Anyone eat Coconut Oil?

XFitMojoMom

love the full flavor with my morning espresso... or scrambled eggs... on my spaghetti squash MMMM..

Mellie13

I use it in place of butter because of a dairy allergy, as with anything moderation is key. It's still an oil, but it does work great as a butter replacement when cooking.

Bretto

It was actually recommended to me to help with my joint pain in my shoulder. We do cook with it, but have not tried the other uses mentioned her. I am going to start putting it on my dry skin and may even try it in my hair.

JenAiMarres

Personally I love it! But 3tbs is 375 cals and probably way more than u need. I cook with it and throw it in a protein shake or oatmeal...usually a about a tablespoon...my favorite brand by far is barleans ...and make sure u get unrefined cold pressed virgin oil. Refined oil has been heated therefor loosing lots of the vital nutrients.

sheri02r

bump, I'm interested to know too!

smsinger75

I don't eat it per say. I have been taking it in capsule form for about a month now. Seems to have boosted my energy levels. Might have given me the extra kick I needed to help get me past the most recent plateau I had been struggling with for several weeks. Lost 2 pounds last week. Just my two cents worth!

jofjltncb6

Moderation is the key word here. It's a saturated fat. But supposedly it's also good for you. I use it on my hair and it's great for the scalp. And I use it on my face once in a while. I apply it, leave it on for a couple of hours before my shower. Then I wash it all off in the shower. Seems to smooth my skin, maybe helps with flaking skin, etc.

Moderation!

Many things come and go and are the fad of the month, year, decade, but then they find out it wasn't so great after all. So, who knows? But I do consume it once in a while, not daily certainly.

Why must everyone insist that we do *everything* in moderation? How about we try exercising moderation in moderation? Personally, I like to do some healthy things in excess occasionally...or fairly often An example of this would be coconut oil.. We cook with it every day. Nothing browns roasted veggies like it. (And for non-cooking oil, we use a quality olive oil.)

jofjltncb6

love the full flavor with my morning espresso... or scrambled eggs... on my spaghetti squash MMMM..

Indeed, but I prefer gf butter for my coffee. My morning coffee (2c) includes grassfed butter (3T) and MCT oil (2T) blended in the vitamix. Mmmmm. I cook eggs in the coconut oil though.

FitLink

If you actually mean coconut water, it's excellent for you and very tasty. But if you mean oil, as you said, it is not at all good for you.

I'm sure she means oil. It's a new fad. People keep telling me it's a miracle cure for whatever ails you, and people keep telling me it'll cure my cancer.

Coconut oil is also often used in oil pulling, also for "health benefits."

Billybea

My dietion saif to eat a tbsp a day and she even bought me some but i havent bec i was worried to just eat straight up oil- difntvwant to add to the calories- ill try the pipcorn idea- i love popcorn

healthylifewealthylife

Jordan Rubin has a book out that recommends it as healthy,I did notice when using it to saute veg. or in browning meats,it adds flavor.He is listed on line,actually giving the books away,he want the world healthy.He is a doctor and nutrionist,has a nice cleanse system,hope this helps.

xraylady33

Yes, I ingested it for about 6 months, and it was hard to adjust. The texture was like lard, and at first it really was harsh on bowels. Energy level was amazing, skin looked great, and I felt good, but the texture was too much.
It is very good for your body, and helps with many yeast issues living within your gut.
Start slowly and if its too much to swallow, add it to your daily diet.

Best of luck. Tons of amazing health properties, and fabulous on mosquito bites.

alladream

I have not found anything reliable about it actually acting as a sunscreen, and just a lot about people getting more burned or tanned by using it, since it doesn't actually screen out the rays. Is there any good information on this? Most of what I see uses coconut oil IN sunscreen, with shea butter and all, but is not stated as itself being a sunscreen alone. Thanks for any insight.

winonajosephine

I had a co-worker who ate it by the spoonfull before each meal and lost weight, she swears by it! I've cooked with it and put it in smoothies and I think its fine... I tried the spoonfull before each meal and I lost weight as well but it was kind of like eating lard - it just made everything "slip" right through... lol :bigsmile:

ethompso0105

Coconut oil is incredible for your entire body--inside and out. It has been known to aid in treatment of high cholesterol, hyper/hypothyroidism, heart disease, low metabolism, psoriasis, yeast infections, digestion, dry skin, etc. Coconut oil also has antiseptic properties--I've used it on burns, cuts, bruises, etc. with excellent results.

My sister has been taking it in capsules (less than the recommended amount) and chronic digestive yeast issues have ceased to exist. When I was taking it regularly, my skin looked better and my hypothyroidism seemed a bit improved.

I also use it for cooking--I find that my eggs NEVER stick to the pan when I use coconut oil and it basically loses all taste.

Besides being great for people, it's also great for pets! It has many of the same benefits--a teaspoon to an average (aprox. 30#) dog's diet can help if they have digestive issues.

I can't sing coconut oil's praises enough!

paddicakes

I eat a tablespoon a day. I have seen big changes (for the better) in my skin and hair and my digestion. I use it one my hair, leave it on over night with a shower cap and wash it out in the morning. My hair is so soft. I have put it in smoothies but it tends to "rise to the top" and looks yucky and then I can't drink them. I can swallow a tblsp no problem. I have had no ill side effects so I will continue to use it.

amandamotley

I use it on my skin and the ends of my hair, have a little thing of it in my purse to use as lip gloss, and it's great for stir frys. Also really good in baked goods.

Brianabomb

I like it alot. I've eaten about 1/2 tablespoon at a time. My husband now cooks just about everything in it. I just need to try it on my skin.

We use Trader Joes and it is a great price.

misskelli22

Coconut oil is great for you. I tried eating a spoonful once and it tasted so horrible I almost threw up so I don't think I'll try that again. I use it on my skin and hair though and just made some deodorant with it. I've tried it in green smoothies but think it tastes weird. I want to try more baking and cooking with it but I don't think my husband will like the coconut flavor.

shirayne

Instead of butter, I melted coconut oil on some asparagus and it was delish!!! I use it often now for most of my cooking and as others have pointed out it's good for other stuff too. My nutritionist suggested eating 3 teaspoons a day (not Tbsp) but I'm guessing either is fine. I've been told this is one of the best oils for you health wise.

Oh and apparently it's good for cooking because it can withstand higher temperatures which is why olive oil isn't good for cooking at high temps. (Don't quote me on this one though.)

mynewvision

Yep! hair, skin and cooking

verdammtwenig

I feel like the science behind the health benefits of coconut oil is still too new for me to really hop on this train. The science behind the health benefits of monounsaturated fats (the main fat in olive oil) is much more robust, thus I stick with olive oil.

jofjltncb6

Coconut oil is great for you. I tried eating a spoonful once and it tasted so horrible I almost threw up so I don't think I'll try that again. I use it on my skin and hair though and just made some deodorant with it. I've tried it in green smoothies but think it tastes weird. I want to try more baking and cooking with it but I don't think my husband will like the coconut flavor.

If you don't want the coconut flavor, try "refined". If you like the coconut flavor, look for "unrefined".

And yes, ideally, would be virgin cold pressed, but I believe there are still similar nutritional benefits from the more readily-available (and slightly cheaper) expeller pressed...but truthfully, *all* coconut oil is a little pricey (at least compared to that horrible industrialized abomination called vegetable oil).

bcattoes

I use olive oil almost exclusively. Coconut oil is very expensive where I shop and I don't believe it's any healthier than olive oil, which is much more affordable.

sunsetwest

Coconut oil is awesome, and I use it in so many ways! Then again, I love the taste, texture and aroma - you have to like coconut and, more specifically, Almond Joy (for the aroma). I'm on my first jar of this one, and I'm definitely getting it again: https://store.nutiva.com/coconut-oil/

In terms of food, I use it for cooking eggs and stir fry, in my protein smoothies (when my macros allow for it), a teaspoon as a quick pre-workout "snack" or in hot water with lime juice first thing in the morning. For those that have a hard time eating it by the spoonful, I recommend mixing a teaspoon in hot water, which makes it easier to take down and moisturizes your lips at the same time! I add the lime juice to help stimulate digestion. Plus it's a good flavor combination.

For the body, I also use it every day as a body/lip moisturizer and makeup remover. I mix a pinch with a few drops of tea tree oil and use as deodorant. Because it's so slippery and persistent, it's good for massages. It makes a great suntan -enhancer- for sure, but it does NOT protect you from the sun! It could help heal burned skin, but that's about it. It is a great emulsifier for other lotion ingredients, hence its use in suntan products. I'm not a dermatologist, but I've looked into it quite a bit, and that seems to be the consensus.

Tristis

Yes, love it! Great in baked goods...great on your skin and hair. I've even heard of people using it as deoderant!

ResilientWoman

See ticker. I eat a LOT of it and I shed pounds.

* I cook with it.
* I make ice cream with coconut cream and coconut oil.
* I put it in my morning coffee.
* I put it in my afternoon tea.
* I add it to my mug of bone broth.
* I add it to anything hot, sweet or savory, even homemade hot cocoa.
* I make candy with it that melts fat and builds muscle. (coconut oil, cocoa, nuts, chopped dried fruits)
* I give my daughter a spoonful at room temperature whenever she asks what's for dinner and dinner isn't quite ready yet.
* I use it instead of a protein shake or bar when I've scheduled poorly and don't want to miss a meal.

YMMV

tinaw815

Absolutely! I eat Coconut Manna and cook with Coconut Oil. Delicious and healthy! More energy in the mornings and good digestion system going on!

megandme120

Absolutely! I eat Coconut Manna and cook with Coconut Oil. Delicious and healthy! More energy in the mornings and good digestion system going on!

What's coconut manna? I love all things coconut. I love putting coconut oil in my protein smoothies!

tinaw815

Absolutely! I eat Coconut Manna and cook with Coconut Oil. Delicious and healthy! More energy in the mornings and good digestion system going on!

What's coconut manna? I love all things coconut. I love putting coconut oil in my protein smoothies!

Coconut Manna is the "coconut meat" . I buy Nutiva Coconut Manna, sit the jar in hot water til the manna melts and stir . What happens is the coconut oil separates from the manna when stored at cool temperatures. But once melted it is creamy and delicious!