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Your source for research on the
health benefits of coconut oil.
Coconut oil is an edible oil that has
been consumed in tropical places for thousands of years. Studies
done on native diets high in coconut consumption show that these
populations are generally in good health, and don't suffer as much from
many of the modern diseases of western nations.
Coconut oil was once prevalent in
western countries like the United States as well. With a long
shelf life and a melting point of 76 degrees, it was a favorite in
the baking industry. But a negative campaign against saturated
fats in general, and the tropical oils in particular, led to most
food manufacturers abandoning coconut oil in recent years in favor
of hydrogenated polyunsaturated oils that come from the main cash crops in
the US, particularly soy, and contain trans fatty acids. These polyunsaturated oils were not a
big part of the diet of previous generations, so how has the
health of Americans changed now that polyunsaturated oils are for
the most part all one finds on supermarket shelves across the US?
We encourage you to take an honest look at the research presented
on this website, and consider the "other side" of the story,
whether it be coconut oil, saturated fats, or the new vegetable
oils!
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