What oil should you have for good healthy cooking?  UWS Nutritionist Nicole Glassman says coconut oil — “It’s one of the world’s hidden gems”. Get the skinny from Nicole below.

Coconuts have been used in tropical climates for centuries as a food source, and for medicinal purposes. Coconut oil is a saturated fat but a good saturated fat! Yes, saturated fat consumed in excess can contribute to high cholesterol and can be harmful, but coconut oil is absorbed directly in the intestines and right into the liver where it is burned for fuel rather than stored as a carbohydrate for body fat.  In addition, coconut oil maintains its chemical structure when it is heated at high temperatures, which means you can cook with it and still reap the benefits. It also contains lauric acid which is anti-viral and anti-bacterial and research states that medium chain fatty acids, like those found in coconut oil, can boost the metabolism, raise body temperature and increase energy!

• Helps with heart disease, digestive disorders, hormonal issues (offsets the high estrogen production), fertility problems, thyroid problems, anti-bacterial, helps to clear candida, helps with cavities, provides the body with more energy, helps to balance blood sugar, reduces the body’s need for Vitamin E, supports thyroid function
• Note: Make sure you buy unbleached and unrefined coconut oil

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