While Michels isn’t wrong about the whole saturated fat thing — coconut oil contains 12 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon — the coconut oil conversation is more nuanced than Michels’ statement is leading people to believe. The Conflicting Science Around Coconut OilDuring the low-fat craze a few decades back, coconut oil was something dieters wouldn’t touch in a million years. This became one of the most commonly cited coconut oil studies, but here’s the thing: Coconut oil only contains 14 percent medium chain fatty acids. ... I’ve never done one study on coconut oil.”How Much Coconut Oil Should You Actually Eat? Coconut oil is 82 percent saturated fat, and this word of warning caused people all over the country to swear off their coconut oil smoothies and stir-fries.

Source: Huffington Post August 22, 2018 20:48 UTC