A woman in her 60s in the UK lost 15kg by eating only 'this' for three months... What could it have been?

My cholesterol is high..

I guess I should also eat sardines and coconut oil.

 

A woman in her 60s in the UK reported losing 15kg after eating sardine canned fish and coconut oil for three months./Photo = New York Post

The story of a woman in her 60s from the UK who lost 15kg by eating sardine canned fish and coconut oil for three months has been revealed.

 

On the 26th (local time), according to the U.S. media New York Post, Jane Crummett (62), who suffered from plantar fasciitis (inflammation causing pain in the sole of the foot), was unable to move due to foot pain and gained weight up to about 108kg. Therefore, she lost about 30kg through a high-protein diet in 2020, but regained 10kg due to yo-yo dieting. She lost 15kg over three months using a diet called "Anchovy Fasting," devised by American doctor Annet Bosworth in Florida. The anchovy fasting method involves consuming only anchovies, coconut oil, water, black tea, and coffee. Additionally, she could eat anchovies with spicy sauce, mustard, lemon, and pepper, but could not consume carbohydrates like rice and bread. Crummett said, "I ate four cans of canned anchovies every day," and "I also ate coconut oil to boost metabolism." Anchovies are rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. However, eating only canned anchovies and coconut oil for three months can cause health problems, so caution is necessary.

 

High-protein foods like sardines are also effective in preventing diabetes.

Sardines are a high-protein food containing approximately 25 grams of protein per 100 grams. They are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and calcium. All proteins help maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time and assist in muscle building, making them effective for healthy weight management. Proteins boost metabolism, and when metabolism is high, calories are burned more efficiently, leading to easier weight loss. Additionally, proteins take longer to break down compared to other nutrients, requiring more energy. Therefore, proteins not only aid in weight loss but also help preserve muscle mass while reducing calorie intake, keeping the body healthy. Furthermore, omega-3 fatty acids increase good cholesterol (HDL) levels and lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels, improving blood flow and lipid profiles.

 

There are also research findings suggesting that regularly consuming sardines is effective in preventing diabetes. According to a research team from the University of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain, the group that did not include sardines in their diet had a high risk of developing diabetes, with 27% of participants at the start of the study, and this figure did not change significantly after one year, remaining at 22%. On the other hand, the group that included sardines in their diet saw a significant reduction in the proportion of participants at high risk of developing diabetes, from 37% to 8% over the same period.

 

Eating canned foods for a long time can cause pulmonary edema.

However, canned foods may contain a harmful substance called 'Furan.' It is a volatile substance classified as a potential carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Furan is produced when food is exposed to high temperatures during cooking and processing, especially when sugars and amino acids in the food are involved. If food is left exposed to air, furan can volatilize, but this is difficult in sealed canned foods. Inhalation of furan vapor can irritate the respiratory tract, and prolonged exposure to high concentrations may cause pulmonary edema. Long-term consumption may also pose a risk of kidney damage.

 

People with heart disease or diabetes should avoid consuming coconut oil.

People with heart disease or diabetes should avoid consuming coconut oil. The main component of coconut oil, saturated fat, is divided into short-chain, medium-chain, and long-chain fatty acids. Half of the saturated fats in coconut oil are medium-chain fatty acids. Unlike long-chain fatty acids found in meat and other foods, which are converted into triglycerides and stored in the liver, medium-chain fatty acids go directly to the liver to be used as energy. This means they do not raise triglyceride levels, which could have a dieting benefit. The problem is that medium-chain fatty acids are transported to the liver in the form of free fatty acids instead of triglycerides, which can increase bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and pose a risk of fatty liver disease. When LDL accumulates on the walls of blood vessels, it increases the risk of arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Additionally, diabetics have impaired insulin hormone function, and when they consume excessive saturated fats, their metabolism is less efficient, making their cholesterol levels rise more easily than in healthy individuals. Therefore, they should avoid consuming coconut oil.