Make your case for your favorite oils here!

NinaDawn79

OK everyone, I want opinions, facts, research, whatever you can throw at me, but I am hoping to find some information on healthy oils! So spill it, what do you use, what do you use it for, and why??

Don't be shy, a good argument never hurt anyone (just please no name calling, haha!)

July24Lioness

Coconut Oil


http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html

http://www.coconut-info.com/

http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/

Coconut In Modern Medicine

Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:


Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.

Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.

Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.

Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.

Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.

Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.

Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.

Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.

Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.

Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.

Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.

Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.

Helps protect against osteoporosis.

Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.

Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.

Improves digestion and bowel function.

Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.

Reduces inflammation.

Supports tissue healing and repair.

Supports and aids immune system function.

Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.

Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.

Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.

Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

Functions as a protective antioxidant.

Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.

Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do.

Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.

Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).

Reduces epileptic seizures.

Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.

Dissolves kidney stones.

Helps prevent liver disease.

Is lower in calories than all other fats.

Supports thyroid function.

Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.

Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.

Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.

Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.

Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.

Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.

Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.

Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.

Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.

Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun.

Helps control dandruff.

Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.

Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.

Is completely non-toxic to humans.

NinaDawn79

Lioness, I'm sure you've posted before, but where do you find your coconut oil? I'm wondering if its something I should bring home with me when I go to Maui. :laugh:

PureAndHealthy

I get mine at my organic grocery. Go for RAW unrefined extra virgin coconut oil in my opinion. It's wonderful as a facial or body moisturizer, perfect as a replacement for shortening in recipes (makes cookies taste better than shortening ever could), good for popping popcorn on the stove in, and I grease pans with it.

I also use EVOO on salads, and canola oil for cooking. 3 cheers for healthy fats! :drinker:

arewethereyet

I love EVOO. I use it on everything! Yummo!:flowerforyou:

ivykivy

BUTTER! Cause everything tastes better with butter. I can pretty much trace it's origins. Cow- milk-shake-butter.

omid990

evoo

it tastes yummy:laugh:

Wecandothis

It needs to be unrefined Coconut Oil. And if it's cold processed that's even better. You can even use it as a beauty cream!

I get mine online here:

http://www.nutiva.com/

it's 40 bucks for a gallon. Heh. Takes a while to use.

I also use Almond Oil and of course Olive oil.

gemiwing

Olive oil. NOT extra virgin because I don't use it for salads, I use it for sauteeing. EVOO is too unstable to be used as a cooking oil, it turns bitter.

Canola for a nutty flavor when I fry food. It doesn't take much and its delicious.:drinker:

XFitMojoMom

EVOO & Chili Oil.

pcbta

extra virgin coconut oil for SURE

Cindy

July24Lioness

Lioness, I'm sure you've posted before, but where do you find your coconut oil? I'm wondering if its something I should bring home with me when I go to Maui. :laugh:

I purchase it at my Neighborhood Coop, but I can only get 2 size jars and I like the big Gallon size, so when I purchase Nutiva and want a Gallon, I purchase it online at Vitamin Shoppe.

Other than that, I get the 16 oz Nutiva or Jungle at my Neighborhood Coop and the 32 oz at the Coop too.

July24Lioness

I get mine at my organic grocery. Go for RAW unrefined extra virgin coconut oil in my opinion. It's wonderful as a facial or body moisturizer, perfect as a replacement for shortening in recipes (makes cookies taste better than shortening ever could), good for popping popcorn on the stove in, and I grease pans with it.

I also use EVOO on salads, and canola oil for cooking. 3 cheers for healthy fats! :drinker:

I agree with this too.

Other oils I use other than Coconut oil is EVOO and grapeseed oil.

I have a jar of coconut oil in the bathroom too. I use it to cleanse my face and then moisturize afterwards. Also an all over body moisturizer and it don't not leave you feeling greasy, just supple.

I dry brush before I shower and then moisturize with coconut oil afterwards.

ilike2moveit

Coconut Oil


http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html

http://www.coconut-info.com/

http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/

Coconut In Modern Medicine

Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:


Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.

Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.

Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.

Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.

Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.

Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.

Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.

Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.

Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.

Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.

Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.

Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.

Helps protect against osteoporosis.

Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.

Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.

Improves digestion and bowel function.

Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.

Reduces inflammation.

Supports tissue healing and repair.

Supports and aids immune system function.

Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.

Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.

Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.

Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

Functions as a protective antioxidant.

Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.

Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do.

Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.

Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).

Reduces epileptic seizures.

Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.

Dissolves kidney stones.

Helps prevent liver disease.

Is lower in calories than all other fats.

Supports thyroid function.

Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.

Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.

Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.

Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.

Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.

Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.

Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.

Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.

Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.

Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun.

Helps control dandruff.

Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.

Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.

Is completely non-toxic to humans.

Thanks for the info.

SusieSonshine

I use EVOO, Flaxseed Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Coconut Oil, and Sesame Oil. Once in a great while, when I'm financially challenged, I use Canola Oil. A google search will help you with the benefits of these wonderful oils, but just because they're healthy, doesn't mean we should over-indulge! A little goes a looooooooong way!

BTW... Coconut and EVOO are great in soapmaking! as well as used directly on one's skin! <smile!>

All the best on your journey!

Susie :flowerforyou:

SamiRose

I never used Coconut oil....I like the sounds of it. I'm going to give it a try!

Otherwise my favorite is EVOO as well...I use it for everything that needs oil!

CarolynD1986

Coconut oil is a medium-train triglyceride which means that your body doesn't store it as fat. It goes straight through your liver and is used as quick energy. It has soooo many amazing health benefits (which have already been pointed out) and also, the best part about it, which nobody has mentioned, is that it has a very high smoking point, even higher than grapeseed oil. When you heat an oil past its smoking point, it becomes a trans fat. Olive oil is extremely healthy, but it has a much lower smoking point, so its alright for low heat sauteeing but if you make popcorn, or roast veggies or whatever, its best to use coconut oil or grapeseed. The advantage of grapeseed is that it has less flavor than the coconut (although coconut has a flavor which is a lot less strong than people may think). Coconut oil is also amazing for baking.

I would suggest using grapeseed for stirfries and coconut oil if you bake, broil, or deep fry (not too often though!). I use it especially for Caribbean food, like jerk beans and rice or frying plantains. Coconut is a superfood; it has amazing oils, it packs a ton of energy and you can eat it and use it on your face and body. It is such a worthy investment.

Oilve oil is amazing, but be careful not to overheat it. Some oils are best cold (flax, olive, and most nuts).

mrd232

Sesame oil (awesome stir fry), Coconut oil, and Walnut oil (salads, not recommended for cooking)

hasiangirl

I mostly use EVO, and sesame seed oil *yummo*

Wecandothis

I forgot about sesame seed oil - only because I count it as a food or flavoring - because it's so delicious!

and yes, Coconut oil RULES - it's fantastic for the skin and it smells so great! I love how it's hard at room temperature.

mnichol

Wow!! what does coconut oil taste like??

omid990

I forgot about sesame seed oil - only because I count it as a food or flavoring - because it's so delicious!

and yes, Coconut oil RULES - it's fantastic for the skin and it smells so great! I love how it's hard at room temperature.

if its hard at room temperature, doesn't that make it a saturated fat?
i thought only animal products were hard at room temp...:huh:

Wecandothis

Wow!! what does coconut oil taste like??

Coconuts. :-) And it adds so much wonderful flavor to food.

hasiangirl

Wow!! what does coconut oil taste like??

Coconuts. :-) And it adds so much wonderful flavor to food.

so if u arent a fan of coconuts, dont eat it? :huh: lol coconuts are the one fruit that gives me the heebeegeebees lol

Wecandothis

if its hard at room temperature, doesn't that make it a saturated fat?
i thought only animal products were hard at room temp...:huh:

Yes. Coconut oil is a saturated fat.

I know what you're thinking... But not all saturated fats are created equal.

But do some research - there is quite a bit out there, honestly. You can google it. Or better yet check the links Lioness provided above.

The long and short of it is this: Coconut Oil is really good for you because nearly all the molecules in non refined Coconut oil are medium chained carbon molecules which are absorbed into the body through the portal vein to the liver - they don't have to be digested like long chained molecules by bile.

And even then, not all long chained animal fat - saturated fat is bad for you either.

It's complicated - honestly - I've tried for over two years to fully understand it, and I'm still struggling. But I am convinced by the newest studies and through use that it's good.

Maybe Lioness can chime in here?

Wecandothis

so if u arent a fan of coconuts, dont eat it? :huh: lol coconuts are the one fruit that gives me the heebeegeebees lol

Coconuts don't have to be sweet. I never liked coconuts either but BOY I love the oil. It's just different. You should try a very small quantity of it. It is surprising.

czewwhat

first cold pressed Extra virgin Olive oil.

Never eat canola, derived from rapeseed, toxic! Google it. It is not allowed in the Canadian food supply. they use it as a pesticide!

That is all!

Wecandothis

first cold pressed Extra virgin Olive oil.

Never eat canola, derived from rapeseed, toxic! Google it. It is not allowed in the Canadian food supply. they use it as a pesticide!

That is all!

Holy cow! I had no idea!!! that's shocking!

EDIT: There are greatly differing opinions on Canola Oil out there. I've just read a few. I don't usually use it now, but for a period of time a couple years ago I was using that exclusively.

nickiebb

I'm saving these links, so I can look at them after my vacation! Thanks for the info everyone.

Nickie

July24Lioness

I forgot about sesame seed oil - only because I count it as a food or flavoring - because it's so delicious!

and yes, Coconut oil RULES - it's fantastic for the skin and it smells so great! I love how it's hard at room temperature.

if its hard at room temperature, doesn't that make it a saturated fat?
i thought only animal products were hard at room temp...:huh:

Saturated fats are not bad for you in the absence of processed foods and those processed carbs.

Here is a link regarding the misgivings of the low fat diet and how it is actually detrimental to our health.............

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/07/magazine/what-if-it-s-all-been-a-big-fat-lie.html

From WebMD, article about Saturated Fats actually being healthy and admitting that they were wrong:

http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/news/20041208/are-saturated-fats-heart-healthy

More articles and studies:

http://www.biblelife.org/saturated_fat.htm

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2004/09/08/saturated-fat.aspx

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/saturated-fat-healthy/



Also, take a look at my blood work between December and July. My cholesterol is steady going down, which the Dr actually wants me to maintain it where it is at.

I eat a LOT of fat a day. About 60% or more to be exact. I put coconut oil in my coffee to get more fat, I eat the chicken skin, fat on my steaks, the fattiest hamburger I can find that is grass fed beef. I eat bacon or sausage every morning (nitrate free and uncured). Some days I eat as many as 5 or 6 eggs a day.

I had a rise in triglycerides this time because I am eating too much fruit. It is summer time and I am enjoying the fresh fruits that are grown organically in my area a little too much. It has affected my blood sugar levels too.

I am working on cutting that down.

rachi20024

correct me if I'm wrong but isn't grapeseed oil and canola the same thing?