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Coconuts

Foods you should be eating but aren't... * COCONUTS * Msn News and Forbes.com give a informative and interesting article about foods that you should be eating, but probably aren't, and most importantly.... why. The article is packed full of interesting facts.... especially about COCONUTS ! *** To see the full article please click here *** ...."Then there are coconuts, a terribly misunderstood food, according to Bowden. The fat in coconuts is a particular kind that's good for you. It's called MCT, or Medium-Chain Triglycerides. The body doesn't store MCT as fat, says Bowden, but rather uses it as energy, like a carbohydrate. Coconuts are also high in lauric acid, a fatty acid that tends to kill pathogens. In addition, coconut oil is great for cooking since it has a ve