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Why we should all be eating coconut oil

Marie Claire Health: Coconut Rex Features

After centuries of use in tropical regions, the many benefits of coconut oil are finally reaching the mainstream market.

When Jennifer Aniston was spotted popping coconut oil into her shopping bag, it was hailed as the health food of 2008. But its benefits are well known: used as a cooking or added to smoothies, it is reported to aid vitamin absorption and boost digestion.

Garry Stivens, formerly of Save The Children, believed in its potency so much that he set up coconoil.co.uk, which sells virgin coconut oil from Sir Lanka, providing local farmers affected by the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami with an income. ‘As part of a healthy diet, it can enhance performance and energy,’ he says.

With that kind of testimonial who are we to argue?

Words by Marie Claire, Thursday 19 June 2008


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