Make your case for your favorite oils here!

czewwhat

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

no, rapeseed oil and canola oil are the same thing.From a toxic weed. Grapeseed oil is from grape seeds.

rachi20024

K thanks

czewwhat

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-grapeseed-oil.htm

Grape seed oil is from the seeds of wine grapes.

barbarella

Thanks for all the good info everybody! :drinker: :flowerforyou:

jlefton1212

I am really enjoying this thread, and have learned a lot! Thanks for this post. :happy:

chrissyh

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

I am with you - I can't even eat Famous Amos cookies (not that I would no anyway) but when I did I could taste the coconut in them-yuck!

There's some great info/ideas in this thread!

ivykivy

I was wondering why your triglycerides were high. I guess the fruit thing is the diabetic response to sugar of any kind. I have been eating a tremendous amount of fruit and my triglycerides for 42. I guess that goes to show you we need to base our daily diet or our particular medical condition.

I need to raise my HDL so I may try he coconut oil even thought I hate coconut. Maybe the oil won't be so bad

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.

PureAndHealthy

I need to raise my HDL so I may try he coconut oil even thought I hate coconut. Maybe the oil won't be so bad

It really doesn't taste as sweet or as coconutty as you would think. It SMELLS very coconutty which is a little deceiving, but when I cook with it, it makes things neither sweet nor taste like coconut. Give it a try!

July24Lioness

I was wondering why your triglycerides were high. I guess the fruit thing is the diabetic response to sugar of any kind. I have been eating a tremendous amount of fruit and my triglycerides for 42. I guess that goes to show you we need to base our daily diet or our particular medical condition.

I need to raise my HDL so I may try he coconut oil even thought I hate coconut. Maybe the oil won't be so bad

Oh, I have went way, way, way overboard on fruit. Before I started doing a food diary and measuring foods (my aunt bought me a food scale for my birthday) - I would sit down and eat a whole bag of bing or ranier cherries, couple pounds of strawberries, oranges, apples, mangos, pineapple, etc..........

My weight loss started slowing first, almost came to a complete halt, actually.

I told the Doc when he gave me the order for the blood work that trigs were going to come back high and my blood sugar #'s were going to be a little off.

I went a little overboard on the carb ladder when Dr Atkins says to add in fruit. So, I backed it down a couple of ladders and trying to climb back up again.

It is trial and error with diabetics, even following a low carb plan. Everything has to be perfect or your #'s will be out of whack.

I have been battling this for almost 6 1/2 years and it seems never-ending, which it is never-ending.

I am exploring a different eating plan called "The Primal Blueprint" now. I ordered the book and printed off the basics, but I am going to read the book cover to cover vefore I try it out.

It is even more strict than Atkins, so we will see if I will be able to stick to it. :bigsmile:

czewwhat

I was wondering why your triglycerides were high. I guess the fruit thing is the diabetic response to sugar of any kind. I have been eating a tremendous amount of fruit and my triglycerides for 42. I guess that goes to show you we need to base our daily diet or our particular medical condition.

I need to raise my HDL so I may try he coconut oil even thought I hate coconut. Maybe the oil won't be so bad

Oh, I have went way, way, way overboard on fruit. Before I started doing a food diary and measuring foods (my aunt bought me a food scale for my birthday) - I would sit down and eat a whole bag of bing or ranier cherries, couple pounds of strawberries, oranges, apples, mangos, pineapple, etc..........

My weight loss started slowing first, almost came to a complete halt, actually.

I told the Doc when he gave me the order for the blood work that trigs were going to come back high and my blood sugar #'s were going to be a little off.

I went a little overboard on the carb ladder when Dr Atkins says to add in fruit. So, I backed it down a couple of ladders and trying to climb back up again.

It is trial and error with diabetics, even following a low carb plan. Everything has to be perfect or your #'s will be out of whack.

I have been battling this for almost 6 1/2 years and it seems never-ending, which it is never-ending.

I am exploring a different eating plan called "The Primal Blueprint" now. I ordered the book and printed off the basics, but I am going to read the book cover to cover vefore I try it out.

It is even more strict than Atkins, so we will see if I will be able to stick to it. :bigsmile:

Diabetes is a big hurdle to overcome! Most medical plans include consult with a nutritionist when diabetes is involved, do you have that option? Weight management can make the effects of diabetes reduce or even go away in some cases.

July24Lioness

I was wondering why your triglycerides were high. I guess the fruit thing is the diabetic response to sugar of any kind. I have been eating a tremendous amount of fruit and my triglycerides for 42. I guess that goes to show you we need to base our daily diet or our particular medical condition.

I need to raise my HDL so I may try he coconut oil even thought I hate coconut. Maybe the oil won't be so bad

Oh, I have went way, way, way overboard on fruit. Before I started doing a food diary and measuring foods (my aunt bought me a food scale for my birthday) - I would sit down and eat a whole bag of bing or ranier cherries, couple pounds of strawberries, oranges, apples, mangos, pineapple, etc..........

My weight loss started slowing first, almost came to a complete halt, actually.

I told the Doc when he gave me the order for the blood work that trigs were going to come back high and my blood sugar #'s were going to be a little off.

I went a little overboard on the carb ladder when Dr Atkins says to add in fruit. So, I backed it down a couple of ladders and trying to climb back up again.

It is trial and error with diabetics, even following a low carb plan. Everything has to be perfect or your #'s will be out of whack.

I have been battling this for almost 6 1/2 years and it seems never-ending, which it is never-ending.

I am exploring a different eating plan called "The Primal Blueprint" now. I ordered the book and printed off the basics, but I am going to read the book cover to cover vefore I try it out.

It is even more strict than Atkins, so we will see if I will be able to stick to it. :bigsmile:

Diabetes is a big hurdle to overcome! Most medical plans include consult with a nutritionist when diabetes is involved, do you have that option? Weight management can make the effects of diabetes reduce or even go away in some cases.

My employer doesn't offer insurance and because I have diabetes I am unable to get private insurance of my own, so I am uninsured at the moment.

I pay cash for my Dr visits and bloodwork, along with testing supplies. That is one of the reasons it is so important for me to get it under control.

When I did have health insurance, my endocrinologist told me to follow Atkins and then she had me go to a diabetic nutritionist, which told me low fat / low calorie and to have 25-30 carbs per meal and 10-15 per snack. Guess what, I gained even more weight. :explode: :explode:

So, I listened to the endocrinologist and started losing weight. However, the first few times I started low carb (specifically Atkins) I didn't make the lifestyle change. I am doing that this time around though and my weight loss is slower this time around, but that is better for me in the long run.

mommared53

Wow, I'm glad I checked out this thread. Very informative. I'm going to print it out and then find out where I can get some coconut oil.

NinaDawn79

All this information is amazing, just what I was looking for! Thanks to all for commenting!

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 this information, I just bought some today.

ilike2moveit

I bought coconut oil and it said to store it in the frig after it's opened. Now it's hard as a rock. I was going to spread it over talapia and can't figure out what to do with it. Does it need to be stored in the frig.? What a pain in the neck. :huh:

czewwhat

I bought coconut oil and it said to store it in the frig after it's opened. Now it's hard as a rock. I was going to spread it over talapia and can't figure out what to do with it. Does it need to be stored in the frig.? What a pain in the neck. :huh:

According to Coco Buko it does not need to be refrigerated! here is a link for more info.

http://www.cocobuko.com/virgin_coconut_oil.htm

mrd232

It's no different than butter.

Zap it in the microwave if you want it runny, leave it on the counter if you want it somewhat soft but still solid-like.

dewdrop

Silly questions:
- is coconut milk just as healthy?
- I bought organic coconut milk and it was grayish. I'm used to the creammy white ones, but that might be because of some additives and antioxidants. Was the one I bough bad or is it OK for it not to be "snow white"?

Sorry, newbie :embarassed:

ilike2moveit

I bought coconut oil and it said to store it in the frig after it's opened. Now it's hard as a rock. I was going to spread it over talapia and can't figure out what to do with it. Does it need to be stored in the frig.? What a pain in the neck. :huh:

According to Coco Buko it does not need to be refrigerated! here is a link for more info.

http://www.cocobuko.com/virgin_coconut_oil.htm

Bless Your heart, I felt like it was a stupid question, but I've never used it. Thanks! :flowerforyou:

ilike2moveit

It's no different than butter.

Zap it in the microwave if you want it runny, leave it on the counter if you want it somewhat soft but still solid-like.

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback! :drinker:

dewdrop

Silly questions:
- is coconut milk just as healthy?
- I bought organic coconut milk and it was grayish. I'm used to the creammy white ones, but that might be because of some additives and antioxidants. Was the one I bough bad or is it OK for it not to be "snow white"?

Sorry, newbie :embarassed:

Help? :blushing:

JoyousMaximus

It's no different than butter.

Zap it in the microwave if you want it runny, leave it on the counter if you want it somewhat soft but still solid-like.

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback! :drinker:

I keep my in the cupboard but it's always so warm in my apartment during the day it is liquid. I use my coconut oil to tell me the tempurature. :laugh:

PureAndHealthy

Silly questions:
- is coconut milk just as healthy?
- I bought organic coconut milk and it was grayish. I'm used to the creammy white ones, but that might be because of some additives and antioxidants. Was the one I bough bad or is it OK for it not to be "snow white"?

Sorry, newbie :embarassed:

Help? :blushing:

I believe coconut milk is always grayish... always has been when I've bought a can of it...? :huh:

rtmama

keeping this as reference!

thanks for the info everyone!

SusieSonshine

Silly questions:
- is coconut milk just as healthy?
- I bought organic coconut milk and it was grayish. I'm used to the creammy white ones, but that might be because of some additives and antioxidants. Was the one I bough bad or is it OK for it not to be "snow white"?

Sorry, newbie :embarassed:

Help? :blushing:

I believe coconut milk is always grayish... always has been when I've bought a can of it...? :huh:

I've never had "grayish" coconut milk, and I buy organic, unadulterated coconut milk. What brand are you buying?

SusieSonshine

I was wondering why your triglycerides were high. I guess the fruit thing is the diabetic response to sugar of any kind. I have been eating a tremendous amount of fruit and my triglycerides for 42. I guess that goes to show you we need to base our daily diet or our particular medical condition.

I need to raise my HDL so I may try he coconut oil even thought I hate coconut. Maybe the oil won't be so bad

Oh, I have went way, way, way overboard on fruit. Before I started doing a food diary and measuring foods (my aunt bought me a food scale for my birthday) - I would sit down and eat a whole bag of bing or ranier cherries, couple pounds of strawberries, oranges, apples, mangos, pineapple, etc..........

My weight loss started slowing first, almost came to a complete halt, actually.

I told the Doc when he gave me the order for the blood work that trigs were going to come back high and my blood sugar #'s were going to be a little off.

I went a little overboard on the carb ladder when Dr Atkins says to add in fruit. So, I backed it down a couple of ladders and trying to climb back up again.

It is trial and error with diabetics, even following a low carb plan. Everything has to be perfect or your #'s will be out of whack.

I have been battling this for almost 6 1/2 years and it seems never-ending, which it is never-ending.

I am exploring a different eating plan called "The Primal Blueprint" now. I ordered the book and printed off the basics, but I am going to read the book cover to cover vefore I try it out.

It is even more strict than Atkins, so we will see if I will be able to stick to it. :bigsmile:

Diabetes is a big hurdle to overcome! Most medical plans include consult with a nutritionist when diabetes is involved, do you have that option? Weight management can make the effects of diabetes reduce or even go away in some cases.

My employer doesn't offer insurance and because I have diabetes I am unable to get private insurance of my own, so I am uninsured at the moment.

I pay cash for my Dr visits and bloodwork, along with testing supplies. That is one of the reasons it is so important for me to get it under control.

When I did have health insurance, my endocrinologist told me to follow Atkins and then she had me go to a diabetic nutritionist, which told me low fat / low calorie and to have 25-30 carbs per meal and 10-15 per snack. Guess what, I gained even more weight. :explode: :explode:

So, I listened to the endocrinologist and started losing weight. However, the first few times I started low carb (specifically Atkins) I didn't make the lifestyle change. I am doing that this time around though and my weight loss is slower this time around, but that is better for me in the long run.

Have you tried a liver cleanse/flush? I've been reading several books and sites on this subject and it seems that you might benefit from giving it a go! One site is http://www.liverdoctor.com

All the best on your journey!!

dewdrop

I've never had "grayish" coconut milk, and I buy organic, unadulterated coconut milk. What brand are you buying?

Dunno what brand that was, but I bought another one this weekend, and it was white again .
Still not sure if the other one was bad, but I'll stick with the "whitish" .

July24Lioness

Yes, I have done a liver and kidney flush, one of my reasons for starting to do Master Cleanse every season change.

I was wondering why your triglycerides were high. I guess the fruit thing is the diabetic response to sugar of any kind. I have been eating a tremendous amount of fruit and my triglycerides for 42. I guess that goes to show you we need to base our daily diet or our particular medical condition.

I need to raise my HDL so I may try he coconut oil even thought I hate coconut. Maybe the oil won't be so bad

Oh, I have went way, way, way overboard on fruit. Before I started doing a food diary and measuring foods (my aunt bought me a food scale for my birthday) - I would sit down and eat a whole bag of bing or ranier cherries, couple pounds of strawberries, oranges, apples, mangos, pineapple, etc..........

My weight loss started slowing first, almost came to a complete halt, actually.

I told the Doc when he gave me the order for the blood work that trigs were going to come back high and my blood sugar #'s were going to be a little off.

I went a little overboard on the carb ladder when Dr Atkins says to add in fruit. So, I backed it down a couple of ladders and trying to climb back up again.

It is trial and error with diabetics, even following a low carb plan. Everything has to be perfect or your #'s will be out of whack.

I have been battling this for almost 6 1/2 years and it seems never-ending, which it is never-ending.

I am exploring a different eating plan called "The Primal Blueprint" now. I ordered the book and printed off the basics, but I am going to read the book cover to cover vefore I try it out.

It is even more strict than Atkins, so we will see if I will be able to stick to it. :bigsmile:

Diabetes is a big hurdle to overcome! Most medical plans include consult with a nutritionist when diabetes is involved, do you have that option? Weight management can make the effects of diabetes reduce or even go away in some cases.

My employer doesn't offer insurance and because I have diabetes I am unable to get private insurance of my own, so I am uninsured at the moment.

I pay cash for my Dr visits and bloodwork, along with testing supplies. That is one of the reasons it is so important for me to get it under control.

When I did have health insurance, my endocrinologist told me to follow Atkins and then she had me go to a diabetic nutritionist, which told me low fat / low calorie and to have 25-30 carbs per meal and 10-15 per snack. Guess what, I gained even more weight. :explode: :explode:

So, I listened to the endocrinologist and started losing weight. However, the first few times I started low carb (specifically Atkins) I didn't make the lifestyle change. I am doing that this time around though and my weight loss is slower this time around, but that is better for me in the long run.

Have you tried a liver cleanse/flush? I've been reading several books and sites on this subject and it seems that you might benefit from giving it a go! One site is http://www.liverdoctor.com

All the best on your journey!!

April0815

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