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Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2018-07-23): The term "vegetable oil" is used to refer to any oil that comes from plant sources, and the healthfulness of a vegetable oil depends on its source and what it’s used for. Most vegetable oils on the market are a blend of canola, corn, soybean, safflower, palm and sunflower oils. "Generally I tell people to use olive oil whenever you can instead of a corn or a soybean oil," says Weinandy. They’re not necessarily bad for you, she says, "but you can get so much more benefit from olive oil." Still, vegetable oils are refined and processed, which means they not only lack flavor, but also nutrients, Howard says. "Vegetable oil is guaranteed to be highly processed. It’s called ‘vegetable’ so that the manufacturers can substitute whatever commodity oil they want—soy, corn, cottonseed, canola—without having to print a new label," she says. "Processed oils have been pushed past their heat tolerance and have become rancid in the processing." Some of these oils, especially palm, are associated with more degradation of land for production, Howard says.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2024-05-03): Cooking oils are a kitchen staple. But there's a lot of conflicting information regarding how healthy each of them are. With so many on the shelves – from coconut to olive, vegetable to canola, avocado to sesame oil – how do we know which ones to use, and if we should be avoiding any altogether? [...] Most randomised controlled trials show that coconut oil increases levels of harmful cholesterol low, density lipoprotein (LDL), which is linked with heart disease and stroke, but it also raises beneficial cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL), which carries LDL away from the bloodstream. [...] The evidence supports using olive oil and other vegetable oils instead of saturated fats, but to limit our intake of oil in general.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2024-03-13): SummaryCoconut oil is a good source of antioxidants, which provide anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and brain-protective effects. [...] Compared with vegetable fats, coconut oil increases both LDL (bad) and total cholesterol levels to a greater extent. However, this increase is smaller compared with that of butter. [...] Olive oil is healthier than coconut oil. That’s because olive oil is much lower in saturated fats than coconut oil and contains more nutrients.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2024-10-03): Coconut oil is touted as a superfood with all kinds of potential health benefits, including weight loss, blood sugar control, reduction of cholesterol and decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. However, like butter, coconut oil is solid at room temperature and primarily composed of saturated fat. Most other vegetable oils (including several mentioned in the column on healthy cooking oils) are primarily unsaturated fat, which are viewed as a more beneficial type of fat. [...] A 2023 summary of peer-reviewed studies confirms that while coconut oil has fewer detrimental effects on total and LDL cholesterol compared to butter, it can be more damaging compared to unsaturated vegetable oils.[2] Another 2021 meta-analysis concludes that coconut oil significantly raises both LDL and HDL blood cholesterol levels, adversely affecting cardiometabolic health. The benefits of increased HDL cholesterol appear to be outweighed by the drawbacks of increased LDL cholesterol.[3] [...] Taste, pleasure and cultural traditions all matter when it comes to food. For this reason, coconut oil cannot be categorized as "good" or "bad." It has a distinctive flavor and is a rich energy source for people worldwide.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2024-05-09): Coconut Oil and Health - Many of the health claims for coconut oil refer to research that used a special formulation of coconut oil made of 100% medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), not the commercial coconut oil most available on supermarket shelves. MCTs have a shorter chemical structure than other fats, and so are quickly absorbed and used by the body. After digestion, MCTs travel to the liver where they are immediately used for energy. The theory is that this quickly absorbed form promotes satiety and prevents fat storage. Coconut oil contains mostly lauric acid, which is not an MCT. Lauric acid is absorbed more slowly and metabolized like other long-chain fatty acids. So the health benefits reported from a specially constructed MCT coconut oil that contains medium-chain triglycerides other than lauric acid cannot be applied directly to commercial coconut oils. [2] [...] - In a meta-analysis of 16 clinical trials, coconut oil was found to increase both LDL and HDL cholesterol levels in participants, compared with nontropical vegetable oils (e.g., sunflower, canola, olive). [3] Coconut oil increased total cholesterol by about 15 points, LDL by 10 points, and HDL by 4 points. Coconut oil also increased these values when compared with another tropical oil, palm oil: total cholesterol increased by about 25 points, LDL by 20 points, and HDL by 3 points. The analysis did not find that coconut oil versus other vegetable oils had any significant effect on body weight, waist circumference, or body fat percentage.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2016-04-21): Coconut oil is a saturated fat, but unlike many saturated fats, it doesn’t contain cholesterol. It also contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). [...] - Coconut oil increased HDL (good) cholesterol more than unsaturated fat did and at least as much as butter ( 5 ,14 ,15 ,16 ). - Coconut oil raised total and LDL (bad) cholesterol more than safflower oil and beef fat, but less than soybean oil and butter ( 5 ,14 ,15 ). - Triglycerides didn’t change much in response to coconut oil compared with other dietary oils with similar fat content. [...] That said, coconut oil may be a healthy choice that could benefit your overall health, weight, and quality of life.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2022-07-15): Healthy Eating Best Healthy Foods Confused by Coconut Oil: Is it Good or Bad for Your Health? Here's What the Science Says You may have heard it was the healthiest oil—and then you heard you should never touch it. So what's the deal with coconut oil? By Lisa Valente, M.S., RD Lisa Valente, M.S., RD Lisa Valente is a registered dietitian and former senior digital nutrition editor for EatingWell. She studied at the University of Vermont, where she completed her undergraduate studies in nutrition, food science and dietetics, and attended the dietetic internship program at Massachusetts General Hospital to become a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 15, 2022 Close Seems like everyone is talking about coconut oil-and how it's no longer amazing for you and doesn't deserve its healthy halo-because of a new American Heart Association (AHA) advisory report. But was it ever really super-healthy, and did the AHA ever say so? Not really. So what's all the fuss about? The New Fat Revolution: Are All Fats Really Healthy? Coconut oil became really trendy in recent years. People add it to everything from eggs and coffee to cookies and salad dressing.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2024-08-27): Coconut oil sounds like something that should be healthy, right? The raw white meat within the stone fruit offers nutrients, antioxidants and fiber, after all. And coconut water is often viewed as nature’s sports drink. [...] The knock against coconut oil centers on its gobs and gobs of saturated fat. More than 80% of coconut oil is saturated fat. One tablespoon of coconut oil has 12 grams of saturated fat, as well as 14 grams of fat total. [...] Extensive research shows that coconut oil increases your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. That’s the "bad" cholesterol that clogs arteries and creates all sorts of cardiac mayhem.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2018-10-02): That’s not the information you’ll read when you pick up any health-related magazine or follow a "lighter" recipe. It’s still all about lean meat, low-fat dairy, and reduced-fat versions of tasty classics. They tell you to use vegetable oil because it’s "healthier" for you – because it’s lower in saturated fat. But I disagree. [...] What they don’t tell you is that cooking with unsaturated fats, the kind found in vegetable oils, damages them and creates free radicals. Free radicals are essentially the opposite of antioxidants. That’s bad. They lead to inflammation in the body that’s linked to the very heart disease and diabetes you were trying to avoid by using them. [...] When baking recipes list vegetable oil, I replace it with an equal quantity of coconut oil. Note that coconut oil is naturally solid at room temperature, so if your house is cool, you might have to scoop it out with a spoon and melt it before use. Because if this, coconut oil doesn’t make the best salad dressing oil. I still prefer extra virgin olive oil as a base for salads dressings.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2023-05-23): Vegetable oil contains the highest levels of polyunsaturated fats compared with olive, coconut, and canola oil. [...] Vegetable oils have low levels of antioxidants and can release potentially harmful compounds when heated. Researchers have linked these compounds with various forms of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. [...] People can use olive, coconut, canola, and vegetable oil when sautéing. Coconut oil works well in baked goods. People can use olive oil for frying and making mayonnaise, salad dressings, and sauces.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2013-08-30): When you cook with polyunsaturated vegetable oils (such as canola, corn, and soy oils), oxidized (combined with oxygen) cholesterol is introduced into your system. As the oil is heated and mixed with oxygen, it goes bad, or rancid. Rancid oil is oxidized oil and should NOT be consumed, as it leads directly to vascular disease. Trans-fats are introduced when these oils are hydrogenated, which increases your risk of chronic diseases like breast cancer and heart disease. But the problems don’t end there. [...] Of all the available oils, coconut oil is the oil of choice for cooking because it is nearly a completely saturated fat, which means it is much less susceptible to heat damage. And coconut oil is one of the most unique and beneficial fats for your body. [...] As I said before, coconut oil contains the most saturated fat of all edible oils—but don’t let the term "saturated fats" scare you away. Saturated fats are not the cause of heart disease, in spite of what you may have heard. Whenever you need a cooking oil, a good quality coconut oil can be used in place of any other oil type, for any kind of recipes.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2020-07-09): Coconut Oil: A stable oil (doesn’t go rancid easily) that can be used for cooking at medium-high temperatures. It does have a pronounced coconut flavor, so it’s not considered a neutral oil, but many cooks like its natural sweetness in baked goods. The jury is out on whether it is healthy or not. A couple years ago, it was touted as being super-healthy. Now many nutritionists have dialed that back. Half of coconut oils saturated fat comes from medium-chain fatty acids (MCTs) which have the ability to increase good cholesterol (HDL). However, the other half are long-chain fatty acids that can raise bad cholesterol levels (LDL). I use it sparingly in some dishes, smoothies, and baking. However, I do use MCT oil (meaning they’ve extracted out those long-chain fatty acids) in smoothies and my morning bullet-proof coffee. [...] Vegetable Oil: This is an inexpensive blended oil with a neutral flavor. The problem is, you’re less likely to know what’s in it (usually a blend of corn, soy, safflower, sunflower, etc) so you have less control over the fats you’re ingesting. I don’t buy vegetable oil because of the presence of trans fats. It’s not a particularly healthy oil and there are better options out there.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2018-08-10): Coconut oil is a short-medium chain saturated fat. But saturated fat is bad, right? No. Not the naturally occurring saturated fats, like coconut oil. It’s the artificially adjusted trans fats you want to avoid, like vegetable oils and seed oils. I’ll be posting on this next week, if you’re not quite convinced! Also, when I mention coconut oil, I’m talking virgin coconut oil, not the hydrogenated version (which is bad). [...] Your body sends medium-chain fatty acids straight to your liver to use as energy. This means that coconut oil is a source of instant energy to your body, much like when you eat simple carbohydrates. But although they both deliver quick energy to your body, unlike the carbohydrates, coconut oil does not produce an insulin spike in your bloodstream. This saves you from a slump, and is good news for anyone struggling with insulin issues. Like me. And most of us with AI issues. [...] Coconut oil is ideal for skin care. It helps protect your skin from aging effects, and can help improve the appearance of skin with its anti-aging benefits. Coconut oil is absorbed into your skin and connective tissues, where it helps keep your connective tissues supple and strong, which helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines. Coconut oil on your skin also acts as an exfoliator for the outer layer of dead skin cells. This will make your skin smoother too. Another bonus!
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2020-06-09): Coconut Oil – Coconut oil is almost completely saturated fat, but don’t let that scare you. That’s because the tropical saturated fat in coconut oil is made up of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), which have been shown to actually reduce cholesterol and obesity (sources: 1, 2, 3, 4). Nutiva’s virgin oil is organic, expeller cold-pressed, unrefined and never deodorized or bleached. It tolerates temperatures up to about 350 degrees, so it’s great for most baking and medium-high heat sauteing. Nutiva also has a steam refined version (no chemicals) that you can use for cooking up to 400 degrees, so this is my go-to oil for high heat stir fry’s. Other oils that are good for high heat cooking include avocado oil and almond oil.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2016-05-19): I am looking for a fat free substitute to use in place of vegetable oil in cooking curries. Please help! [...] If your subsituting vegetable oil in curry, you can try other healthier options such as: olive oil, avacado oil, etc.... Yahoo released an article today suggesting to cut out cheap vegetable oil and replace it with avacado oil for a healthier option. (Avacado oil and coconut oil both have high smoking point and avacado oil is very neutral in flavor) If you making thai or malyasian curry, coconut oil would be an amazing subsitute because it would further help the flavor of these asian curries since thai and malyasian curry contain coconut milk.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2021-12-15): The problem with coconut oil is that up to 90% of its fat content is saturated fat. That’s the type of fat that raises LDL or "bad" cholesterol. LDL cholesterol collects in your blood vessels and raises your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. [...] It is true that coconut oil can be helpful as a moisturizer for your skin and hair. Research studies have also shown coconut oil may help prevent cavities and improve gingivitis when used as a mouthwash in a practice called "oil pulling." [...] The main takeaway about coconut oil is that it raises cholesterol, both good and bad. That’s why the risks outweigh the benefits. There are much healthier strategies for raising good cholesterol levels, like regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and quitting smoking. I also recommend eating more foods containing omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, tuna, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2024-07-08): But while it was assumed for years that vegetable oils were unquestionably the heart-healthy fat option, renewed scrutiny has revealed that the presence of fatty acids in different varieties of vegetable oils make certain oils much less healthy than others. The fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3, which our bodies don’t produce but which we get from our diet, are important in processes like blood clotting and inflammation. While these acids are supposed to be present in a fairly balanced ratio, many Western diets contribute to a huge excess of omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6 acids are stored in body fat, have negative effects on our cell membrane health, and are widely believed to contribute to inflammation. Some inflammation is necessary in helping the body recover from injury and disease. However, chronic inflammation of the body tissues is a known risk factor for leading to heart attacks, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and other issues. [...] Another danger of supposedly healthy vegetable oils is the likelihood that they’ve been "refined" in some way. In order to make them more shelf-stable, many oils go through a process of chemical purification. Sometimes heat is used in order to extract more oils from the source. The problem is, many vegetable oils contain unsaturated fats that oxidize above a certain temperature, a process which causes inflammation and instability of the blood vessels when consumed. (For this reason, while it’s great to choose an unrefined, cold-pressed oil when you’re shopping for oils to cook with, it’s also important to be aware of their smoke points.)
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2022-06-22): I've been using coconut oil for ages and I've never had a single breakout from it. IN THEORY it should be healthy for your skin because its got good amounts of antioxidants in it. Plus there isn't any scientific reason for it causing acne. It's definitely much healthier than vegetable oils which are full of all kinds of rubbish. Also you're doing well in getting the raw unrefined version, because the normal versions are heated so much that the antioxidants are destroyed. [...] On 10/15/2014, 1003, RichardWolfstein said:I've been using coconut oil for ages and I've never had a single breakout from it. IN THEORY it should be healthy for your skin because its got good amounts of antioxidants in it. Plus there isn't any scientific reason for it causing acne. It's definitely much healthier than vegetable oils which are full of all kinds of rubbish. Also you're doing well in getting the raw unrefined version, because the normal versions are heated so much that the antioxidants are destroyed.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2020-04-26): Coconut Oil: Good or Bad? [...] Coconut oil is made up of around 82% saturated fat (butter is at around 63%, by comparison). The anti-coconut camp therefore argues that it can cause an increase in 'bad' cholesterol - cue clogged arteries and inevitable death - and so should be replaced by plant oils, which are seen as healthier options. Olive oil, for example, has been around the circuit for longer than coconut oil, and its health-promoting claims are backed by a far greater number of research studies. [...] The stance against coconut oil also fails to take into consideration the potential difference between saturated fats themselves. I'm no scientist, but I can't quite believe that the saturated fat in coconut oil is as bad as that in cakes and biscuits, for example. Indeed, there has been a fair amount of hype on this very point: that the saturated fat found in coconuts (called medium-chained triglycerides) is healthier. However, it must be mentioned that not enough 'hard science' is available to back this up yet. But what we do know is that saturated fat is divided into various types, according to the number of molecular carbon atoms, and approximately 50% of the saturated fat in coconut oil is the 12-carbon variety: lauric acid.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2022-05-20): Coconut Oil vs Vegetable Oil [...] According to Palak Patel, a chef at the Institute of Culinary Education, swapping coconut oil for vegetable oil is straightforward: one cup of vegetable oil is equal to one cup of coconut oil when cooking and baking. However, when using coconut oil as a substitute for vegetable oil, there are a couple of things to consider and note. [...] Unlike vegetable oil, which contains trans-fat, coconut oil is made of medium-chain saturated fatty acids. Saturated fat is easily digestible, and when ingested, it gets transported to the liver, where it serves as a source of energy for the body.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2018-12-01): Coconut Oil Vs. Vegetable Oil – The Battle of the Oils [...] But when it comes to cooking, to be more specific, frying, which is better – Coconut Oil or Vegetable Oil? What are the things that you ought to consider when buying and using a type of frying oil? To be able to know which is better, let us try to compare and know the difference between Coconut Oil and Vegetable Oil. [...] On the other hand, using coconut oil to cook your food is the healthier choice. This is because saturated fats have a more stable chemical structure. In addition, unsaturated fats are not unhealthy for the reason that they contain medium chain triglycerides, which can be easily digested by the liver. As a result, they are stored in your blood cells as energy instead of fat. Think of it like this – the unsaturated fats from coconut oils gives you a boost in energy without making your blood sugar levels high. Another good thing about cooking your food with coconut oil is that because it has MCT(medium chain triglycerides), it actually has the ability to promote healthy weight loss. In fact, certain studies found out that individuals who were trying to lose weight and used coconut oil as a replacement for vegetable oil had greater and more effective weight loss than those who did the otherwise.
Claim: Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad (Social Media Users, 2024-09-13)
Evidence (2019-12-19): If vegetable oils are so bad, why is so much Indian food made with them? I decided to keep digging and ask one important question: The use of unhealthy vegetable oils wasn’t always the norm in Indian cooking. Traditionally, Indians cooked with mustard, groundnut, sesame, and coconut oils. These seeds and nuts grow native to India and are known to have high oil content when extracted via cold pressing. [...] I personally refuse to eat foods with vegetable oils because they make my gut feel horrific. Indian food served in restaurants is a no-go for me. I may go out for Indian once every 6 months or so, but it’s definitely no longer a regular occurrence. The only time I really eat Indian food now is when I’m home with my family and can control the type of oil my mom cooks the curries or other finger foods with. I’ll only eat it if she’s used coconut oil, ghee, butter, or olive oil.