"Is coconut oil really good for me?" is a popular question these days. "Or, is it just better than other oils for cooking and frying?" - Yes and no on all counts. Coconut oil is a vegetable oil, of which all types contain plenty of "bad" fat. However, when compared to seed oils and animal-derived fats, coconut oil stands out because it may not have the same negative effects.
You see, unlike the long-chain triglycerides found in other cooking oils, coconut oil contains caprylic and lauric fatty acids, neither of which raise serum cholesterol levels nor promote plaque buildup on artery walls. And, because coconut oil's medium-chain-triglycerides are processed directly into the liver, they're immediately converted to energy, which may aid in normal weight management.
Warning! Keep your coconut oil habit to once or twice a week and in moderation, as nutritionists say too much coconut oil will put you in the same blubbery rut as the others.
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