Coconut oil and weight loss
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Yes it is controversial so I tend to be careful and not have too much but it is really good for any high temperature cooking which most oils aren't so I use it then.
I'd love to know for sure if it's good to use more of it.
I try never to use oil as it deters my weight loss (too many calories).
As for cooking with it, I threw all my oil away. Cooking oil included. It just isn't worth all those calories.
Dude, how do you use oil? It's not that many calories if you use it in the correct amount, and it's incredibly good for your body, especially coconut oil!
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fats-and-oils/508/2
It's a 100% fat.
I think this discussion is over.
Yeah bro, its 100% oil, but do you use a stick of butter or a jar of oil when you cook? Are you being serious? All they're saying is it has more health properties than other oils and, like everything else, is just fine in moderation.0 -
So go ahead and eat 100% fat and see if you lose weight. There is essential fat found in plants, but we are talking about oil that is 100% fat.
If you are bone skinny, yes you need fat. How many here are bone skinny? I read the page and it doesn't give any recommendations as to how to eat it if you are at a certain level of health and weight. So I repeat, oil, when we talk about calories, is too high and not worth it.
If you want to ingest oil that clogs up your arteries and packs in the calories, go for it.
Dude-you've logged your food one time since January... and when you did log, you ate around 1200 calories.
I eat 2100+ and lose weight... and I include that "100% fat" in my diet...
tell me which one of us is living something more sustainable? :huh:0 -
No one said to EAT 100% fat. They stated coconut oil is 100% fat.So go ahead and eat 100% fat and see if you lose weight. There is essential fat found in plants, but we are talking about oil that is 100% fat.
You need fats. Period. How you get them is less of a concern. So I repeat, fats are needed.If you are bone skinny, yes you need fat. How many here are bone skinny? I read the page and it doesn't give any recommendations as to how to eat it if you are at a certain level of health and weight. So I repeat, oil, when we talk about calories, is too high and not worth it.
*sigh*If you want to ingest oil that clogs up your arteries and packs in the calories, go for it.0 -
does it apply to unsweetened coconut flakes also? I jsut ate 3 tablesoons!0
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I make a body scrub and a conditioning treatment out of coconut oil. That's about all I use it for.0
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PS. I am losing weight and not just using oil, but using COCONUT oil in my food.
Consider yourself DEBUNKED. :bigsmile:
I am willing to bet you are eating healthy foods along with that coconut oil AND I bet you throw in a little exercise here and there. SMH
this has little to do with that. The poster I was responding to says not to use any oil. At all. None. Because it's unhealthy ("pure fat" and not worth the calories). He said that people who use oil don't lose weight. Obviously, that's pure idiocy. Now I'm SMH at someone hopping in and not reading a thread through before responding.0 -
LOVE cooking with those. I have to smack my hand to keep from eating them when I open the bag. And yes, they include saturated fats as well.does it apply to unsweetened coconut flakes also? I jsut ate 3 tablesoons!0 -
The information that I have on coconut oil comes from Dr. Mary Newport. Her husband has Alzheimers and in searching for something to help him, she discovered that the MCT's in coconut oil can get through the blood/brain barrier and nourish brain cells. Her husband has had significant and sustained cognitive improvement. You can read about her research and her husband's improvement in her book. I borrowed it from the library. The title is something like "Alzheimer's Disease. What if there was a cure?" She also has a website with information: coconutketones.com.
Coconut oil, like all oils is very high in calories, so you have to calculate it into your daily totals. If you do decide to start using coconut oil, check out the baking aisle at Walmart. They carry the LouAnn brand, and it is the lowest price I have found anywhere, inluding the internet.
I think that for some people the benefits outweigh the fat in coconut oil. I don't go downing teaspoons of it every day but I do use it in my cooking, as well as coconut milk. Google the benefits of medium-chain fatty acids...there are a lot of healing properties and are not the same type of sat fat than the standard butter, vegetable oil, etc...0 -
Yes it is controversial so I tend to be careful and not have too much but it is really good for any high temperature cooking which most oils aren't so I use it then.
I'd love to know for sure if it's good to use more of it.
I try never to use oil as it deters my weight loss (too many calories).
As for cooking with it, I threw all my oil away. Cooking oil included. It just isn't worth all those calories.
Dude, how do you use oil? It's not that many calories if you use it in the correct amount, and it's incredibly good for your body, especially coconut oil!
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fats-and-oils/508/2
It's a 100% fat.
I think this discussion is over.
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/why-your-body-needs-some-fat-to-be-healthy.html
Well. Yeah. NOW it is. :laugh:
So go ahead and eat 100% fat and see if you lose weight. There is essential fat found in plants, but we are talking about oil that is 100% fat.
If you are bone skinny, yes you need fat. How many here are bone skinny? I read the page and it doesn't give any recommendations as to how to eat it if you are at a certain level of health and weight. So I repeat, oil, when we talk about calories, is too high and not worth it.
If you want to ingest oil that clogs up your arteries and packs in the calories, go for it.
Such an angry little fella you are.0 -
I also put it on my oatmeal every morning. I keep a special container with a little honey mixed in, and it is so good that I don't need much sweetness in my oatmeal. I also put a little bit on a piece of whole wheat toast on occasion, if I have to run out the door in the morning. Coconut oil is really good for you, and as someone said, is healing for the digestive system. I too have experienced this. It is reported in some studies to help with weight loss.
If you want to learn about fats, I recommend the book, "Know Your Fats" by Mary Enig. It was really helpful for me.
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To begin with, our cell membrane walls are made of FAT, and they need GOOD fat, not rancid fats. Coconut oil is a good fat.
Somewhere in between, there are thousands of people who eat coconut oil, saturated fat, becoming healthy, and shedding body fat, maintaining muscles.
And last but not least, there is beginning to be research that shows that the more saturated the fat, the less calories per gram it is. Coconut butter proposed as being 5.5 cal, grassfed beef fat 5.8 cal, and man made junk oils are 9 cal per gram.
As with everything, moderation and in sane dosages!0 -
http://www.truthaboutabs.com/dietary-fat-article.htmlCoconut fat: Coconut fat is approximately 92% saturated fat, yet surprisingly to most people, is considered a very healthy natural fat. The health benefits of coconut fat lie in its composition of approximately 65% medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Specifically, about 50% of coconut fat is a MCT called lauric acid, which has very potent anti-microbial properties helping to enhance the immune system. Also, MCTs are more easily utilized for immediate energy instead of being stored as body fat. Coconut oil is also an excellent cooking oil for stir-frying, etc. since saturated fats are much more stable and do not oxidize like polyunsaturated oils when exposed to heat and light, which creates damaging free radicals. The best sources of healthy coconut fat are organic coconut milk, virgin coconut oil (available at http://coconut-info.com), or fresh coconut.0 -
PS. I am losing weight and not just using oil, but using COCONUT oil in my food.
Consider yourself DEBUNKED. :bigsmile:
I am willing to bet you are eating healthy foods along with that coconut oil AND I bet you throw in a little exercise here and there. SMH
this has little to do with that. The poster I was responding to says not to use any oil. At all. None. Because it's unhealthy. He said that people who use oil don't lose weight. Obviously, that's pure idiocy. Now I'm SMH at someone hopping in and not reading a thread through before responding.
"dude" I read your bashing little diatribes. You attack the guy personally. ANd if you cared to read, I have been adding a couple of cents here and there the whole time.
Get over yourself, pat yourself on the back for using coconut oil. It has health benefits as a healthy oil. Quit acting like you are being marred to death.0 -
So go ahead and eat 100% fat and see if you lose weight. There is essential fat found in plants, but we are talking about oil that is 100% fat.
If you are bone skinny, yes you need fat. How many here are bone skinny? I read the page and it doesn't give any recommendations as to how to eat it if you are at a certain level of health and weight. So I repeat, oil, when we talk about calories, is too high and not worth it.
If you want to ingest oil that clogs up your arteries and packs in the calories, go for it.
Dude-you've logged your food one time since January... and when you did log, you ate around 1200 calories.
I eat 2100+ and lose weight... and I include that "100% fat" in my diet...
tell me which one of us is living something more sustainable? :huh:
So you exercise, a lot. Good for you. I stopped logging in food because I try to eat starches and veggies. Calorie density suggests that I can never overeat if I stick to those types of foods. If you eat oil, you are packing in a lot of calories without the benefit of feeling full.
I never said coconut is bad for you. I said oil, of any kind, when we speak of calories, is terrible in weight control. If you off-set it by exercise, good for you. I won't do that. I rather enjoy my time not exercising off all the calories I eat.
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Yes use it. This and butter are great for a healthy life style. Margarine is a chemical *kitten* storm-- never touch that.
I use it. I love it. I even throw it on the roots of my hair once a month for a night in order to have long shiny moisturized hair :-)0 -
coconut oil is predominately saturated fat. Depending on how it's processed it may also contain trans fats (even worse for cardiovascular health). It has no omega-3 fats for brain health.
I'd avoid it unless you absolutely needed it for the flavor on occasion. For everyday use there are much healthier options out there for the same calories - an oil high in monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated omega-3 fats are best for cardiovascular & brain health - eg: canola oil, olive oil0 -
I actually sometimes put coconut oil in my coffee.....it kept me full. So..lots of cals but i would save some in the long run because there would be times I wasn't hungry for breakfast and lunch and didn't eat until dinner(I'm an intermittent faster guys...so don't be hating!)
I also cook with it ALOT.
I probably should log it in MFP..but I don't because...well..look at me!
http://aprilfitness.shutterfly.com/pictures/8
(I actually use the coconut oil spray now by spectrum. Not as good and tasty as the stuff in the jar but gives me just enough flavor without all the cals.) But every now and then I will use the real deal!0 -
Of course, we need fat in our diet and we do now know that eating fat doesn't make us fat. That myth was perpetuated in the 90s when all the low fat foods came out. And you know what. . . people got way fatter eating those low fat foods because they were packed with sugar to make up for the fat. Informed people know their calorie levels, they log their food, pay attention to their portions of carbs, fat and protein and do just fine.
In fact, I often don't have enough fat in my little pie chart at the end of the day because my brain is still sometimes stuck in the 90's and I have to remember to eat nuts, olive oil, coconut oil, and yes. . . even a little butter.0 -
I use it. I love it. I even throw it on the roots of my hair once a month for a night in order to have long shiny moisturized hair :-)
yes! I have seen great results using it in hair! I have a tiny container nearby to use on my hands.
I like cooking with it every once in a while if I need the flavor.0 -
Yes it is controversial so I tend to be careful and not have too much but it is really good for any high temperature cooking which most oils aren't so I use it then.
I'd love to know for sure if it's good to use more of it.
I try never to use oil as it deters my weight loss (too many calories).
As for cooking with it, I threw all my oil away. Cooking oil included. It just isn't worth all those calories.
Peanut butter has oil. It's called peanut oil. Or hydrogenated cottonseed oil depending on what brand you buy. Pure oils that haven't been hydrogenated (made stiffer to produce longer shelf life) are very healthy is small quantities.
Also, for cooking, grape seed oil is very healthy with about the same viscosity as EVOO. However, it has a much higher smoking point than other oils, which makes it great for searing or frying *OMG*.0 -
Also look up shangri la diet. Some people swear by consuming about 3 tablespoons of oil a day between meals.0
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So go ahead and eat 100% fat and see if you lose weight. There is essential fat found in plants, but we are talking about oil that is 100% fat.
If you are bone skinny, yes you need fat. How many here are bone skinny? I read the page and it doesn't give any recommendations as to how to eat it if you are at a certain level of health and weight. So I repeat, oil, when we talk about calories, is too high and not worth it.
If you want to ingest oil that clogs up your arteries and packs in the calories, go for it.
Dude-you've logged your food one time since January... and when you did log, you ate around 1200 calories.
I eat 2100+ and lose weight... and I include that "100% fat" in my diet...
tell me which one of us is living something more sustainable? :huh:
So you exercise, a lot. Good for you. I stopped logging in food because I try to eat starches and veggies. Calorie density suggests that I can never overeat if I stick to those types of foods. If you eat oil, you are packing in a lot of calories without the benefit of feeling full.
I never said coconut is bad for you. I said oil, of any kind, when we speak of calories, is terrible in weight control. If you off-set it by exercise, good for you. I won't do that. I rather enjoy my time not exercising off all the calories I eat.
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I don't exercise a lot. I've got a whole 35 minutes in yesterday and 35 minutes in today. When I exercise more, I eat more. And lose. And eat oil. It's not necessary to "exercise off" or "off-set" my oil. It's necessary to begin with. There are some vitamins that the body can't even utilize unless fat is also consumed (those pesky little "fat soluble vitamins").0 -
I use a small amount as a butter alternative for my eggs. I still get crisp eggs without the use of butter. Check about this guy's information. He also recommends a certain brand coconut oil. The brand I bought is odorless and flavorless so when its gone I am buying the one in the Amazon link below as per Dr. Mercola. I would probably use it on my sweet potatoes and oatmeal also if it had more flavor so when I get the Mercola oil I am looking forward to that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txWk1vWJjJM
http://www.amazon.com/Mercola-Dr-Coconut-Oil/dp/B0067NYLAO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=120EMD6ID9AE7&coliid=I21OKULHRKZC3K
http://www.mercolashop.com/coconut-oil/?s_kwcid=TC|17165|mercola%20coconut%20oil||S|b|13558493584&gclid=CMeLv4O86LECFQU6nAod-34AWA0 -
PS. I am losing weight and not just using oil, but using COCONUT oil in my food.
Consider yourself DEBUNKED. :bigsmile:
I looked at your diary and saw that your coconut oil is the second highest caloric food and fat as well. If you take away coconut oil, how much faster do you think you could lose weight? and that is the topic of this thread. I think a lot faster.0 -
Yes it is controversial so I tend to be careful and not have too much but it is really good for any high temperature cooking which most oils aren't so I use it then.
I'd love to know for sure if it's good to use more of it.
I try never to use oil as it deters my weight loss (too many calories).
As for cooking with it, I threw all my oil away. Cooking oil included. It just isn't worth all those calories.
Dude, how do you use oil? It's not that many calories if you use it in the correct amount, and it's incredibly good for your body, especially coconut oil!
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fats-and-oils/508/2
It's a 100% fat.
I think this discussion is over.
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/why-your-body-needs-some-fat-to-be-healthy.html
Well. Yeah. NOW it is. :laugh:
So go ahead and eat 100% fat and see if you lose weight. There is essential fat found in plants, but we are talking about oil that is 100% fat.
If you are bone skinny, yes you need fat. How many here are bone skinny? I read the page and it doesn't give any recommendations as to how to eat it if you are at a certain level of health and weight. So I repeat, oil, when we talk about calories, is too high and not worth it.
If you want to ingest oil that clogs up your arteries and packs in the calories, go for it.
We use coconut oil. My husband lost 224 pounds in 1 year. All diet and exercise. I have lost 80 pounds. We use coconut oil and eat peanut butter!0 -
Bump..to read later...very interested in this0
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No one said to EAT 100% fat. They stated coconut oil is 100% fat.So go ahead and eat 100% fat and see if you lose weight. There is essential fat found in plants, but we are talking about oil that is 100% fat.
You need fats. Period. How you get them is less of a concern. So I repeat, fats are needed.If you are bone skinny, yes you need fat. How many here are bone skinny? I read the page and it doesn't give any recommendations as to how to eat it if you are at a certain level of health and weight. So I repeat, oil, when we talk about calories, is too high and not worth it.
*sigh*If you want to ingest oil that clogs up your arteries and packs in the calories, go for it.
Due to a lack of essential amino acids provided by those wonderful oils, I think that person's brain isn't functioning at it's highest capacity. It needs more fat.
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Of course he recommends that. It's his brand. LOLI use a small amount as a butter alternative for my eggs. I still get crisp eggs without the use of butter. Check about this guy's information. He also recommends a certain brand coconut oil. The brand I bought is odorless and flavorless so when its gone I am buying the one in the Amazon link below as per Dr. Mercola. I would probably use it on my sweet potatoes and oatmeal also if it had more flavor so when I get the Mercola oil I am looking forward to that.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txWk1vWJjJM
http://www.amazon.com/Mercola-Dr-Coconut-Oil/dp/B0067NYLAO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=120EMD6ID9AE7&coliid=I21OKULHRKZC3K
http://www.mercolashop.com/coconut-oil/?s_kwcid=TC|17165|mercola%20coconut%20oil||S|b|13558493584&gclid=CMeLv4O86LECFQU6nAod-34AWA0 -
Everything in moderation. It's a healthy fat, in moderation!0
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Yes it is controversial so I tend to be careful and not have too much but it is really good for any high temperature cooking which most oils aren't so I use it then.
I'd love to know for sure if it's good to use more of it.
I try never to use oil as it deters my weight loss (too many calories).
As for cooking with it, I threw all my oil away. Cooking oil included. It just isn't worth all those calories.
Dude, how do you use oil? It's not that many calories if you use it in the correct amount, and it's incredibly good for your body, especially coconut oil!
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fats-and-oils/508/2
It's a 100% fat.
I think this discussion is over.
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/why-your-body-needs-some-fat-to-be-healthy.html
Well. Yeah. NOW it is. :laugh:
So go ahead and eat 100% fat and see if you lose weight. There is essential fat found in plants, but we are talking about oil that is 100% fat.
If you are bone skinny, yes you need fat. How many here are bone skinny? I read the page and it doesn't give any recommendations as to how to eat it if you are at a certain level of health and weight. So I repeat, oil, when we talk about calories, is too high and not worth it.
If you want to ingest oil that clogs up your arteries and packs in the calories, go for it.
Where did you get the idea that eating fat is bad for you? You might want to reasses this notion. Dietary fat has nothing to do with body fat. Calories from fat are not more likely to cause weight gain than calories from carbs or protein. I eat about 35% fat and lost weight just fine. It's fine if you want to eat low-fat, but it's not true that it has no place in a healthy diet.0
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