10 Foods That Boost Metabolism
Metabolism Boosting Food #8: Coconut Oil
The white flesh of a fresh coconut is simply delicious, while coconut water is also very refreshing on a hot day. Coconut is often eaten as it is while it is also used as an ingredient in cakes, pastries, and some candies. It can also be used to make coconut oil and this can offer various health benefits over other types of oil.
Coconut oil is a good source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). These are compounds that, once ingested, are sent directly to the liver. There, they are turned into energy, giving our metabolism a boost. Studies have also shown that they may be able to encourage the use of stored fats as fuel.
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