The Coconut Oil Debate

For the past few years, it has seemed as though every health magazine and site has been touting the benefits of coconut oil and its many uses. We were advised to cook with it, gargle with it, put it on our face, hair and skin – to name just a few uses. It was touted as a super food and a healthier alternative to other plant based oils. The American Heart Association turned the health food industry on its ear when it recently released a study wherein it officially advised against the use of coconut oil, saying it puts people at risk for cardiovascular disease. Since the study’s release, the floodgates have opened with half of the world’s experts coming to the defense of coconut oil with the other half applauding the findings. In some circles, the whole saga has