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Coconut

Ever wonder how superheroes always look so good in

spandex? It could be from consuming coconut. For years,
coconut has taken the blame for containing saturated fat.
But, recent research is proving that certain types of
saturated fat are actually good and can help your body
burn fat and lose weight!

Coconut contains healthy fats called
medium-chain fatty acids (MCTs).

A study published in the International
Journal of Obesity found that MCTs
increase lipid (fat) oxidation, which
means coconut will burn up excess
calories and help you lose weight!
Coconut has also been shown to
reduce cholesterol, triglycerides,
phospholipids and LDL cholesterol
levels.