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CHAPTER 8
Eat Your Way to Better Health

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age-related problems

benign prostatic hyperplasia, 182

digestion and absorption disorders, 149

free-radical damage, 25–26

osteoporosis, 159–60

skin conditions, 120, 122, 123–24, 126

AIDS virus, 66, 69, 76, 167–70

Alzheimer’s disease, 187–94

American Soybean Association (ASA), 6–9, 12, 59–60

antibiotic and antifungal properties.
See
antimicrobial properties of medium-chain fatty acids

antibiotic-resistant bacteria, 61–63

antimicrobial properties of medium-chain fatty acids.
See also specific health concerns

active components of triglycerides, 73–74, 130, 133

conditions improved or prevented by, 55, 67–70, 142, 195–96

fatty acids in coconut oil, 68, 73, 128

immunity of beneficial intestinal bacteria to, 80

lauric acid, 71, 74–77

mechanism of microbial destruction, 71–72, 167–68

microorganisms destroyed by, 75–76, 77–80

on skin, 128, 130–34

antioxidants.
See also
free radicals; oxidation

in diet, 56, 122–23

neutralization of free radicals, 56, 122

preservation of essential fatty acids, 201

protection against diseases, 56, 159, 172–73, 180, 195

Artichoke Soup, Cream of, 248–49

Asparagus Soup, Cream of, 248

atherosclerosis.
See also
heart disease

with change to Western diet, 2, 42

cholesterol (lipid) hypothesis, 49–50

chronic infection and, 51–55

free radicals and, 55–57

heat-treated vegetable oil and, 28

protection from, 195

response-to-injury hypothesis, 50–51

trans fatty acids and, 32

Ayurvedic medicine, 3, 147

babies

breast milk for, 69–70, 72, 151–55

essential fatty acid requirements, 201

formula for, 4, 35, 151, 153, 159

very-low-birthweight babies, 152–53

bacteria.
See
antimicrobial properties of medium-chain fatty acids;
specific bacterial illnesses

Baking-Powder Biscuits, 235–36

Banana Coconut Bread, 238–39

basal metabolic rate (BMR), 99, 106–8

Beck, James, 53

Beef Vegetable Stew, 250–51

benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), 181–85

beverages

Coconut Milk Smoothie, 230

Flavored Coconut Milk, 229

Fruit Smoothie, 231

Fruit Smoothie Blend, 231–32

Piña Colada Smoothie, 230–31

Sweetened Coconut Milk, 228–29

Yogurt Smoothie, 232

Biscuits, Baking-Powder, 235–36

Blackburn, George, 10

blood cholesterol

among coconut-eating populations, 11, 40–42, 47

as heart disease risk factor, 7, 44–45, 51–52

lipid hypothesis of heart disease, 49–50

neutral effect of coconut oil on, 10, 14, 45–46, 195

saturated fat consumption and, 7, 45

synthesis by liver, 44, 45

trans fatty acids and, 12

Blueberry Muffins, 233–34

BMR (basal metabolic rate), 99, 106–8

Bockus, William, Jr., 94

body care.
See
hair care; skin care

body fat.
See
weight and weight control

bone health, 159–60

BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), 181–85

brain disorders

Alzheimer’s disease, 187–94

ketones and, 189–93

reversal of dementia, 185–87, 189

Bran Muffins, Coconut, 234–35

breakfast dishes

Baking-Powder Biscuits, 235–36

Blueberry Muffins, 233–34

Coconut Banana Bread, 238–39

Coconut Bran Muffins, 234–35

Coconut Milk Smoothie, 230

Coconut-Orange Pancakes, 237

Fruit Smoothie, 231

Fruit Smoothie Blend, 231–32

Granola, 238

Hash Browns, 229–30

Piña Colada Smoothie, 230–31

Whole-Wheat Muffins, 233

Whole-Wheat Pancakes, 236–37

Yogurt Smoothie, 232

breast milk, 69–70, 72, 151–55

Brinkley, Gerald, 157

Broccoli Smothered in Coconut Chicken Sauce, 254–55

Brownies, Whole-Wheat Coconut, 258

Buttermilk Dressing, 242

Cake, Whole-Wheat Coconut, 260–61

calories

body fat and, 98–102

in coconut oil, 4, 103–4, 195

from dietary fat, 4, 33, 46, 103

healthy intake, 100

for metabolic function, 99, 101, 106, 107, 109–11, 176

cancer, 26, 30, 170–73

candida, 79–80, 81–82, 83–84, 163, 164

capric acid

antimicrobial properties, 71, 74, 155

in breast milk, 155

in coconut products, 36, 73, 77

in MCT oil, 36, 104, 153

potential as HIV/AIDS treatment, 167

caprylic acid

antimicrobial properties, 71, 81, 83–84

in breast milk, 155

in coconut products, 36, 73, 77

in MCT oil, 36, 104, 153

cardiovascular disease.
See
atherosclerosis; heart disease

Cauliflower Soup, Cream of, 249–50

CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), 91–92, 161–66

Chicken Oriental, 253–54

Chicken Salad, 251–52

Chicken Sauce, Coconut, Broccoli Smothered in, 254–55

cholesterol.
See
blood cholesterol

Chowder, Clam, 247–48

chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), 91–92, 161–66

chronic infection.
See
infection;
specific types of infections

cirrhosis, 177–78

Clam Chowder, 247–48

Coconut Banana Bread, 238–39

Coconut Bran Muffins, 234–35

Coconut Cookies, 258–59

coconut-eating populations.
See
Pacific Islanders and coconut-eating populations

Coconut Mayonnaise, 240–41

coconut milk

about, 214–15

Baking-Powder Biscuits, 235–36

Broccoli Smothered in Coconut Chicken Sauce, 254–55

Clam Chowder, 247–48

Coconut Milk Smoothie, 230

Cream of Artichoke Soup, 248–49

Cream of Asparagus Soup, 248

Cream of Cauliflower Soup, 249–50

Filet of Sole in Coconut Milk, 256–57

Flavored Coconut Milk, 229

Fruit Smoothie, 231

Fruit Smoothie Blend, 231–32

Piña Colada Smoothie, 230–31

Salmon in Coconut Cream Sauce, 255–56

Sweetened Coconut Milk, 228–29

Coconut Oatmeal Cookies, 259–60

coconut oil and coconut products.
See also
medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs); recipes;
specific health concerns

calories in, 4, 103–4, 195