“Loco About Coco”

Hey There Coco-Nut!

I had an interesting question yesterday, so I figured it best to post my answer on the blog…

The saturated fat myth (and it is just that) has gone on for too long. In fact, all fats
are not the evil monster we’ve been brainwashed to believe. As I “preach” to everyone in
my classes (and whoever else cares to listen), this “nutritional propaganda” is a product
of greedy manufacturers, and groups with vested interest in the profits of these
companies and marketing boards.

Many that sit on the board of directors for major corporations are also those with the
power to “advise” (convince) people of the dangers of things like coconut oil, while
selling their products as the solution. This is a hidden fact that they dont want anyone
to know about, but it’s a fact if you dig a bit. (Don’t worry… I do the digging It’s
in their best interest (not yours) to convince you to use only what they sell, regardless
of the impact on our health or the environment. That’s never been a concern for greedy
lobby groups… only huge profits in their pockets. That’s why our collective health is
where it is today…

That being said, let’s look at the saturated fat found coconut oil, as opposed to other
saturated fats. Saturated fat in coconut oil is medium-chain fatty acids, and doesn’t act
the same as other saturated fats which are nearly all long-chain fatty acids. No, I’m not
just trying to sell our coco oil. I have my own personal health and yours in mind when I
say this.

The medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil go directly to your liver where it is
immediately burned for energy, and then removed from your body, instead of being stored
in your arteries and tissues as long-chain fatty acids do causing all the health problems
that go with it. Pretty amazing when you think about it. Coconut oil cranks up your
metabolism as it burns, providing instant energy, something most people notice right away
and don’t realize until they use coconut oil regularly. I definitely do, and those like
yourself that see the physiological changes in me over the past little while can see it
first hand. I run 70-80 hours a week and don’t get fatigued. Honestly! Sure I get a
little tired at the end of the day, but that day has normally been about 14 hours long! I
couldn’t do that a year ago. Makes me tired to think about it

Yes, coconut oil is very high in saturated fat, but again, it’s one of the very few good
saturated fats on the planet. Recommended amounts to use are 3-4 tbsp daily for best
results. While this seems high for some people it is easy to do, and the benefits are
immediate. I drizzle abut a tbsp into my smoothie in the morning, saute nearly everything
in it, use it to bake with along with coco flour, and even take my fat-soluble vitamins
with it. So many ways to incorporate it into your daily dietary plan. I’ll be sending out
tips on how to use it soon…

“Loco About Coco”
Chef Kevin