10. Coconut
Coconuts and coconut oil contains quite a lot of saturated fat—about 90% of the fats in coconut is saturated fat. While saturated fat is usually a type of fat to be avoided, the fats in coconut are medium-chain fatty acids, which are absorbed and metabolized differently, going straight to the liver and turned into ketone bodies, which can be used as emergency fuel by the body, especially the brain, when glucose levels are low.
Final Words
Even today, many nutritionists and health experts vehemently advocate against the consumption of any type of fat, which is not only misinformed but also potentially dangerous, since the body needs certain types of fat to survive. And even foods that contain ‘unhealthy’ fats should be eaten anyway, because they’re simply too nutritious to ignore. The bottom line is to always pay attention to which fats you’re eating and how much. Doing so will ensure that you maintain a healthy level of fat in your body.
