Coconut oil

vet272
vet272 Posts: 183
edited January 28 in Food and Nutrition
Hear coconut oil is very good for you. But it seems really calorific. I was wondering whether to add it to smoothies. Thoughts?

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  • ladynocturne
    ladynocturne Posts: 865 Member
    Extra Virgin Coconut oil is good for you(but since it's an oil, it's roughly the same calorie amount as all other oils, use sparingly). Some people cook with it (they swear it doesn't make things taste tropical), I add it to my morning coffee and slather myself in it. Can't.Get.Enough.
  • Cheeky_0102
    Cheeky_0102 Posts: 408 Member
    oil is oil, it's comparable to olive oil.

    I use it a lot, but within reason like avocados, etc. I trade unhealthy fats for healthy fats
  • vet272
    vet272 Posts: 183
    How much would you recommend putting in a smoothie?
  • shannashannabobana
    shannashannabobana Posts: 625 Member
    Extra Virgin Coconut oil
    I read somewhere that the 'extra' is superfluous...

    I bought some coconut oil and I fried one or two things in it, but mostly I've been making beauty products out of it!
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    How much would you recommend putting in a smoothie?

    As much as you want to put as long as you stay within your calorie goals and assuming you like it. It's oil. It's slightly different from other oils in that part of it is metabolized differently that other oils (MCL - medium chain lipids make up about 40% of most coconut oils and MCL are metabolized more like carbohydrates, ie quicker energy). It is still high calorie, 9 cal/g.
  • vet272
    vet272 Posts: 183
    I've just put sone on my face. And oil pulling? But mostly interested in its nutritional qalities
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    I discovered my favourite ice cream has coconut oil in it. Does that make it a health food?
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    There are plenty of reasons TO use coconut oil. Coconut oil is high in fiber. I don't buy into the oil pulling, but if you're going to use coconut oil in cooking, use the EFA Gold...the flavor is awesome.

    For hair and skin care, I usually use the cheaper stuff you can find at the local grocer.
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    Yes, add it to smoothies, oatmeal, eggs, whatever. Just make sure it fits.

    I use it for my hair and skin as well.
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,621 Member
    I use in place of butter. It's yummy!
  • madmiya
    madmiya Posts: 66 Member
    it seems like a good idea to sub for butter but i sort of reject a lot of suppliments.
    like, everything they say is good is bad next week. so eat a varied diet of legit healthy foods without OD'ing on this week's fad.
    besides, your body is this delicate chemistry set, if you don't want to poo all crazy or break out i wouldn't start messing with it too hard.
  • missmegan831
    missmegan831 Posts: 824 Member
    Its fantastic!!! If you have a Kindle you can go to amazon before midnight and download FREE Coconut Oil Handbook with all kind of uses and recipes and health information.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BOOD1H0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BOOD1H0&linkCode=as2&tag=paleolibrary-20
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    There are plenty of reasons TO use coconut oil. Coconut oil is high in fiber. I don't buy into the oil pulling, but if you're going to use coconut oil in cooking, use the EFA Gold...the flavor is awesome.

    For hair and skin care, I usually use the cheaper stuff you can find at the local grocer.

    High in fiber? It has exactly 0 g of fiber in a 50 gallon barrel of coconut oil.
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