JAKARTA - For many people, coconut oil is usually used to treat hair or moisturize the skin. But did you know, coconut oil can also be drunk with coffee? This mixture turns out to have many health benefits, including helping to lose weight.

Coconut oil contains healthy fats called medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), while coffee is famous for its caffeine content that keeps the body fresh. If the two are combined, you will get a warm drink that is suitable for drinking in the morning, as well as beneficial for the body.

Here are 6 benefits of drinking coffee mixed with coconut oil, as reported by the Healthshots page.

1. Adding Energy

Coffee is known to be able to make literate and more powerful because of caffeine. Meanwhile, MCT in coconut oil is easily absorbed by the body and immediately converted into energy by the liver. So, if you need long-lasting energy throughout the day, a cup of coffee with coconut oil can be an option.

2. Helping Brain Function

Caffeine has long been known to increase concentration, focus, and mood. Plus, MCT from coconut oil can be converted into keton, an alternative energy source for the brain.

Several studies show ketones can help improve cognitive function, so that a mixture of coffee and coconut oil can support clarity of thought.

3. Lose Weight

Coffee is often taken to help lose weight because caffeine can speed up fat burning. With the addition of coconut oil, this benefit is increasing. MCT can accelerate metabolism, help the body burn fat more efficiently, and make the stomach feel more full so as to reduce the habit of snacking.

4. Maintaining Implementation Health

Coconut oil contains laurat acids that have antimicrobial properties, so they can help fight harmful bacteria in the intestines. On the other hand, coffee stimulates the production of stomach acid and bile, which can support healthier digestion. The combination of both can help the digestive system work better.

5. Increase Body Resilience

Laurat acid and krilat in coconut oil are known to have antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fOOD properties. Regular consumption can help strengthen immunity and protect the body from infection. Coffee itself also contains compounds such as caffeine, chlorogenic acid, as well as vitamins and minerals that can support metabolic health and reduce the risk of certain diseases.

6. Helping Nutrition Absorption

Because it is rich in moderate chain fatty acids, coconut oil also helps the body absorb vitamins that are soluble in fats such as vitamins A, D, E, and K. So, the nutrients from food can be absorbed more optimally.

How To Add Coconut Oil To Coffee

- If you want to try, use cold processed virgin coconut oil (pure coconut oil) and not through excess purification, so that the nutritional content is maintained.

- Start with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a cup of coffee.

- If you are used to it, it can be increased to 1 tablespoon, according to your body's taste and tolerance.


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