Skinny chocolate
luvsubrooke
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has anyone ever tried this? It is ahh-mazing! You melt coconut oil, cocoa powder, and honey into a pot and then pour it into a tart pan. Refridgerate for one hour and they are ready to go. I've been replacing all sweets with one of these if I have a craving and I'm losing weight like crazy. Worth a try for yall! 
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That sounds tasty. What about it makes it skinny though? It seems like the ingredients would make it about the same calorie wise as traditional chocolate.0
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Coconut oil is a healthy fat, which naturally boosts the metabolism. My thyroid doctor told me to up my coconut oil intake for weightloss and I though he was absolutely insane! Since doing so, my skin is healthy, my hair is healthy, and I've lost 41lbs all together.
I use organic unrefined honey which acts as a detox to the body, along with the cocoa powder. Just because something is high in calories does not mean it's bad for you. Healthy fats are extremely beneficial to the body and help with maintaining a healthy weight! 0 -
I recently made this: http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/chocolate/oatmeal-chocolate-peanut-butter-no-bake-candy-bars.html
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Mmm! That's sounds delicious!0
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How much of each thing do you use.0
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luvsubrooke wrote: »Coconut oil is a healthy fat, which naturally boosts the metabolism. My thyroid doctor told me to up my coconut oil intake for weightloss and I though he was absolutely insane! Since doing so, my skin is healthy, my hair is healthy, and I've lost 41lbs all together. I use organic unrefined honey which acts as a detox to the body, along with the cocoa powder. Just because something is high in calories does not mean it's bad for you. Healthy fats are extremely beneficial to the body and help with maintaining a healthy weight!
While coconut oil is considered a "healthy fat", it is also really high in saturated fats, which is not so healthy. Remember the rule of thumb is fats that are liquid at room temp are better than fats that are firmer at room temp. I don't see anything terribly wrong with the ingredients you listed, but I wouldn't go crazy on it, because it's not the types of foods you eat that matter as matter as the amounts. All foods are healthy in the right amounts.0 -
What's all this about coconut oil boosting metabolism? I've always been under the impression that the "metabolism boosting" promotion of foods is pure fantasy. Am I missing something?0
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tinascar2015 wrote: »What's all this about coconut oil boosting metabolism? I've always been under the impression that the "metabolism boosting" promotion of foods is pure fantasy. Am I missing something?
No your not, it's just being touted as the new wonderfood. Same as honey, no matter what type, doesn't detox anything your liver and kidneys aren't already taking care of.0 -
We are a 100% organic eating family, so I fully believe that what you put into your body is super important. Through extensive studying and research, I've found that personally for my own body, there are certain foods that up my metabolism. Take chickens for example-on a cold day you can give them cayenne pepper to make them lay more eggs. It heats the core temperature of their bodies. It'll do the same for humans. Rather than taking thermogenics, I make a drink every morning with acv, water, pure honey, and cayenne better. That'll give me energy, detox, and make me sweat like crazy! Do your research. There are foods that will detox your system. Lemon, limes, apple cider vinegar, ginger: they all pull out toxins. These are just things that have worked for me guys. I've lost 41lbs by doing what works best for MY body. Not every body will react the same. 0
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And all foods definitely are not healthy. All foods that you can grow in a garden and raise on your own, now that's healthy!0
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Thanks. It's weird, y'know. Ten or fifteen years ago when I was researching the best oils to give to the dogs, I read some bad things about coconut and palm oils. Then I began to see products with "No Tropical Oils" clearly stated on the front labels. I guess plam oil is still frowned upon, but I see coconut oil touted all the time now. I won't bite. Olive oil, canola, peanut and corn oil are my staples. And butter. A wee bit of butter goes such a long way these days!0
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Definitely! Like I said we are super into natural healing and foods. My mom is an herbalist so we are always getting great advice. Coconut oil has so many pros. Great immune support. I give it to my 14 month old every day and he's super healthy, knock on wood I use it in my hair and on my skin as well and my skin is near perfect. Worth a try! 0
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isn't a good dark chocolate 75-85% Lindt healthy and taste better?0
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I am just eating 75 Ecuador as part of my diet, it does have 7g of sat fat but if you can fit it in it is a lot easier and is not bitter0
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luvsubrooke wrote: »Coconut oil is a healthy fat, which naturally boosts the metabolism. My thyroid doctor told me to up my coconut oil intake for weightloss and I though he was absolutely insane! Since doing so, my skin is healthy, my hair is healthy, and I've lost 41lbs all together. I use organic unrefined honey which acts as a detox to the body, along with the cocoa powder. Just because something is high in calories does not mean it's bad for you. Healthy fats are extremely beneficial to the body and help with maintaining a healthy weight!
i hate to be the bearer of bad news but you lost weight because of a calorie deficit not some magical coconut oil property ….
also you do not need to use honey to "detox" your body naturally does that. I hope that your DR did not recommend that one….
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luvsubrooke wrote: »And all foods definitely are not healthy. All foods that you can grow in a garden and raise on your own, now that's healthy!
the pseudo science is strong in this thread…
there is no such thing as bad food…hit your calorie/micro/macro targets for the day and you can fill in the rest if your day with foods that you enjoy like pizza, ice cream, cookies, etc…
so all food not grown in a garden is "bad"…really? Do you have your own bees that you get that organic honey from, or do you buy it from someone that just slaps an organic label on it and marks the price up 50%, because organic?0 -
luvsubrooke wrote: »We are a 100% organic eating family, so I fully believe that what you put into your body is super important. Through extensive studying and research, I've found that personally for my own body, there are certain foods that up my metabolism. Take chickens for example-on a cold day you can give them cayenne pepper to make them lay more eggs. It heats the core temperature of their bodies. It'll do the same for humans. Rather than taking thermogenics, I make a drink every morning with acv, water, pure honey, and cayenne better. That'll give me energy, detox, and make me sweat like crazy! Do your research. There are foods that will detox your system. Lemon, limes, apple cider vinegar, ginger: they all pull out toxins. These are just things that have worked for me guys. I've lost 41lbs by doing what works best for MY body. Not every body will react the same.
LOL wow….thats all I got ...0 -
luvsubrooke wrote: »We are a 100% organic eating family, so I fully believe that what you put into your body is super important. Through extensive studying and research, I've found that personally for my own body, there are certain foods that up my metabolism. Take chickens for example-on a cold day you can give them cayenne pepper to make them lay more eggs. It heats the core temperature of their bodies. It'll do the same for humans. Rather than taking thermogenics, I make a drink every morning with acv, water, pure honey, and cayenne better. That'll give me energy, detox, and make me sweat like crazy! Do your research. There are foods that will detox your system. Lemon, limes, apple cider vinegar, ginger: they all pull out toxins. These are just things that have worked for me guys. I've lost 41lbs by doing what works best for MY body. Not every body will react the same.
Your body naturally detoxes for you, you lost weight because you were in a deficit.0 -
What the actual.....?luvsubrooke wrote: »Coconut oil is a healthy fat, which naturally boosts the metabolism. My thyroid doctor told me to up my coconut oil intake for weightloss and I though he was absolutely insane! Since doing so, my skin is healthy, my hair is healthy, and I've lost 41lbs all together. I use organic unrefined honey which acts as a detox to the body, along with the cocoa powder. Just because something is high in calories does not mean it's bad for you. Healthy fats are extremely beneficial to the body and help with maintaining a healthy weight!
No, OP. Just no. Stahp.
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luvsubrooke wrote: »We are a 100% organic eating family, so I fully believe that what you put into your body is super important. Through extensive studying and research, I've found that personally for my own body, there are certain foods that up my metabolism. Take chickens for example-on a cold day you can give them cayenne pepper to make them lay more eggs. It heats the core temperature of their bodies. It'll do the same for humans. Rather than taking thermogenics, I make a drink every morning with acv, water, pure honey, and cayenne better. That'll give me energy, detox, and make me sweat like crazy! Do your research. There are foods that will detox your system. Lemon, limes, apple cider vinegar, ginger: they all pull out toxins. These are just things that have worked for me guys. I've lost 41lbs by doing what works best for MY body. Not every body will react the same.
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luvsubrooke wrote: »We are a 100% organic eating family, so I fully believe that what you put into your body is super important. Through extensive studying and research, I've found that personally for my own body, there are certain foods that up my metabolism. Take chickens for example-on a cold day you can give them cayenne pepper to make them lay more eggs. It heats the core temperature of their bodies. It'll do the same for humans. Rather than taking thermogenics, I make a drink every morning with acv, water, pure honey, and cayenne better. That'll give me energy, detox, and make me sweat like crazy! Do your research. There are foods that will detox your system. Lemon, limes, apple cider vinegar, ginger: they all pull out toxins. These are just things that have worked for me guys. I've lost 41lbs by doing what works best for MY body. Not every body will react the same.
LOL wow….thats all I got ...
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Alatariel75 wrote: »tinascar2015 wrote: »What's all this about coconut oil boosting metabolism? I've always been under the impression that the "metabolism boosting" promotion of foods is pure fantasy. Am I missing something?
No your not, it's just being touted as the new wonderfood. Same as honey, no matter what type, doesn't detox anything your liver and kidneys aren't already taking care of.
^^^This. I love honey and I use coconut oil but I don't believe they have any special properties for internal health. HOWEVER, I love putting coconut oil on my skin. Works well to fade scars (for me anyway...I saw a noticeable difference as I have many scars on my arms) and keeps my skin clear and soft. I've recommended it to friends for skin care myself.
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I prefer unicorn dust in in my oatmeal to organic honey0
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All joking aside, coconut oil will not "boost your metabolism." It is a fat just like any other, and has calories just like any other. No added benefits, really, unless you like the taste. CICO is all that matters for weight loss.
Also there is no concoction on this earth that will detox your body (aside from activated charcoal for things like, you know, actual poisoning). If your organs are working, then you're getting all the detox you need.0 -
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luvsubrooke wrote: »Coconut oil is a healthy fat, which naturally boosts the metabolism. My thyroid doctor told me to up my coconut oil intake for weightloss and I though he was absolutely insane! Since doing so, my skin is healthy, my hair is healthy, and I've lost 41lbs all together. I use organic unrefined honey which acts as a detox to the body, along with the cocoa powder. Just because something is high in calories does not mean it's bad for you. Healthy fats are extremely beneficial to the body and help with maintaining a healthy weight!
Look into the metabolism of coconut oil. It doesn't boost metabolism and the MCT's burn like a carbohydrate0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »tinascar2015 wrote: »What's all this about coconut oil boosting metabolism? I've always been under the impression that the "metabolism boosting" promotion of foods is pure fantasy. Am I missing something?
No your not, it's just being touted as the new wonderfood. Same as honey, no matter what type, doesn't detox anything your liver and kidneys aren't already taking care of.
^^^This. I love honey and I use coconut oil but I don't believe they have any special properties for internal health. HOWEVER, I love putting coconut oil on my skin. Works well to fade scars (for me anyway...I saw a noticeable difference as I have many scars on my arms) and keeps my skin clear and soft. I've recommended it to friends for skin care myself.
Coconut oil has been a godsend for my psoriasis on my scalp. The medicinal treatments were brutal, but a good rubbing in of coconut oil followed by half an hour of hot towels and a wash clears the crud off brilliantly.0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »tinascar2015 wrote: »What's all this about coconut oil boosting metabolism? I've always been under the impression that the "metabolism boosting" promotion of foods is pure fantasy. Am I missing something?
No your not, it's just being touted as the new wonderfood. Same as honey, no matter what type, doesn't detox anything your liver and kidneys aren't already taking care of.
^^^This. I love honey and I use coconut oil but I don't believe they have any special properties for internal health. HOWEVER, I love putting coconut oil on my skin. Works well to fade scars (for me anyway...I saw a noticeable difference as I have many scars on my arms) and keeps my skin clear and soft. I've recommended it to friends for skin care myself.
I made a really awesome sugar scrub with sugar, coconut oil, and peppermint oil. I put it in cute little jars and handed them out as Christmas gifts for my girlfriends. My hands feel so smooth after using it, and all my friends like it too. I gave my friends a miracle that day. The miracle of coconut oil.
Maybe the added sugar I put in it negated the miracle-ness.0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Alatariel75 wrote: »tinascar2015 wrote: »What's all this about coconut oil boosting metabolism? I've always been under the impression that the "metabolism boosting" promotion of foods is pure fantasy. Am I missing something?
No your not, it's just being touted as the new wonderfood. Same as honey, no matter what type, doesn't detox anything your liver and kidneys aren't already taking care of.
^^^This. I love honey and I use coconut oil but I don't believe they have any special properties for internal health. HOWEVER, I love putting coconut oil on my skin. Works well to fade scars (for me anyway...I saw a noticeable difference as I have many scars on my arms) and keeps my skin clear and soft. I've recommended it to friends for skin care myself.
I made a really awesome sugar scrub with sugar, coconut oil, and peppermint oil. I put it in cute little jars and handed them out as Christmas gifts for my girlfriends. My hands feel so smooth after using it, and all my friends like it too. I gave my friends a miracle that day. The miracle of coconut oil.
Maybe the added sugar I put in it negated the miracle-ness.
wait, so you made christmas gifts that had ADDEED sugar in them….begone from here satan!!!0
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