Dr. Ward Bond - Nutritional Living Television, Inc.

Cooking with Coconut Oil

Did you know that according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, coconut oil was fed as 7% of energy to patients recovering from heart attacks, the patients had greater improvement compared to untreated controls, and no difference compared to patents treated with corn or safflower oils.

Populations that consume coconut oil have low rates of heart disease. Coconut oil may also be one of the most useful oils to prevent heart disease because of its antiviral and antimicrobial characteristics.

Many people shy away from coconut oil because it’s high in saturated fat. This fat found in high concentrations in coconut oil will not increase cholesterol, but in fact lower cholesterol. One must understand that coconut oil is the healthiest oil available to mankind. When frying food, a national pastime here in Texas, coconut oil will not convert to trans-fatty acids. Using safflower, corn, canola and even the coveted extra virgin olive oil will cause arterial damage when used for frying!

Here’s some great information about coconut oil:

• Does not contain cholesterol. 
• Does not increase blood cholesterol level.
• Does not promote platelet stickiness which leads to blood clot formation.
• Does not contribute to atherosclerosis or heart disease.
• Does not promote cancer or any other degenerative disease.
• Does not contribute to weight problems.
• Reduces risk of atherosclerosis and related illnesses.
• Reduces risk of cancer and other degenerative conditions.
• Helps prevent bacterial, viral, and fungal (including yeast) infections.
• Supports immune system function.
• Helps prevent osteoporosis.
• Helps control diabetes.
• Promotes weight loss.
• Supports healthy metabolic function.
• Provides an immediate source of energy.
• Supplies fewer calories than other fats.
• Supplies important nutrients necessary for good health.
• Improves digestion and nutrient absorption.
• Has a mild delicate flavor. Is highly resistant to spoilage (long shelf life.
• Is heat resistant (the healthiest oil for cooking.
• Helps keep skin soft and smooth.
• Helps prevent premature aging and wrinkling of the skin.
• Helps protect against skin cancer and other blemishes.

Take your chicken, your eggs, muffins, cakes, pies and anything you need to use oil for, make sure you start using coconut oil. Your body will love you for it! Be healthy and be blessed!