Did you know that coconut oil is a good fat, and can actually aid you in managing or losing weight? It is! According to Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Dr. Mary Enig, coconut oil is beneficial in the following ways; it enhances the immune system, is excellent for your skin, is shown to produce lower rates of heart disease and cancer in countries where coconut oil is an important part of the diet, helps the body fight infections of all kinds, and when you eat coconut oil and other healthy fats, your body produces a hormone that signals that you are full or satiated.