The kind of oil you use for cooking and consumption plays a major role in your health. Research shows that polyunsaturated oils (vegetable oils) quickly turn rancid and cause oxidative stress. For those with compromised immunes systems, such as those fighting cancer, coconut oil can help a great deal in strengthening the body's immune system. Coconut oil has a unique fatty acid structure (medium chain fatty acids) that attacks bacteria, viruses, and funguses. These MCTs are also known to boost metabolism, stimulate the thyroid, and help you lose weight. Coconut oil should be your main cooking oil. It can be added also to any of the smoothie recipes in my smoothie book The Ultimate Smoothie.

I highly recommend Tropical Tradition's certified organic Virgin Coconut Oil which is handmade in the Philippines. I myself consume this wonderful oil on a daily basis. This premium coconut oil is unrefined, with no chemicals or trans-fatty acids. It maintains the scent and taste of coconuts, as it is extracted from fresh coconuts harvested within 24 hours. Read more about the amazing health properties of Virgin Coconut Oil, and order some today!

Cherie Calbom, M.S.
The Juice Lady

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