There has been major buzz lately over everyone's
favourite obsession: coconut oil. The fitness community raves about its
fat-burning benefits, while beauty gurus preach about its hair- and skin-nourishing properties.
But its health benefits? Those are being put into question with a new statement by the American Heart Association (AHA). The claims are raising some eyebrows and have people second-guessing, is coconut oil healthy? We break it down.
But its health benefits? Those are being put into question with a new statement by the American Heart Association (AHA). The claims are raising some eyebrows and have people second-guessing, is coconut oil healthy? We break it down.
What The AHA Is Saying
According to the AHA, a diet high in saturated fat
contributes to a higher risk of heart disease (think, high blood pressure,
stroke, heart attack, etc). Nothing new coming from the AHA, however. Their
statement breaks down older studies conducted on saturated fats and their link
to high-cholesterol levels (their indicator of heart health).
