Welcome to another episode of the "Inflamed in the Brain" podcast, hosted by registered dietitian Krissy Carbo. In this episode, Krissy dives deep into coconut oil, a food that's often misunderstood despite its potential health benefits. While some people avoid coconut oil due to its high saturated fat content, Krissy explains why it's not the heart disease risk many believe it to be. She also discusses three unique ways to incorporate coconut oil into your diet.
Addressing Misconceptions About Coconut Oil:
The episode begins by addressing a common misconception: that saturated fat automatically leads to heart disease. Krissy explains that while coconut oil can raise LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels, it tends to raise the larger, fluffier LDL particles, which are less likely to cause heart disease. The smaller, denser LDL particles are the ones that penetrate artery walls, leading to plaque buildup and inflammation. The larger particles, on the other hand, have a lower risk of causing such damage. Furthermore, coconut oil can also increase HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, which helps remove excess LDL from the bloodstream.
Key Health Benefits of Coconut Oil:
Krissy highlights three health benefits of coconut oil:
Unique Ways to Incorporate Coconut Oil Into Your Diet:
Krissy offers three creative ways to include coconut oil in your meals:
Conclusion:
Krissy wraps up the episode by discussing the versatility of coconut oil and its potential to support a healthy lifestyle. She encourages listeners to experiment with coconut oil in their cooking and offers a bonus tip: replace dairy milk or cream with coconut milk or coconut cream in soups, stews, and curries for a dairy-free option.
Krissy also cautions against excessive use of MCT oil due to its concentrated nature and potentia
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Welcome to another episode of the "Inflamed in the Brain" podcast, hosted by registered dietitian Krissy Carbo. In this episode, Krissy dives deep into coconut oil, a food that's often misunderstood despite its potential health benefits. While some people avoid coconut oil due to its high saturated fat content, Krissy explains why it's not the heart disease risk many believe it to be. She also discusses three unique ways to incorporate coconut oil into your diet.
Addressing Misconceptions About Coconut Oil:
The episode begins by addressing a common misconception: that saturated fat automatically leads to heart disease. Krissy explains that while coconut oil can raise LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels, it tends to raise the larger, fluffier LDL particles, which are less likely to cause heart disease. The smaller, denser LDL particles are the ones that penetrate artery walls, leading to plaque buildup and inflammation. The larger particles, on the other hand, have a lower risk of causing such damage. Furthermore, coconut oil can also increase HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, which helps remove excess LDL from the bloodstream.
Key Health Benefits of Coconut Oil:
Krissy highlights three health benefits of coconut oil:
Unique Ways to Incorporate Coconut Oil Into Your Diet:
Krissy offers three creative ways to include coconut oil in your meals:
Conclusion:
Krissy wraps up the episode by discussing the versatility of coconut oil and its potential to support a healthy lifestyle. She encourages listeners to experiment with coconut oil in their cooking and offers a bonus tip: replace dairy milk or cream with coconut milk or coconut cream in soups, stews, and curries for a dairy-free option.
Krissy also cautions against excessive use of MCT oil due to its concentrated nature and potentia
Follow along: