Coconut Oil
ReniaL
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Hello, I wonder if anyone on here has tried it. I have started having a table spoon of coconut oil every day in my coffee and noticed that great things have started to happen. I have been using it for 5 weeks now and noticed that my tummy has reduced and that I am not craving sweets as much. I can stick to my diet as I do not feel so hungry. I was sceptical at first but have to say I think it works. Of course it does not work on its own. I do watch what I eat and religiously log my food in MFP and try to fit in some kind of exercise every day.
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There isn't anything magical about coconut oil. If it has helped you stick to your calories, and which has put you in a deficit, it's the deficit that made you see the results.
I used it to cook but nothing outside of that.0 -
Hi! I'm doing the same thing. I read about Coconut Oils anti-inflammatory properties and the energy boost that can come from it. I suffer from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, so I was more than willing to give something a shot that might give me some relief. This is my 3rd day and I have noticed an upswing in energy. I've been impressed! I read that coconut oil can also help to reduce your cholesterol and I am hoping to see that benefit as well!
Another benefit I've noticed is that it stimulates the bowels. So there has been less bloating.0 -
But the fat content...0
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Everyday!
I eat a low carb high fat diet so the bit of extra fat fits my macros well. I don't use a lot of oil, just a teaspoon whisked or blended in, but it helps reduce my appetite for later in the day.
It definitely can stimulate the bowels so don't add too much too fast.
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There isn't anything magical about coconut oil. If it has helped you stick to your calories, and which has put you in a deficit, it's the deficit that made you see the results.
I used it to cook but nothing outside of that.
Actually, you are wrong. There is one magical thing about coconut oil: if you use it to pop your popcorn, it makes the most tender but still crunchy popcorn in the world!0 -
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There isn't anything magical about coconut oil. If it has helped you stick to your calories, and which has put you in a deficit, it's the deficit that made you see the results.
I used it to cook but nothing outside of that.
Actually, you are wrong. There is one magical thing about coconut oil: if you use it to pop your popcorn, it makes the most tender but still crunchy popcorn in the world!
Magical and inexpensive skin lotion too. 0 -
There isn't anything magical about coconut oil. If it has helped you stick to your calories, and which has put you in a deficit, it's the deficit that made you see the results.
I used it to cook but nothing outside of that.
Actually, you are wrong. There is one magical thing about coconut oil: if you use it to pop your popcorn, it makes the most tender but still crunchy popcorn in the world!
I keep meaning to try that.
I cook with it sometimes, although with olive oil more often. Nothing wrong with it (including the fat content, as there's nothing wrong with fat), but I don't believe it has magical properties and don't get the desire to consume it or any oil on its own (or in coffee, ugh, but then I like coffee black and don't really like adding anything).
It's got a lot of calories and for me calories from oil aren't filling. I think people are different, so if someone else finds it a satisfying way to use 110 calories or so (for a tablespoon), cool.0 -
I stopped using coconut oil when I learned a medical condition I have can be influenced by saturated fat, and that unlike other oils, the fat in coconut oil is 93 % saturated fat.0
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This is the reason you are getting results. Coconut oil has little anything to do with it...Hello, I wonder if anyone on here has tried it. I have started having a table spoon of coconut oil every day in my coffee and noticed that great things have started to happen. I have been using it for 5 weeks now and noticed that my tummy has reduced and that I am not craving sweets as much. I can stick to my diet as I do not feel so hungry. I was sceptical at first but have to say I think it works. Of course it does not work on its own. I do watch what I eat and religiously log my food in MFP and try to fit in some kind of exercise every day.
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Coconut oil works well for me. My health markers have improved when I moved my calories from 10% to 80% being from quality Fats when I stop eating most forms of sugar and all forms of grains.
Eating a 5% carb, 15% protein and 80% fat macro forces one to look for high quality fat sources. Between coconut oil and Heavy Whipping Cream I can get 600-800 calories of fat in my first cup of coffee each morning before I leave the house.
Like it has been said there is nothing magical about coconut oil. I just this macro to reduce pain and the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure and the like after spending over a year of studying the subject of improving the quality of life and life expectancy.
@ReniaL the best of success. We are all different but over time your body will let you know what it likes and dislikes I expect. Being 65 moving to living mainly on Fats was harder to do mentally than physically due to years of false mind programming on the subject.0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »I stopped using coconut oil when I learned a medical condition I have can be influenced by saturated fat, and that unlike other oils, the fat in coconut oil is 93 % saturated fat.
Which medical condition, if you don't mind me asking?0 -
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There isn't anything magical about coconut oil. If it has helped you stick to your calories, and which has put you in a deficit, it's the deficit that made you see the results.
I used it to cook but nothing outside of that.
Actually, you are wrong. There is one magical thing about coconut oil: if you use it to pop your popcorn, it makes the most tender but still crunchy popcorn in the world!
I use it to fry up some mozzarella sticks 0 -
Coconut oil is a fad0
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GaleHawkins wrote: »Coconut oil works well for me. My health markers have improved when I moved my calories from 10% to 80% being from quality Fats when I stop eating most forms of sugar and all forms of grains.
Eating a 5% carb, 15% protein and 80% fat macro forces one to look for high quality fat sources. Between coconut oil and Heavy Whipping Cream I can get 600-800 calories of fat in my first cup of coffee each morning before I leave the house.
Like it has been said there is nothing magical about coconut oil. I just this macro to reduce pain and the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure and the like after spending over a year of studying the subject of improving the quality of life and life expectancy.
@ReniaL the best of success. We are all different but over time your body will let you know what it likes and dislikes I expect. Being 65 moving to living mainly on Fats was harder to do mentally than physically due to years of false mind programming on the subject.
And as an added bonus... just think of all the micronutrients you're missing out on!!!0 -
GaleHawkins wrote: »Coconut oil works well for me. My health markers have improved when I moved my calories from 10% to 80% being from quality Fats when I stop eating most forms of sugar and all forms of grains.
Eating a 5% carb, 15% protein and 80% fat macro forces one to look for high quality fat sources. Between coconut oil and Heavy Whipping Cream I can get 600-800 calories of fat in my first cup of coffee each morning before I leave the house.
Like it has been said there is nothing magical about coconut oil. I just this macro to reduce pain and the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure and the like after spending over a year of studying the subject of improving the quality of life and life expectancy.
@ReniaL the best of success. We are all different but over time your body will let you know what it likes and dislikes I expect. Being 65 moving to living mainly on Fats was harder to do mentally than physically due to years of false mind programming on the subject.
Those are some fairly bold claims regarding some very serious medical conditions.
OP, please don't expect these as outcomes. Many of them are more genetic they dietary (dementia and cancer being the biggest two) and HBP and heart disease are more a direct results of obesity too.0 -
I've been looking into this coconut oil thing myself... Mostly for my hair and skin though... never thought of it for diet. If it helps with cravings then I say its worth it right there.0
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I grew up believing coconut oil was bad since it was so high in fat. Then the fad came. It is SO much yummier to cook in coconut oil vs the more bland olive oil. The kids always say the kitchen smells soooo good - and all I've usually done is start heating up some coconut oil. I pretty much use it for 75% of my cooking. (side note - grilled cheese and fried eggs are delish in coconut oil!)
I've tried "oil pulling". DH and I swished coconut milk for 20 mins daily for 2 weeks. Our teeth felt amazingly clean - but we quit after that. Too much hassle plus it was annoying only being able to grunt for 20 mins every day.
I do use it daily as a skin moisturizer and LOVE it The best moisturizer I have used and so incredibly cheap. Love that it leaves my skin glowing but not oily. 1 -
GaleHawkins wrote: »Coconut oil works well for me. My health markers have improved when I moved my calories from 10% to 80% being from quality Fats when I stop eating most forms of sugar and all forms of grains.
Eating a 5% carb, 15% protein and 80% fat macro forces one to look for high quality fat sources. Between coconut oil and Heavy Whipping Cream I can get 600-800 calories of fat in my first cup of coffee each morning before I leave the house.
Like it has been said there is nothing magical about coconut oil. I just this macro to reduce pain and the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure and the like after spending over a year of studying the subject of improving the quality of life and life expectancy.
@ReniaL the best of success. We are all different but over time your body will let you know what it likes and dislikes I expect. Being 65 moving to living mainly on Fats was harder to do mentally than physically due to years of false mind programming on the subject.
Those are some fairly bold claims regarding some very serious medical conditions....
None of which are supported by actual scientific research either, as far as I know. Smells distinctly of MercoLOLa, who shouldn't ever be associated in any way with real science.0 -
There isn't anything magical about coconut oil. If it has helped you stick to your calories, and which has put you in a deficit, it's the deficit that made you see the results.
I used it to cook but nothing outside of that.
Actually, you are wrong. There is one magical thing about coconut oil: if you use it to pop your popcorn, it makes the most tender but still crunchy popcorn in the world!
Absolutely, that's why movie theatres use it!0 -
I've tried "oil pulling". DH and I swished coconut milk for 20 mins daily for 2 weeks. Our teeth felt amazingly clean - but we quit after that. Too much hassle plus it was annoying only being able to grunt for 20 mins every day.
FYI, if you swish just about any oil in your mouth for 20 minutes, they will feel clean. Considering that they've been bathed for 20 minutes and covered in oil.
Nothing wrong with plain old brushing your teeth, flossing, and mouthwash.
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GaleHawkins wrote: »Coconut oil works well for me. My health markers have improved when I moved my calories from 10% to 80% being from quality Fats when I stop eating most forms of sugar and all forms of grains.
Eating a 5% carb, 15% protein and 80% fat macro forces one to look for high quality fat sources. Between coconut oil and Heavy Whipping Cream I can get 600-800 calories of fat in my first cup of coffee each morning before I leave the house.
Like it has been said there is nothing magical about coconut oil. I just this macro to reduce pain and the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure and the like after spending over a year of studying the subject of improving the quality of life and life expectancy.
@ReniaL the best of success. We are all different but over time your body will let you know what it likes and dislikes I expect. Being 65 moving to living mainly on Fats was harder to do mentally than physically due to years of false mind programming on the subject.
Those are some fairly bold claims regarding some very serious medical conditions....
None of which are supported by actual scientific research either, as far as I know. Smells distinctly of MercoLOLa, who shouldn't ever be associated in any way with real science.
FDA isn't so impressed I'm sure.0 -
Wheelhouse15 wrote: »GaleHawkins wrote: »Coconut oil works well for me. My health markers have improved when I moved my calories from 10% to 80% being from quality Fats when I stop eating most forms of sugar and all forms of grains.
Eating a 5% carb, 15% protein and 80% fat macro forces one to look for high quality fat sources. Between coconut oil and Heavy Whipping Cream I can get 600-800 calories of fat in my first cup of coffee each morning before I leave the house.
Like it has been said there is nothing magical about coconut oil. I just this macro to reduce pain and the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure and the like after spending over a year of studying the subject of improving the quality of life and life expectancy.
@ReniaL the best of success. We are all different but over time your body will let you know what it likes and dislikes I expect. Being 65 moving to living mainly on Fats was harder to do mentally than physically due to years of false mind programming on the subject.
Those are some fairly bold claims regarding some very serious medical conditions....
None of which are supported by actual scientific research either, as far as I know. Smells distinctly of MercoLOLa, who shouldn't ever be associated in any way with real science.
FDA isn't so impressed I'm sure.
Yeah, they're not so much fans of saying random things can treat diseases. Almost like it's against the law to do that...0 -
Current view seems to be that coconut oil is better for us/less bad for us than was once thought, and has some positive effects on cholesterol that ameliorate the negative effects some experience from sat fat.
IMO, it's not a great source of lots of calories (although it's a fine source of some, like with cooking with it), since it doesn't provide much beyond calories (and taste if you are into it -- I can't imagine any oil tastes that good on its own, although I have done an olive oil tasting at a fancy olive oil store, heh).
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-fats/Are coconut oil and palm oil healthy?
Willett: Coconut oil and palm oil are higher in saturated fat than other plant oils. They are less harmful than partially hydrogenated oil, which is high in trans fats. But they are less beneficial for the heart than plant oils that are rich in unsaturated fats — olive, canola, sunflower, and other oils. Coconut oil increases good cholesterol, which may make it a good choice when cooking a dish that needs a little hard fat.
http://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/coconut-oil-supervillain-or-superfoodNot so long ago, we were warned off coconut oil as a sneaky vegetable food hiding a high percentage of saturated fat. Now, the same product has re-emerged as a sexy new superfood.
To set the record straight, nothing has changed about coconut oil’s fat composition. It still contains about 90% saturated fat—a much higher proportion than butter or even lard. However, unlike fats from animal sources, coconut oil is composed largely of medium-chain fatty acids. The liver converts these smaller molecules into energy more easily, so they are less likely to form artery-clogging LDL.
But Dr. Eric Rimm, associate professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, cautions against too much excitement. “There are not as many long-term studies on coconut oil as there are for soybean oil or olive oil,” he says. Based on the research, coconut oil has about the same effect on lipids as butter. “Compared with a diet high in refined carbohydrates, it is a better source of calories than white flour, but that is not a very good reference point,” he adds.
Also:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/12/24/ask-well-is-coconut-oil-a-healthy-fat/
And this is a fun and even-handed article (with baking tips) about the trend: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/02/dining/02Appe.html?pagewanted=allMarisa Moore, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, a nonprofit association of nutritionists, said, “Different types of saturated fats behave differently.”
The main saturated fat in coconut oil is lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid. Lauric acid increases levels of good HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, and bad LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, in the blood, but is not thought to negatively affect the overall ratio of the two.
She went on to say that while it is still uncertain whether coconut oil is actively beneficial the way olive oil is, small amounts probably are not harmful. The new federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that no more than 10 percent of total dietary calories a day come from saturated fat. For a 2,000-calorie diet, that’s about 20 grams.
Any number of health claims have been made for lauric acid. According to proponents, it’s a wonder substance with possible antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral properties that could also, in theory, combat H.I.V., clear up acne and speed up your metabolism. Researchers are skeptical.
“There are a lot of claims that coconut oil may have health benefits, but there is no concrete scientific data yet to support this,” said Dr. Daniel Hwang, a research molecular biologist specializing in lauric acid at the Western Human Nutrition Research Center at the University of California, Davis.
But, he added, “Coconut is good food, in moderation.”
It seems safe to say that if I eat it just once in a while, coconut oil probably isn’t going to give me a heart attack, make me thinner or ward off the flu. What I really wanted to know was, how can I cook with it?0 -
Actually, you are wrong. There is one magical thing about coconut oil: if you use it to pop your popcorn, it makes the most tender but still crunchy popcorn in the world!
YES!!!! This is so true! Hahaha0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »Current view seems to be that coconut oil is better for us/less bad for us than was once thought, and has some positive effects on cholesterol that ameliorate the negative effects some experience from sat fat.
IMO, it's not a great source of lots of calories (although it's a fine source of some, like with cooking with it), since it doesn't provide much beyond calories (and taste if you are into it -- I can't imagine any oil tastes that good on its own, although I have done an olive oil tasting at a fancy olive oil store, heh).
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-fats/Are coconut oil and palm oil healthy?
Willett: Coconut oil and palm oil are higher in saturated fat than other plant oils. They are less harmful than partially hydrogenated oil, which is high in trans fats. But they are less beneficial for the heart than plant oils that are rich in unsaturated fats — olive, canola, sunflower, and other oils. Coconut oil increases good cholesterol, which may make it a good choice when cooking a dish that needs a little hard fat.
http://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/coconut-oil-supervillain-or-superfoodNot so long ago, we were warned off coconut oil as a sneaky vegetable food hiding a high percentage of saturated fat. Now, the same product has re-emerged as a sexy new superfood.
To set the record straight, nothing has changed about coconut oil’s fat composition. It still contains about 90% saturated fat—a much higher proportion than butter or even lard. However, unlike fats from animal sources, coconut oil is composed largely of medium-chain fatty acids. The liver converts these smaller molecules into energy more easily, so they are less likely to form artery-clogging LDL.
But Dr. Eric Rimm, associate professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, cautions against too much excitement. “There are not as many long-term studies on coconut oil as there are for soybean oil or olive oil,” he says. Based on the research, coconut oil has about the same effect on lipids as butter. “Compared with a diet high in refined carbohydrates, it is a better source of calories than white flour, but that is not a very good reference point,” he adds.
Also:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/12/24/ask-well-is-coconut-oil-a-healthy-fat/
And this is a fun and even-handed article (with baking tips) about the trend: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/02/dining/02Appe.html?pagewanted=allMarisa Moore, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, a nonprofit association of nutritionists, said, “Different types of saturated fats behave differently.”
The main saturated fat in coconut oil is lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid. Lauric acid increases levels of good HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, and bad LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, in the blood, but is not thought to negatively affect the overall ratio of the two.
She went on to say that while it is still uncertain whether coconut oil is actively beneficial the way olive oil is, small amounts probably are not harmful. The new federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that no more than 10 percent of total dietary calories a day come from saturated fat. For a 2,000-calorie diet, that’s about 20 grams.
Any number of health claims have been made for lauric acid. According to proponents, it’s a wonder substance with possible antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral properties that could also, in theory, combat H.I.V., clear up acne and speed up your metabolism. Researchers are skeptical.
“There are a lot of claims that coconut oil may have health benefits, but there is no concrete scientific data yet to support this,” said Dr. Daniel Hwang, a research molecular biologist specializing in lauric acid at the Western Human Nutrition Research Center at the University of California, Davis.
But, he added, “Coconut is good food, in moderation.”
It seems safe to say that if I eat it just once in a while, coconut oil probably isn’t going to give me a heart attack, make me thinner or ward off the flu. What I really wanted to know was, how can I cook with it?
I don't have coconut oil much in my diet and I'm not sure the health benefits but I know the lauric acid reallly makes this oil a great ingredient in shaving soap! No, I'm not eating it.
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Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »I've tried "oil pulling". DH and I swished coconut milk for 20 mins daily for 2 weeks. Our teeth felt amazingly clean - but we quit after that. Too much hassle plus it was annoying only being able to grunt for 20 mins every day.
FYI, if you swish just about any oil in your mouth for 20 minutes, they will feel clean. Considering that they've been bathed for 20 minutes and covered in oil.
Nothing wrong with plain old brushing your teeth, flossing, and mouthwash.
You're so 'old-fashioned'...
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Excellent lube.0
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Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »I've tried "oil pulling". DH and I swished coconut milk for 20 mins daily for 2 weeks. Our teeth felt amazingly clean - but we quit after that. Too much hassle plus it was annoying only being able to grunt for 20 mins every day.
FYI, if you swish just about any oil in your mouth for 20 minutes, they will feel clean. Considering that they've been bathed for 20 minutes and covered in oil.
Nothing wrong with plain old brushing your teeth, flossing, and mouthwash.
ROFL! Great point
We've switched to brushing our teeth with tooth powder made with baking soda&salt. They feel amazingly clean and is ridiculously cheap.
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