Don't think there's a general consensus about fats at all.
But coconut oil is the most saturated of easily available vegetable oils, so it's closest to animal fats in terms of energy storage by volume, which is better for us.
Which one is the right one is a tougher question, and varies by food and technique. I have avocado and olive oil, ghee, tallow, and coconut oil on my list.
Is the general consensus that coconut oil is good?
It's the only oil I use and Dr. Berg speaks highly of it.
Don't think there's a general consensus about fats at all.
But coconut oil is the most saturated of easily available vegetable oils, so it's closest to animal fats in terms of energy storage by volume, which is better for us.
Which one is the right one is a tougher question, and varies by food and technique. I have avocado and olive oil, ghee, tallow, and coconut oil on my list.