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12. Coconuts And Coconut Oil
One of the best sources of saturated fats anywhere in the world, coconuts and their oil contain about 90 percent saturated fats. You might have heard that saturated fats are not good for you, but in reasonable quantities, the exact opposite is true. What you don’t want to do is to overindulge. Like dark chocolate and nuts, a little bit (about two tablespoons each day) goes a long way when it comes to your health. Studies have shown that in some cultures, those who consumed even large amounts of coconut and coconut oil had very low levels of heart disease and were in excellent overall health.This is because the fat in coconut oil is different from most other fats and contains medium chain fatty acids, which are metabolized differently than other types of fats. Medium chain fats suppress the appetite, help people eat less, and improve the metabolism — helping people burn about an extra 120 calories every day. In fact, many recent studies show that coconut oil can help those with Alzheimer’s and help many people lose belly fat. Always choose virgin coconut oil for super healthy benefits that you can feel!
Don’t forget that one gram of fat has nine calories, so if you are consuming a diet of about 2,000 calories each day, you would want to eat between 44 and 78 grams of fat. Moderation and variety is the key to a healthy diet, so pick and choose your healthy fats and avoid overindulging.
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