Coconut Oil and Weight Loss

I'm often asked about what comprises a good diet and what's better, more carbs, less fat, no carbs etc. The best rule of thumb is to remember that food is intended to be fuel for the body. Looking at calories is good, but also considering the calorie sources is important. For instance; white sugar and flour would be considered simple or refined carbs. These are poor choices for calories. Likewise, calories from heavy saturated animal fat and trans fats are also poor calorie choices. Now there are good fats, though. Unfortunately the 80s were not kind to fats. We were misinformed that because fat has more calories per gram that carbs, then carbs must be better to consume than fat. This is too simplistic. Some fats actually stimulate the metabolism and are healthy. Take coconut oil for instance. It is a saturated plant fat that has very good thermogenic and antimicrobial properties. I added two tables spoons to the smoothie that my wife and I enjoy for breakfast every morning. Within weeks her and I had lost 10 pounds. You actually feel warm after consuming coconut oil. Heat is a byproduct of metabolism. Stay tuned for my smoothie recipe in upcoming blogs.