Is Coconut Oil Good for Weight Loss?
Coconut oil, a calorie-dense tropical oil used in cooking and baking, is sometimes recommended for weight loss. Coconut oil is high in saturated fat — a fat that proponents of coconut diets assert speeds up your metabolism. There’s no scientific proof that coconut oil is good for weight loss; however, there is ample proof that it can raise your blood cholesterol levels when consumed in large quantities.
