Why Coconut Oil Should Be A Part Of Your

Heart Healthy Diet Plan

When I had started following the LCHF way of eating a few years back, I could never imagine that the regular coconut oil could be a part of my Heart Healthy Diet Plan. For me, Atkin’s diet was the only easiest and quick way to lose weight and it included a basic fiber-rich pescatarian diet. Following Atkin’s diet as an Indian vegetarian, it was really overwhelming to plan my meals. I was at a loss as to what is healthy and what is not. Eating high fat in place of low fat to lose weight was the total opposite of what we had been groomed as Indians.

I still remember when for the first time I realized the importance of coconut oil while on my weight loss journey; it was nothing better than feeling so dumb that how could I not know that. Coconut oil is such an Indian thing just like Ghee. Though I surely had a few issues initially adding coconut oil to my morning coffee or even cooking with it. Being a North Indian it was then and even today a big effort to like that taste.

Every morning I remind myself how beneficial natural fat coconut oil is to be added to my heart-healthy diet plan on a daily basis. Here we are today talking about why Coconut Oil must be made a regular part of our Heart Healthy Diet Plan especially if you are looking to lose weight.

Is Coconut Oil good for you?

Here are a few health benefits of coconut oil that convinces us to make it a must-have in every household.

1. Coconut Oil has unique Fatty Acids composition

Coconut oil has saturated fatty acids with a short-medium chain i.e MCFA. This makes it a healthy kind of saturated fat. MFCA fats are great for the human body, quite unlike trans fat which causes bad cholesterol and heart problems. These fats are good for the human body as they metabolize in the liver and convert them into energy instead of storing as fat.

2. Coconut Oil aids digestion

If we are suffering from bad digestion or lots of bloating, then coconut is the solution. Drinking Coconut water can help to ease bloating issues. You can read about it here. Coconut oil is always helpful in easing regular bowel movements. Fatty acids that are part of coconut contain antimicrobial properties. These work on bacteria that interferes with easy digestion.

3. Coconut oil can control sugar cravings

As we all know that Fats are more satiating than carbohydrates. If we eat raw coconut and use coconut oil in our food, it can help us control cravings for sweets, sugar, and carbohydrates. There are many other ways to curb sugar cravings about which you can read here… 

4. Coconut oil helps in Weight Loss

Oh yes! that is true. Hold your breath… Coconut Oil is well known to reduce abdominal fat and obesity. Since Coconut Oil is easy to digest, it does not cause an insulin spike in the blood. All that you need to do is, just add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to start with and later gradually increase the quantity up to 4 teaspoons per day. You need to give this a try and buzz me about your progress, I will be happy to know 🙂

5. Prevents Type 2 Diabetes

Coconut oil protects against insulin resistance and thus reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. MCFA fats get converted into energy reducing the fat deposition in the body and hence improves insulin sensitivity.

6. Coconut Oil slows the aging process

Coconut is a wonderful moisturizer for various kinds of skin. It strengthens the connective tissues of the skin that prevents sagging and wrinkles. It is a boon for people with dry skin. One can use it daily on the face as well as the whole body to keep the skin moisturized and glowing. You can read about virgin coconut oil.

7. Coconut Oil boosts metabolism and immunity

Coconut oil contains various acids like Lauric acid, Caprylic acid, and Capric acid. All these have antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral advantages. Through all this, coconut oil helps to heal our body after minor infections and increase our immunity.

It is in one of the researches that people who consumed two tablespoons of coconut oil daily burned more calories than the ones who consumed less. This happens because coconut oil betters metabolism and makes us burn more!

I am sure you will be ready to add coconut oil to your heart healthy diet plan. If you know more health benefits of coconut oil if added to your daily diet plan, let us know in the comments.