Ready for the #1 fat loss ingredient you can eat AND put on your hair and skin?

Here it is…

Coconut oil

Conventional wisdom used to consider fats like coconut oil to be unhealthy. We now know this simply isn't true.

In fact, coconut oil is actually a heart healthy food that can keep your body running smoother in a number different ways.

Let's look at some of the health benefits…

1. Studies have shown that coconut oil can help our bodies resists both viruses and bacteria that can cause illness.

2. And it helps fight off yeast, fungus, and candida infections.

3. Coconut oil can also positively affect our hormones for thyroid and blood sugar control. People who take coconut oil also tend to show improvements in how they handle blood sugar, because coconut can help improve insulin use within the body.

4. It can also boost thyroid function helping to increase metabolism, energy and endurance.

5. It improves digestion and helps your body to better absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

6. Despite previous false beliefs, coconut oil can also lower cholesterol. It has a saturated fat called lauric acid, a type of MCT. It's been shown that lauric acid increases the good HDL cholesterol in the blood to help improve cholesterol levels. Coconut oil lowers cholesterol by promoting its conversion to pregnenolone, a molecule that is a precursor to many of the hormones our bodies need.

7. It can also help restore normal thyroid function. When the thyroid does not function optimally, it can contribute to higher levels of bad cholesterol.

8. Coconut oil can also help reduce abdominal fat. In a 2009 study with women who consumed 2 tablespoons of coconut oil daily for 12 weeks experienced a decrease in abdominal fat. Coconut fats have special fats called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). It has been shown that breaking down these types of healthy fats in the liver leads to more efficient burning of energy.

9. Coconut oil is one of the best natural products for maintaining healthy hair. It helps in healthy growth of hair, provides a shiny complexion, and is effective in reducing the protein loss in damaged hair.

This is used extensively in the Indian sub-continent for hair care. Most of the people in these countries apply coconut oil on their hair daily after bathing. It's an excellent conditioner and helps in the re-growth of damaged hair. It also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair.

10. Also use this natural product as a daily moisturizer for silky smooth skin without the side effects that other moisturizes can cause. And it delays wrinkles, sagging of skin, and will help with common skin problems such as psoriasis, eczema and other skin infections.

Hint: Take 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and massage through damp, clean hair. Leave it in overnight and wash out in the morning.

Also use it as a moisturizer all over your body after a shower.

If you don't have coconut oil in your kitchen today, be sure to grab some the next time you're at the grocery store. Just make sure it's pure and organic coconut oil.

Yours in health,

Danette

Ready to kickstart your fat loss using the weirdest natural foods you can find in your grocery store?

As you probably know by now, I always recommend eating natural foods vs. many of the so-called “low fat” foods for weight loss.

Here's a list of the top natural foods to add to your daily meals to fire up your metabolism today.

Grapefruit

You have probably heard of the grapefruit diet – the fad diet where you eat tons of grapefruit. Don't worry. I'm not about promoting something quick, easy and ultimately temporary. You can't survive off of only grapefruit for very long.

However, including grapefruit in your diet can help your weight loss. Research has shown that eating half of a grapefruit prior to a meal can help you drop unwanted pounds faster. Grapefruit capsules, juice and real grapefruit have all proven to do the trick, so it is very easy to add this food to your daily diet (of course I always recommend eating the real thing whenever possible).

On top of that, grapefruit also contains cancer fighting elements…and half a grapefruit is only 39 calories!

Sardines

Before you turn your head and taste buds away from this weight loss superfood, think of your weight loss and nutrition goals first. Sardines offer some of the BIGGEST health and weight loss benefits around.

For starters, they are loaded with protein which helps control your blood sugar, and as a result, sardines make you feel full while also firing up your metabolism. Sardines are also loaded with omega-3s which strengthen your cardiovascular system and boost your mood.

So scan some delicious recipes and start using this weight loss super food into your daily diet.

Quality Beef

This should go without saying, but it is important to always select meats that are from animals that have been grass-fed and not factory-farmed. Quality meats contain high amounts of protein which is critical to your weight loss success. Remember, protein helps build lean muscle. And lean muscle helps your body burn unwanted fat more efficiently.

Protein also increases your metabolism, provides a full feeling for longer, and as a result, keeps you from overeating. And grass-fed beef has plenty of omega 3 elements which provide multiple benefits to your overall health and fat loss goals.

Green Tea

Green tea has also been linked to fad diets, but having a cup or two each day will provide super health benefits and help with weight loss. If you don't like the taste of green tea, try adding some raw honey or stevia to sweeten the taste.

This drink has proven to be a natural stimulant of weight loss, and as an extra dose of health, green tea is rich in antioxidants which increases your heart health, assists in digestion, and regulates blood sugar and body temperature.

Also, it increases your metabolic rate, which will help you burn more fat. So take a drink of daily nutrition with green tea.

Pumpkin

It doesn't have to be Halloween or Thanksgiving in order for you to enjoy the taste and nutrition that comes from pumpkins. This fall vegetable is loaded with fiber and a simple can of pumpkin only contains 40 calories (be sure to use 100% natural pumpkin).

Also, a diet with high amounts of fiber helps weight management, flushes out toxins and helps your digestive system operate much more efficiently. And with pumpkin being a super easy food to prepare, you can enjoy this tasty food in a variety of recipes all year long.

In fact, I have several recipes with pumpkin…recipes like pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin soup, and pumpkin pancakes (my girls LOVE these). Click the Next Page button below to check out my pumpkin recipes and over 100 other delicious fat-burning meals you can make in under 10 minutes.