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quickly converted to energy, making coconut ideal for weight loss.
Small amounts of the MCFAs in coconut oil are used in the complex processes that enable cells to communicate with each other.
Coconut improves thyroid function in people with hypothyroid disease.
People in countries where coconut is an important part of the diet have lower rates of heart disease and cancer than Americans. For example, a 1996 report by the National Cancer Institute lists Thailand (with the highest coconut consumption of any country in the world) as having the lowest cancer rates for both men and women out of the 50 countries studied. (No other coconut-eating countries were included in the survey.) Inhabitants of the Philippines have some of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world, according to a study published in the Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine, 1992.
Coconut oil is currently used in infant formulas and hospital invalid foods because it confers special health benefits. It’s also used in sports drinks to help athletes produce lean body mass.
The fats in coconut help fight infections of all kinds.
Some dieters have even reported that coconut oil has helped them get rid of cellulite!
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    All three plans incorporate healthy fats into the diet in four ways:
They increase beneficial coconut oil and coconut products.
They use cod-liver oil (either in capsules or as recommended brands of oil that are processed to retain freshness) to obtain its vital fat-soluble vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, and better absorb them as a result of synergy with saturated fats in coconut oil.
They eliminate all harmful fats from your diet and from your body.
They offer the benefits of wholesome foods, including other saturated fat sources such as butter, cream, whole milk, egg yolks, and meat fats.
    This unique combination of diet components is designed to support thyroid function. Boosting your thyroid initiates a domino effect, revving up your energy levels, speeding up your metabolic system, burning more calories per day, and sparking weight loss.
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    Margaret’s Story: Cellulite Disappeared
    Margaret is a thin, very active young mother who takes pride in her youthful figure. So she was upset when she developed cellulite on her thighs. Even regular swimming did not help, and she was too thin to lose weight. Then she started using coconut oil along with other traditional fats, while eliminating all commercial vegetable oils and trans fats from her diet. Within a year, her cellulite disappeared.
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    On all three food plans, you will use precise amounts of coconut and cod-liver oil (rich in thyroid-supportive vitamin A), along with other complementary foods to provide an optimal blend of fats and oils that boost metabolism and keep hunger at bay. Our calorie-restricted weight-loss plan shows you the exact number of calories per serving.

    In Search of Nutritional Balance
    How can we be ahead of the curve with this cutting-edge healthy fats program? Our work at the Weston A. Price Foundation is based on the pioneering research of Dr. Weston A. Price, a dentist who traveled the world as far back as the 1930s, studying and documenting the effects of both traditional and modern diets and identifying foods that produced enduring health, generation after generation (see sidebar). We’ve pored over the science and studied the foods eaten by healthy societies all over the world. Through our research and cross-cultural investigation, we’ve rediscovered the important role fats play in healthy nutrition. And through our website, westonaprice.org., our magazine, Wise Traditions , and over 200 local chapters, we have reached a wide network of people who have experienced the health benefits of traditional foods. Hundreds of people have followed the nutritional program you’ll find in this book to achieve (and maintain) their optimal weight and to regain their energy, hormonal balance, and zest for life. Our program is effective in boosting energy and