Coconut Oil
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I checked it out on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_oil
1. Coconut oil is very very high in saturated fats - in fact, it has more saturated fats than any other oil except cottonseed oil. It has 86% saturated fat, which is even higher than butter (63%).
2. Coconut oil has no omega3 fatty acids.
Therefore, I don't understand why a sensible person would eat it. I imagine it would be very good for dry skin however.
Is coconut oil nothing more than "Clever Marketing of Junk Food"?
http://sound-diet.com/foods/avoid-these-foods/oil/558-marketing-junk-food-dont-go-cuckoo-over-coconut-oil-by-jeff-novick.html0 -
I use it just like butter or oils but I don't use it a lot.
One thing I love to make is cocoa crack;)
2 Tb coconut oil
1-2 tsp baking cocoa
stevia to taste or xylitol (grind in a coffee grinder to make it powdered)
Stoir altogether and pour on a plate--put in the freezer for
Why not use cocoa butter instead of coconut oil? It has a higher melting point so it is solid at room temp. You can also use unsweetened bakers chocolate.
I *must* try this recipe!! Thanks for it!0 -
I put CO in my 3 dogs food last night and they LOVED it, especially my 4.4 lb Yorkie. After we bathed them yesterday I rubbed a small amt on their hair. IT SHINES BETTER THAN MINe...BUT I then put it on my hair, lightly and it SHINED...so many uses for CO.0
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I use it just like butter or oils but I don't use it a lot.
One thing I love to make is cocoa crack;)
2 Tb coconut oil
1-2 tsp baking cocoa
stevia to taste or xylitol (grind in a coffee grinder to make it powdered)
Stoir altogether and pour on a plate--put in the freezer for
Why not use cocoa butter instead of coconut oil? It has a higher melting point so it is solid at room temp. You can also use unsweetened bakers chocolate.
I *must* try this recipe!! Thanks for it!
Cocoa butter is nasty. That is why.
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I checked it out on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_oil
1. Coconut oil is very very high in saturated fats - in fact, it has more saturated fats than any other oil except cottonseed oil. It has 86% saturated fat, which is even higher than butter (63%).
2. Coconut oil has no omega3 fatty acids.
Therefore, I don't understand why a sensible person would eat it. I imagine it would be very good for dry skin however.
Is coconut oil nothing more than "Clever Marketing of Junk Food"?
http://sound-diet.com/foods/avoid-these-foods/oil/558-marketing-junk-food-dont-go-cuckoo-over-coconut-oil-by-jeff-novick.html
It is a natural anti-inflamatory. I started using it just in my morning coffee. My joint pain stopped. I<3coconut oil.0 -
I am addicted to coconut butter! organic raw whole coconut butter and I have to have a small spoon a day while i am low carbing (it keeps my energy levels up). A homeopathic doctor I met at my work gave me a sample she had bought at a natural food store after I told her I was avoiding carbohydrates. She explained how the type of fat in coconut goes straight to your brain and gives you great energy (wish i could remember the way she put it)!0
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Coconut oil is 85 MCT Medium Chain Triglicerides. They don't have to be further digested (broken down) to be used by your body for energy.0
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I use it just like butter or oils but I don't use it a lot.
One thing I love to make is cocoa crack;)
2 Tb coconut oil
1-2 tsp baking cocoa
stevia to taste or xylitol (grind in a coffee grinder to make it powdered)
Stir altogether and pour on a plate--put in the freezer for an hour.
You can sprinkle unsweetened coconut or slivered almonds on top
Crack off a piece and enjoy. Feels like a chocolate bar in your mouth.
**You can adjust the cocoa if you like it lighter or darker.
Okay, this is downright clever!
I may try this tonight.0
