OMG Coconut oil!! <3

olivia3263

So I was getting frustrated with my energy levels slipping, and I came across lots of info on the health (and weight loss) benefits of coconut oil (the organic, virgin, unrefined kind). So I decided to buy some today at Whole Foods and I used a tablespoon to cook both my salmon filet and swiss chard. I had dinner about 2 1/2 hours ago - and I would usually be jonesing for my nightly ice cream treat, but I am pleasantly full and suddenly got this BURST of energy. I am currently cleaning my whole apartment - when before all I wanted to do was sleep - and I got very little sleep last night from an allergy attack.

This stuff is amazing! And I've only just begun. I decided that I probably need to have it in the morning because of all this extra energy - hope it won't be difficult getting to sleep I'm currently experimenting making my own granola for the morning using my musseli I was going to put on my yogurt - mixed 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with 1 tsp of honey, 1 tsp of vanilla and poured over 1/2 cup of musseli, sprinkled with cinnamon and mixed and it is currently baking in the oven. (Yes, I think I will be finding lots of little projects to do before the night is over - this energy burst is CRAZY).

If you haven't already gotten on the coconut oil bandwagon, I HIGHLY suggest you try it. I can't attest for it's weight - loss benefits yet, but in terms of energy - I've never felt like this in my life. Definitely something to have in the morning - at least in the beginning. I do need my beauty rest after all.

Go buy this stuff!!

fatgirlslove

gotta try this!

Leslietheriot

Every health agency in the world says to use it sparingly because it is high is saturated fats.

Cbandelier

Love the coconut oil!

Camey44

Thanks for the suggestion!!! Getting mines tomorrow.

dmpizza

Great suggestion thanks.
I have sodium issues, what does the label say for sodium and calories?


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kikislove2

will definitely give it a try. keep us posted with new ways you find to use it.

andiimarie

Every health agency in the world says to use it sparingly because it is high is saturated fats.

I agree. There are many other foods that provide the same benefits without the saturate fat.

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staceyb00

If you love peaches try this recipe w/coconut oil - It is delicious. I will never bake another peach cobbler again. I halved the recipe and it had only 115 calories per piece (1/8 of a pie)

http://eco-chick.com/2009/08/4262/raw-food-recipe-late-summer-peach-cobbler/

olivia3263

True, but they also said that of butter, and people go back and forth about butter all the time. Do a search on MFP and there are people here who swear by it and say it actually improved their cholesterol. For someone with low thyroid action or symptoms akin to it: low energy, cold all the time, low body temperature, dull and brittle hair, dry skin, etc - this addition (yes, in moderation) can get your thyroid working correctly so you actually metabolize fat like a normal person. In terms of energy, I feel like I have awoken from a 100 year sleep. So far so good....

olivia3263

If you love peaches try this recipe w/coconut oil - It is delicious. I will never bake another peach cobbler again. I halved the recipe and it had only 115 calories per piece (1/8 of a pie)

http://eco-chick.com/2009/08/4262/raw-food-recipe-late-summer-peach-cobbler/

YUM I will have to try My granola is done - soooo good. Can't wait to have it tomorrow after my run

sleepytexan

it is VERY yummy! Also, another benefit of coconut oil is that it is anti-fungal, so it helps with yeast overgrowth in the gut, and for those who prefer a yeast-free diet.

blessings.

maryd523

Every health agency in the world says to use it sparingly because it is high is saturated fats.

Don't be so quick to write off coconut oil because of the saturated fat.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/coconut-oil-benefits_b_821453.html

maorilover

I swear by the stuff. Honestly google about the saturated fat as it's a good fat. I have 1 table spoon 3 times a day. Love the stuff, I have had some skin issues and it is clearing up beautifully. Not like the stupid creams from the docs. Please make sure that it is virgin coldpressd coconut oil, as the above has said. It even helps curb sugar cravings as well. Im going to try the fermented stuff as it's really high in the lauric acid.

olivia3263

Great suggestion thanks.
I have sodium issues, what does the label say for sodium and calories?


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Sodium: 0 mg
Calories: 120 - for 1 tablespoon - same as Olive Oil

I actually found it because I was thinking I might be iodine deficient because I have been eating little to no salt, and have been eating a lot of raw broccoli and cauliflower (which are goitrogenic and prevent iodine absorption in the body) - this was suggested for people with sluggish thyroids, which can be caused by an iodine deficiency. Interesting stuff - but this change was immediate and amazing.

Grokette

Every health agency in the world says to use it sparingly because it is high is saturated fats.

The health agencies are WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is natural, just as animal fats and saturated fats are not unhealthy. Much more healthy than vegetable oils such as soy, corn or canola oils.

Grokette

True, but they also said that of butter, and people go back and forth about butter all the time. Do a search on MFP and there are people here who swear by it and say it actually improved their cholesterol. For someone with low thyroid action or symptoms akin to it: low energy, cold all the time, low body temperature, dull and brittle hair, dry skin, etc - this addition (yes, in moderation) can get your thyroid working correctly so you actually metabolize fat like a normal person. In terms of energy, I feel like I have awoken from a 100 year sleep. So far so good....

Exactly!!!

Check out my blog on coconut products:

http://primal-lioness.blogspot.com

servilia

Every health agency in the world says to use it sparingly because it is high is saturated fats.

The health agencies are WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is natural, just as animal fats and saturated fats are not unhealthy. Much more healthy than vegetable oils such as soy, corn or canola oils.

Agreed! ps love your signature!

dihar2

Coconut oil is the best oil as well as evoo.. Coconut oil is medium chain not long or short. You must do your own research and when you do it will be a staple in your home.

Hearts_2015

Check out my blog on coconut products:

http://primal-lioness.blogspot.com

Great info in your blog, so glad you shared it with us! Way more than I could ever begin to know about Coconut Milk/Water. Is one better for a person than the other? What purpose does one serve over the other? I'm sorry if this is covered in your blog, I skimmed it rather quickly and was excited to see all the helpful info. Will go back later and read it more thoroughly.

Also do you have a separate blog that covers other topics you've shared on here in the past? Such as dry brushing etc.? TIA:happy:

It is natural, just as animal fats and saturated fats are not unhealthy. Much more healthy than vegetable oils such as soy, corn or canola oils.

:flowerforyou:

I swear by the stuff. Honestly google about the saturated fat as it's a good fat. I have 1 table spoon 3 times a day. Love the stuff, I have had some skin issues and it is clearing up beautifully. Not like the stupid creams from the docs. Please make sure that it is virgin coldpressd coconut oil, as the above has said. It even helps curb sugar cravings as well. Im going to try the fermented stuff as it's really high in the lauric acid.

Thanks for the info, looking forward to doing more research on the topic and trying it out!:drinker:

olivia3263

Update: day 2 - so I never had my ice cream last night - I was pleasantly full and never got hungry enough for anything extra after having my dinner cooked with coconut oil. I did have a little trouble getting to sleep at first, but once I did I slept like a baby. I woke up at 7 without my alarm. I took my resting heart beat which has been consistently low - 45 - and trust me, my fitness level is not THAT good. My resting heart rate this am was 58! And my temp was 98.2! I had a handful of the granola I made last night with half a banana and went out for my run. I went faster than ever (and I am just getting back from an achilles injury) and my muscles didn't feel tired at all. Upon returning I had the rest of the granola on my greek yogurt with blueberries and banana. Yummy

I'm so excited about this stuff. I feel great - Oh, and I was down 2 pounds on the scale this morning too! I'm on cloud nine

olivia3263

And, I think I might need to change my activity level from sedentary to lightly active - I haven't stopped moving since I got up. Crazy!

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blynnblair

Buying some tomorrow! Excited to see if I have increased energy

ninerbuff

Macadamia nut oil is also another good one. Especially if you cook with oil.

Grokette

Also do you have a separate blog that covers other topics you've shared on here in the past? Such as dry brushing etc.? TIA:happy:

:flowerforyou:

Hey there...............my old username where I deleted the account had the blog about dry brushing and the information.

There is a thread on this site in the the black hole of forum topics where I did a great explanation of dry brushing and all of its benefits...................

I will try and dig it up.

Hearts_2015

Also do you have a separate blog that covers other topics you've shared on here in the past? Such as dry brushing etc.? TIA:happy:

:flowerforyou:

Hey there...............my old username where I deleted the account had the blog about dry brushing and the information.

There is a thread on this site in the the black hole of forum topics where I did a great explanation of dry brushing and all of its benefits...................

I will try and dig it up.

Is this the one? Thanks looks like some great info, thanks for taking time to share it... :flowerforyou:
sorry your old blog is gone. Would have loved to have read it!

ETA: oops! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/101244-cellulite-improvement-dry-brushing-and-cococut-oil-used-as?page=1#posts-4567262

I think what I'm confused about is where to find the proper brush and what type... I'll take a look at your post and see if that info is included. :happy:

questionablemethods

My extra virgin coconut oil finally arrived from Amazon.com (I got Nutiva brand). It is so tasty I have been dipping into it just plain. YUM. I have used coconut oil before, but that must have been expeller pressed or something because it didn't really taste like coconut at all. This stuff has a definite sweet, coconut taste -- which I love!

I think I will try some on my hair the next time I wash it. Come to think of it, I probably should have ordered a larger size....

Grokette

My extra virgin coconut oil finally arrived from Amazon.com (I got Nutiva brand). It is so tasty I have been dipping into it just plain. YUM. I have used coconut oil before, but that must have been expeller pressed or something because it didn't really taste like coconut at all. This stuff has a definite sweet, coconut taste -- which I love!

I think I will try some on my hair the next time I wash it. Come to think of it, I probably should have ordered a larger size....

I use Tropical Traditions and Nutiva................Tropical Traditions is the absolute best in the world.!!!

Please contact me if anyone wants to order from there............

servilia

I bought some organic fresh pressed virgin coconut oil today! gonna try it out.