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Drinking coffee has many weight loss benefits on its own–but there is one thing you can add to your cup in the morning that will accelerate your metabolism even further, experts say. No–it’s not cinnamon. Discover why leading health experts are raving about the metabolism-boosting properties of coconut oil!
Coconut Oil
“Coconut oil revs up thyroid metabolic power by 50 percent!” the “First Lady of Nutrition,” and metabolism author Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, tells us.
How does it work? The MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) that are contained in coconut oil are thought to promote weight loss in a number of ways, from enhancing the metabolism to providing a feeling of being full.
Studies have shown that having MCTs increases the number of calories your body burns, and that consuming 15-30 grams of the stuff every day increases 24-hour energy expenditure by 5%. Wow!
Of all the ways to consume coconut oil, having it in your coffee first thing in the morning is a no-brainer. To start, you can kick off your day on the right foot. Because of the presence of MCTs, it works as an appetite suppressant. Aka, you’re less likely to snack throughout the day.
Secondly, coconut oil melts in hot liquids, so if cooking with coconut oil requires multiple steps, simply adding a spoonful of it to your morning mug is as easy as 1-2-3.
