Fats, which do I consume?

[Smokescreen]

I personally have anywhere from 1-6 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil a day. Love the stuff. I throw it in the freezer and cut it into blocks.

Doesn't coconut oil increase insulin? Read on some sites people complaining how they gained weight from coconut oil, especially around the midsection. That is a sign of high insulin, which from what I've read, coconut oil increases.

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[Headholio]

Coconut oil is a bit controversial. It raises LDL and HDL, but is supposed to be ok because it keeps the ratio the same. It's saturated fat.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/02/dining/02Appe.html?pagewanted=all

 

[noway55]

Doesn't coconut oil increase insulin? Read on some sites people complaining how they gained weight from coconut oil, especially around the midsection. That is a sign of high insulin, which from what I've read, coconut oil increases.

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I just did a quick Google search and it looks like that applies to pure mcg oil more than coconut oil.
I've actually seen a lot of people use coconut oil with success while dieting. Its supposed to speed up your metabolism and has a ton of other health benefits on top of that, so I think getting fat on coconut oil is the exception not the rule. Also, I think its kind of difficult to pin fat gain or loss on one specific food.
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[Springfield MMA]

walnuts, almonds, and soy nuts are great.

 

[Smokescreen]

walnuts, almonds, and soy nuts are great.

Nuts bloat me a little and give me a bit of gas.

 

[Alphacore200]

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