Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)
and Weight Control

Because coconut oil has been discovered to increase one's metabolism, many who have introduced coconut oil into their diets have reported weight loss.

Coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids (MCFA).  Unlike the long-chain fatty acids found in other oils, such as vegetable oil, MCFA's are more easily absorbed by the body because they are a smaller.  Rather than being stored in the body as fat, MCFA's are rapidly digested by the body.

Not only is coconut oil easy to digest, but it also enhances the absorption of many other nutrients, such as minerals (like calcium and magnesium), B vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins (like A,D,E and beta-carotene), and amino acids from protein.

For more information about the use of coconut oil for the purpose of weight loss, read Dr. Bruce Fife's excellent book entitled, "Eat Fat, Look Thin."  Through this book, you can learn how to lose weight healthily (and relatively easily) and put yourself on the road to better health.

Obesity Top Health Problem in the U.S.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, Obesity is the number one health threat in the U.S. today.  The top five killers in America (in order) are: heart disease, cancer, stroke, lung disease and accidents.  According to Dr. Julie Gerberding of the CDC, obesity is a leading cause of the first three.