An excellent guide to this ancient food rediscovered--one of the most healing oils on the planet. You will learn why coconut oil actually promotes weight loss, reduces the risk of many degenerative diseases--including heart disease--supports a healthy thyroid, prevents bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, helps control diabetes and is one of the best oils for healthy skin. An easy-to-read book that will get you yearning for the sweet, sublime tropical oil that has kept islanders healthy for millennia. Also see Eat Fat, Look Thin.