Over the past few years, coconut oil has acquired about as many uses as duct tape. Thousands of people swear by the so-called health benefits of it, claiming that it’s the healthiest of all the cooking oils.
But because nothing in life is ever sacred, a new advisory from the American Heart Association (AHA) confirms coconut oil isn’t just a less-than-beneficial food. It’s worse for you than butter.
A key advisory notice published in Circulation revealed that coconut oil is packed full of saturated fats.
It’s estimated that most coconut oil is about 82 percent saturated fat, meaning it contains far more saturated fats than butter (63 percent), olive oil (14 percent), and peanut oil (17 percent).
Saturated fats can increase your bad cholesterol levels in your bloodstream, putting you at risk for future heart problems.
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The AHA recommends swapping out coconut oil with a less harmful oil like olive oil, which can help lower your cholesterol levels. Sometimes you just shouldn’t reinvent the wheel.
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