Coconut

Coconuts (through their oil) actually contain a very healthy form of fat called medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). Although MCTs are a form of saturated fat, they do have many unique qualities that are ideal for your body’s health. MCTs are absorbed directly by the liver so they burn similarly to carbohydrates, which can provide instant energy to endurance-based athletic events. Other fats, such as butter, contain long-chain fatty acids, which are deposited in fat cells and burn off more slowly. Coconut oil can raise the metabolic rate and therefore help the body to burn fat more effectively. In addition, MCTs help with the body’s digestive tract, which helps fight off digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. Lastly, coconut oil contains a fatty acid known as lauric acid, which helps support the immune system because it fights off a large number of bacteria in the body. The England rugby squad and actress Jennifer Aniston swear by coconut oil and you should to! Go coco loco and have 3-4 tablespoons of coconut oil a day.

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