| “The philosophies of one age have become | | | | But not all saturated fat is harmful. The saturated fat in |
| absurdities of the next, and the foolishness of | | | | coconut is different from those found in animals. |
| yesterday has become the wisdom of tomorrow.” | | | | Coconut oil comes from a plant and has no cholesterol. |
| -Sir William Osler, Aequanimitas and Other Addresses | | | | Wrong: Coconut contains huge amount of cholesterol. |
| For years, coconut oil has been wrongly judged and | | | | Right: Of all vegetable oils, coconut oil contains the |
| blamed as the cause of many diseases. This false | | | | least amount of cholesterol (from 0-14 ppm). A lot of |
| belief makes us all losers as we fail to enjoy the | | | | medical studies prove that coconut oil intake does not |
| countless benefits of coconut oil. It is high time that this | | | | raise blood cholesterol level. |
| unfair accusation be corrected and changed! | | | | Wrong: Coconut oil increases the risk of heart disease. |
| Wrong: Coconut oil is a dietary poison. | | | | Right: Coconut oil helps prevent heart ailments as it |
| Right: Coconut oil is not dangerous. In fact, it is a main | | | | has antiviral and antimicrobial properties. People who |
| ingredient in commercial baby formulas and nutritional | | | | regularly consume coconut oil (those from tropical |
| products. It is also added to foods to prevent spoilage. | | | | regions like Polynesia, Sri Lanka, Philippines, etc.) have |
| In hospitals, it is used in feeding tubes and IV solutions | | | | the lowest incidence of coronary heart disease. |
| for patients. | | | | Because it is cholesterol free, coconut oil is good for |
| Wrong: Coconut oil is bad for the health. | | | | the heart. |
| Right: This is probably the biggest misconception of all. | | | | Wrong: Coconut oil is fattening. |
| Coconut oil has nutritional and medicinal benefits and | | | | Right: Contrary to popular belief, coconut oil can aid |
| can do wonders to your body. Its unique properties will | | | | weight loss. It has fewer calories than other fats but |
| not only protect you from disease-causing organisms | | | | has more carbohydrates and proteins. The |
| but is also an effective cure to heal a lot of ailments. | | | | carbohydrates and proteins will satisfy hunger faster. It |
| Wrong: Coconut oil is loaded with artery clogging fats. | | | | also speeds up metabolism. |
| Right: Coconut oil is mainly composed of saturated fat. | | | | |