PROFESSIONAL FAQS: DOES EATING COCONUT HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT?
Expert opinion from Momoko Takada
Bachelor's degree Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Japan
More than coconut itself, coconut oil has been reported to be effective for weight loss. Coconut oil contains high levels of medium-chain fatty acids, which prevent fat from accumulating in the body during the fat metabolism process. For this reason, there are reports that simply changing the oil used in daily cooking to coconut oil has a certain weight-loss effect. If you want to take coconut oil in coffee or other beverages, start with one tablespoon a day.
Expert opinion from Ledyan Ledyan
Master's degree Medicinal plants and functional food/Bachelor's degree Nutrition · 4 years of experience · Indonesia
Coconut water and meat are widely consumed around the world. Coconut meat are thought to help in weight loss. This is because it contains a lot of fibre that promotes feeling of fullness that can help in prevent overeating. Coconuts are also rich in healthy fats and can increase our metabolism which can lead to weight loss.
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Expert opinion from Yuyu Yatagawa
Bachelor's degree Nutrition · 1 years of experience · Japan
Coconut oil contains cellulose, an insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber stimulates defecation by enlarging the food mass in the intestines and stimulating the bowel. The better the intestinal environment, the easier it will be to lose weight.
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