Water vs. Coconut Water vs. Sports Drinks for Athletes
Coconut water is tested head-to-head against plain water and sports drinks in athletes. As you may know, I’ve previously reviewed the evidence on coconut oil […]
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Dining by Traffic Light: Green Is for Go, Red Is for Stop
In this article, I explain my traffic light system for ranking the relative healthfulness of Green Light vs. Yellow Light vs. Red Light foods. Whenever […]
Does Coconut Oil Help with Abdominal Fat?
What does a review of the evidence on the effects of coconut oil on weight loss and belly fat find? I begin my video Flashback Friday: Coconut Oil and Abdominal Fat with a popular infographic that […]
Oil Pulling for Cancer?
What evidence exists to suggest oil pulling can effectively treat serious diseases, such as paralysis, meningitis, cancer, and AIDS? I’ve produced videos on how coconut oil is safe to put on your hair […]
What’s Best for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): Coconut Oil vs. Mineral Oil vs. Vaseline
Natural topical remedies for eczema, including licorice root gel, St. John’s Wort cream, and emollients such as coconut oil, mineral oil, and petroleum jelly, are […]
What About Coconuts, Coconut Milk, and Coconut Oil MCTs?
Do the medium-chain triglycerides in coconut oil and the fiber in flaked coconut counteract the negative effects on cholesterol and artery function? Studies of populations […]
Coconut Oil and the Boost in HDL “Good” Cholesterol
The effects of coconut oil were compared to butter and tallow. Even if virgin coconut oil and other saturated fats raise LDL “bad” cholesterol, isn’t […]
4 Ways to Add More Fat to Your Workout Smoothies and Shakes
If you’re still stuck in the 90’s mentality that fat is bad, here are some tips to help bring you to the 21st century (and […]
