Miranda Kerr slams coconut oil "misquote"

Miranda Kerr has denied reports that she consumes four tablespoons of coconut oil every day.

The Australian supermodel, who is an advocate for organic living, slammed Cosmopolitan magazine for "misquoting" her after US health experts warned people against having large amounts of the oil.

The Aussie magazine ran a cover story claiming that Kerr had said: "I've been drinking it since I was 14 and it's the one thing I can't live without. I will not go a day without coconut oil. I personally take four tablespoons per day, either on my salads, in my cooking or in my cups of green tea."

She has now told the Herald Sun: "I never did an interview with Australian Cosmopolitan magazine and unfortunately they have misquoted and misrepresented comments posted on my blog.

"When it comes to coconut oil, I personally find it beneficial and use approximately four teaspoons of coconut oil a day (in my salads and meals), not tablespoons.

"Everyone is different, but that is what works for me and I prefer it as a substitute to other oils more readily used in day-to-day food preparation and cooking. I suggest people consult with their health practitioner for what is right for them."

Kerr recently announced her support for a youth depression charity after revealing that her cousin killed himself.

Husband Orlando Bloom meanwhile has publicly backed his mother's endangered butterfly campaign.