Ali je kokosovo olje zdravo, čudežno ali nezdravo živilo?

slovenian

2018

volume 66, issue 1/2

Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za šport

Nowadays, we are bombarded on every step with numerous superfoods by salespeople, the media, magazines and social media, which attach them almost magical-like qualities for the human health. In Slovenia, one of such foods is currently also coconut oil, which is regarded by many as a superfood, while its regular consumption is associated with the prevention against numerous modern chronic diseases. Coconut oil is also associated with weight loss and an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiviral effect. The market offers various food preparations from coconut as a natural plant food, such as coconut flour, beverages, butter and virgin or refined oil. Numerous athletes, recreationists and enthusiasts of a healthy and active lifestyle use coconut oil as a part of a healthy diet. Due to non-transparent contradictory information on whether coconut oil is a healthy, "magical" or unhealthy food, the authors will present a relative scientific overview on studies of the influence of consuming coconut oil on the human health, especially in relation to cardiovascular health and the loss of excess weight. By doing so, we wish to increase the readers' ability to make an informed choice about their eating behavior.

21.12.2021