Coconut Oil?

CherylAnne1988
CherylAnne1988 Posts: 161
in Food and Nutrition
Ive never heard of this before, but I saw it in the store, and I've seen it in peoples diarys. Is this better then EVOO???
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  • tony1307
    tony1307 Posts: 127 Member
    Yes.. It is. I use it ANY TIME i have to fry anything. Get Virgin coconut oil.
    I would even melt some, and mix it with honey or jam and put on my toast.
    There is a huge list on a website for recies using cocnut oil.
  • NickPineault
    NickPineault Posts: 22
    Yes, coconut oil is awesome. The MCT's in it are fats that are used for energy. The best fat source you can get!

    BTW: don't worry about the saturated fat content... those are actually good for you!

    Nick
    Nutrition and Weight loss coach
    Ive never heard of this before, but I saw it in the store, and I've seen it in peoples diarys. Is this better then EVOO???
  • CherylAnne1988
    CherylAnne1988 Posts: 161
    awesome guys thank u!!!
  • AmberLeannnn
    AmberLeannnn Posts: 28 Member
    It is also great to put on your skin! Stretch marks, scars, wrinkles... I love it! It has saved me after my pregnancy.
  • weathergirl320
    weathergirl320 Posts: 331
    i want to know where you people get your coconut oil from!!!! i have read/heard of people using it for everything from cooking to lotion to coffee. but where do you get it???? the only kind i have found is ridiculously expensive!!! if i actually bought some i would treat it like liquid gold lmao
  • twinmom01
    twinmom01 Posts: 854 Member
    Coconut Oil is AWESOME - make sure you are buying cold pressed VIRGIN coconut oil...not refined....

    I usually buy mine from Trader Joes since they have their own version for about $6-7 or so a jar. You can usually find it in the Grocery Store isle in the organics section - usually anywhere from 7-12 a jar.

    It will be solid at room temp - I use it mainly for sauteeing veggies or when i fry up my salmon cakes (I use a smaller pan so I use less oil overall) so a jar lasts me about a month...
  • sabinecbauer
    sabinecbauer Posts: 250 Member
    It' wonderful stuff, and very healthy. Even healthier than EVOO, though that's hard to imagine :wink: Be sure you get the extra virgin coconut oil, not the refined stuff! And yes, that is expensive, but it's worth it. You may want to check with your health food or organic food store if they can order in a large tub--I got a 7.5 lbs tub, which works out a little cheaper.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Good stuff! I get mine at Trader Joe's - use it to fry my eggs every morning, it goes on my popcorn, and I'm finding more and more ways to use it. I also keep some in my bathroom & use it as a smoothing/glossing treatment for my hair each day - way better than any leave-in conditioner or smoother/glosser I've ever bought!
  • CherylAnne1988
    CherylAnne1988 Posts: 161
    i saw it at food lion
  • jared767
    jared767 Posts: 76
    Aside from their suggestion, you can also mix some chocolate on it and pour it on top of frozen fruits to get a crunchy chocolate toppings.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    just be aware, for some purposes it's not the best choice, it has a different smoke point then EVOO and it goes rancid at different times and temperatures.

    Smoke point for coconut oil is 350 where as it's 375 for EVOO (both are pretty low), which means high heat cooking is out for them. Once an oil reaches it's smoke point you've destroyed all the goodness in it (basically).
  • RosieWest8
    RosieWest8 Posts: 185 Member
    Also make sure to buy a brand that if packaged in an opaque package…not a clear one.
  • formersec
    formersec Posts: 233 Member
    http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/prevention/nutrition/atp3.aspx
  • JenAiMarres
    JenAiMarres Posts: 743 Member
    I LOVE it!! Barleans cold pressed extra virgin...by far my fave....it has a very slight coconut flavor that is only detectable with sweeter foods (like in my protein shakes)...but I also use it to make veggies...and the flavor is undeteclable. This brand also has the best consitancy IMO and blends very easily and has a really silky texture.

    Make sure you buy the cold pressed extra virgin...Do not buy refined...the nutirents are lost in the heating process..
  • xraylady33
    xraylady33 Posts: 222 Member
    mix it with oatmeal
    soothe a sunburn
    helps with mosquito bites

    The uses are endless, but CAUTION...if you choose to mix it with anything without cooking, start slow, it cleanses you!
  • Mandired78
    Mandired78 Posts: 69
    The best deal I have found is at Vitacost.com. We use it as a substitute for butter or shortening in recipes, sautéing veggies, on toast, popcorn,etc! So yummy!
  • JenAiMarres
    JenAiMarres Posts: 743 Member
    I also dry brush my skin and apply coconut oil after wards before bed every night....(I use the refined kind for this purpose)...It absorbs quickly and you are not a greasy mess but wake up with extra soft skin!
  • TinkrBelz
    TinkrBelz Posts: 866 Member
    i saw it at food lion

    Chances are, that one is refined. That means that it was heated, so its nutrients were cooked out. NOW, I would still buy that one to put on my skin. I use LouAna from Walmart to put on my skin and to shave.

    But the kind that I eat is Virgin Coconut oil. It is cold pressed, so the nutrients are not cooked out.

    Just Google the difference between refined and virgin coconut oil.

    I swear it has helped my skin so much. I also dry brush my skin (Google it too) and I have seen a huge difference in just the past 5 weeks of doing it. My SIL saw me at New Years and then this past weekend and she said my tummy skin looked so much better (I have 6 kids, so I have stretch marks and loose skin) It is not perfect, but it is a lot better.

    So, I give coconut oil a HUGE thumbs up!!
    The best deal I have found is at Vitacost.com. We use it as a substitute for butter or shortening in recipes, sautéing veggies, on toast, popcorn,etc! So yummy!

    This is the exact one that I eat, I buy it off of Amazon
  • scapez
    scapez Posts: 2,018 Member
    I've read that it can also be used as a personal lubricant. No kidding! :blushing:
  • JenAiMarres
    JenAiMarres Posts: 743 Member
    i saw it at food lion

    Chances are, that one is refined. That means that it was heated, so its nutrients were cooked out. NOW, I would still buy that one to put on my skin. I use LouAna from Walmart to put on my skin and to shave.

    But the kind that I eat is Virgin Coconut oil. It is cold pressed, so the nutrients are not cooked out.

    Just Google the difference between refined and virgin coconut oil.

    I swear it has helped my skin so much. I also dry brush my skin (Google it too) and I have seen a huge difference in just the past 5 weeks of doing it. My SIL saw me at New Years and then this past weekend and she said my tummy skin looked so much better (I have 6 kids, so I have stretch marks and loose skin) It is not perfect, but it is a lot better.

    So, I give coconut oil a HUGE thumbs up!!

    yep..this girl ^^^^^^^ gave me all my coconut oil ideas! and I love them all!! I buy it in bulk now!
  • weinerhunt
    weinerhunt Posts: 2
    it's amazing when you use it to make pancakes. Not only does substituting it for veg. oil in the mix make them taste great, it does not burn as easily as butter when using as a nonstick. I bought 2 tubs on Amazon - great price. sometimes Amazon features a coupon to "clip" when purchasing it too.
  • msmileyface
    msmileyface Posts: 76 Member
    Ok, I got some coconut oil. Now, I heard some people just eat a certain amount each day (like a spoonful) to help flatten your stomach. What is the best way for me to take this to get that flattening result? Or am I confusing this with apple cider vinegar? Aahh.. I think I've read too much :)
  • Stephanie198907
    Stephanie198907 Posts: 163 Member
    i've never eaten coconut oil but i use it in lieu of body lotion after i get out of the shower. I also use it on my hair to tame frizz and give shine.
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
    My skin has a new found radiance since I've been using it as a night time moisturizer
  • PurpleStarKatz
    PurpleStarKatz Posts: 45 Member
    I've found a lot of recipes for coconut oil and I've been debating getting some. I'm going to have to look at my local grocery stores and see what exactly it is they have, between extra virgin and refined. I hadn't realized the difference, so I'm glad I read this, haha.
  • lulu_1
    lulu_1 Posts: 100
    put it in your hair
  • WhittRak
    WhittRak Posts: 567 Member
    I take Virgin Coconut Oil Capsules...and believe you me....it has made a HUGE improvement in my weight loss, and my skin! It is like night and day. Good stuff!
  • jkleman79
    jkleman79 Posts: 706 Member
    Ive never heard of this before, but I saw it in the store, and I've seen it in peoples diarys. Is this better then EVOO???

    I only use coconut oil. Only one that does not oxidize at high temperatures and become unhealthy. Also you may not even be using real olive oil anyways so at least with coconut oil you dont have to guess.

    check out this post.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/550904-olive-oil
  • sagardner70
    sagardner70 Posts: 11
    bump
  • mamamudbug
    mamamudbug Posts: 572 Member
    Fascinating stuff

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