Many years ago, coconut oil and it’s many forms were not so famous. People often thought it was a fad-food and the health benefits weren’t real. I remember at that time, my friends telling me that one day everything would be made from coconuts!! (I didn’t believe them.) As I sit here typing this, I cannot believe how true that has become. I drink coconut milk, use coconut sugar and spread coconut butter on everything. Of course, you must really love the smell and taste of coconut to really enjoy it.

Coconut oil is high in saturated fats, but they are from a natural plant-based source which can raise your good cholesterol, versus from animal sources which can raise your bad-cholesterol.  Coconut oil is on the the medium-chain triglycerides, meaning a type of fat that metabolizes faster in the body than other fats, so your body uses it quickly! Hence why coconut oil is known to increase your metabolism, and even better,  lower cholesterol and fight off bacteria.

Since coconut oil has a higher burning temperature it’s great for cooking eggs, pancakes and fresh-toast. You can also add it to your coffee or smoothies for extra flavour and health benefits. I love using coconut-butter because you get the flesh of the coconut along with it’s oil. Remember to warm it and mix it well so that it’s easily spreadable for later uses. There are no additives and it’s naturally sweet, high in fiber and super tasty!