning more fat stored and thus weight loss.
It also helps in decreasing the belly fat or the abdominal fat. The belly fat is the root cause of inflammation, heart diseases and diabetes.
So finally coconut oil can support a healthy natural weight loss. However it is a food supplement and should be combined with other proven weight loss strategies like carb control and exercise.
Ways to use Coconut Oil to burn your extra calories:
1. Take a tablespoon of extra virgin cold pressed coconut oil twice a day 30 minutes before meals. This will reduce hunger prangs and increase metabolism rate.
2. Add a spoon of coconut oil to a mug of hot water or green tea. This method helps particularly during winters in making the oil loose and also aids in removing toxins
3. One spoon of Coconut oil can also be taken with honey or green tea. Honey and green tea are well known for their slimming benefits.
Caution: For any pre-existing medical history or allergy , please consult a physician before use.
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