New studies indicate that the unrefined virgin coconut oil now available in many health food stores is not chemically treated and is trans-fat free. The main saturated fat in virgin coconut oil is lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that can help increase levels of HDL (good cholesterol) .
Based on the above findings, it would make sense to use coconut oil in meal preparations instead of canola oil.
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