I haven't tried to cook with it. I did use it in my baths and on my skin till I ran out of it. Guess it's time for more!
Cinnamon Girl said
Aug 9, 2013
I`m a recent convert to using coconut oil to cook with and spread on toast, and now I`m going to try it on my skin too after reading your comments. I`ve checked my brand and happy to see it`s unrefined. Very interesting and informative thread, thanks for raising the question, Sandy, and for your input everyone!
dustbear said
Aug 9, 2013
Matt, that sounds yummy!
I looked up coconut oil and its important to use unrefined coconut oils. The Mercola brand says it is unrefined. I just looked at mine made by Spectrum and I'm shocked that it is refined I'll have to check out the stores in my area.
ucbgal said
Aug 9, 2013
karen,
wow just read your bio,what a courageous strong female you are! congrats to your joyous attitude in life and nearing the finish line!!!
also i believe you teach as well for we always look on the lighter side and guide,as well as nurses and psychology oriented professionals.
i'm only on day 51,so i guess week 7 or 8. your cholestoral is superb after all that fat! at start my toal was 148,hdl 69, tris 79 and ldl 63.
now my total is 165,hdl55,tris 155 and ldl 79. i believe it's either low hemo doing this or the coco oil. i guess another sx.
just tried the oil as a lotion,love,love, it!!!!
sandy,ucbgal
Matt Chris said
Aug 9, 2013
Coconut oil is one of the best butter substitutes that I ever found, it spreads on toast like butter and taste sweeter if you buy the correct type/brand.
Try this , toast 2 slices of Ezekiel breads Cinnamon raisin bread (all sprouted grain bread) then spread the cogconut oil from Costco or Dr Mercola brand. You will never use butter again. I have also used it with lobster with similar success.
i have tried several brands and the Cosco and Mercola have the best taste and best price,you can buy a large amount ( 1 gal.@cosco or 2 gal. @ Mercola ) which you will go through faster than you think. You can use the stuff for a lot of applications.
matt
britlitkaren said
Aug 8, 2013
After reading this thread I called my primary care. I had not had a cholesterol panel done since 2010. I think the coconut oil is a good thing!
Total cholestrol is 171
HDL is 54
Triglycerides 78
LDL is 101
I didn't really know. 12 weeks of high fat during tx and all. My liver loving diet is a good thing. Relieved.
ucbgal - how long have you been off of treatment?
xo Coconut oil Karen:)
britlitkaren said
Aug 8, 2013
I use it a lot for cooking and on my skin too. But I also noticed it is HIGH in fat. Nurschic said it well. A medium chain triglyceride is broken down much better by your body. Does anyone know for sure about the fat content? Does it balance out?
I have been mixing it with olive oil for cooking. Just had some blood work done. The first since treatment. I can't wait to see how the cholesterol is.
xo Karen:)
nurschic said
Aug 8, 2013
Actually, it is not expensive to use as a lotion cause a little goes a long way and it is so much better for the skin then lotions. No rebound dryness. I buy mine at Costco and a huge jug is only about $18.....lots of the no alcohol lotions are around $10 and you dont even get a quarter of the amount you do with the coconut oil.
dustbear said
Aug 8, 2013
I love cooking with coconut oil!
It's a solid when its cool out and a liquid when the air temperature is hot in your kitchen cupboard.
Didnt think to use it on my skin, organic is too expensive for that purpose.
JoAnneh said
Aug 8, 2013
I uses coconut oil as a lotion on treatment.
I still use it at times. After reading your messages
I can't wait to cook w it.
Sandy, I have gained 15 lbs.
No more desserts for me!!!!
ucbgal said
Aug 8, 2013
ranelle&zlikster,
thanks for the advice. am definitely going to try the coconut oil as a skin lotion! i'll bet it works better than vitamin-e ointment w/wheat germ oil and aloe.
loved it in the smoothies and tried a mash of sweet potato and kale w/cinammon. delic...
till i get my triglycerides down only olive oil for me.
sandy,ucbgal
Zlikster said
Aug 8, 2013
i use coconut oil to cook too some people tho doesn't like the taste of it. I dont mind having eggs/meat fried on it...while on therapy i've used it to cook (and olive oil on salads and with riba). I doubt it has "evil" saturated fat...
cheers
nurschic said
Aug 8, 2013
Coconut oil is a saturated fat but its chain molecule make up is different then other saturated fats. They dont raise cholesterol levels like animal fats do. Coconut oil melts at a very low temp, lower then body temp. It makes a GREAT body lotion as well ;). I use coconut oil to cook with and have even put it into smoothies.
ucbgal said
Aug 8, 2013
just happenned to notice that coconut oil has 12 grams of saturated fat/serving. tried to google info on it and found out fda recommends no saturated fats in diet. since my triglycerides went from 74 to 155 while on treatment, i'm a bit concerned. any thoughts or comments?
I haven't tried to cook with it. I did use it in my baths and on my skin till I ran out of it. Guess it's time for more!
I`m a recent convert to using coconut oil to cook with and spread on toast, and now I`m going to try it on my skin too after reading your comments. I`ve checked my brand and happy to see it`s unrefined. Very interesting and informative thread, thanks for raising the question, Sandy, and for your input everyone!
Matt, that sounds yummy!
I looked up coconut oil and its important to use unrefined coconut oils. The Mercola brand says it is unrefined. I just looked at mine made by Spectrum and I'm shocked that it is refined
I'll have to check out the stores in my area.
karen,
wow just read your bio,what a courageous strong female you are! congrats to your joyous attitude in life and nearing the finish line!!!
also i believe you teach as well for we always look on the lighter side and guide,as well as nurses and psychology oriented professionals.
i'm only on day 51,so i guess week 7 or 8. your cholestoral is superb after all that fat! at start my toal was 148,hdl 69, tris 79 and ldl 63.
now my total is 165,hdl55,tris 155 and ldl 79. i believe it's either low hemo doing this or the coco oil. i guess another sx.
just tried the oil as a lotion,love,love, it!!!!
sandy,ucbgal
Coconut oil is one of the best butter substitutes that I ever found, it spreads on toast like butter and taste sweeter if you buy the correct type/brand.
Try this , toast 2 slices of Ezekiel breads Cinnamon raisin bread (all sprouted grain bread) then spread the cogconut oil from Costco or Dr Mercola brand. You will never use butter again. I have also used it with lobster with similar success.
i have tried several brands and the Cosco and Mercola have the best taste and best price,you can buy a large amount ( 1 gal.@cosco or 2 gal. @ Mercola ) which you will go through faster than you think. You can use the stuff for a lot of applications.
matt
Total cholestrol is 171
HDL is 54
Triglycerides 78
LDL is 101
I didn't really know. 12 weeks of high fat during tx and all. My liver loving diet is a good thing. Relieved.
ucbgal - how long have you been off of treatment?
xo Coconut oil Karen:)
I have been mixing it with olive oil for cooking. Just had some blood work done. The first since treatment. I can't wait to see how the cholesterol is.
xo Karen:)
Actually, it is not expensive to use as a lotion cause a little goes a long way and it is so much better for the skin then lotions. No rebound dryness. I buy mine at Costco and a huge jug is only about $18.....lots of the no alcohol lotions are around $10 and you dont even get a quarter of the amount you do with the coconut oil.
I love cooking with coconut oil!
It's a solid when its cool out and a liquid when the air temperature is hot in your kitchen cupboard.
Didnt think to use it on my skin, organic is too expensive for that purpose.
I still use it at times. After reading your messages
I can't wait to cook w it.
Sandy, I have gained 15 lbs.
No more desserts for me!!!!
ranelle&zlikster,
thanks for the advice. am definitely going to try the coconut oil as a skin lotion! i'll bet it works better than vitamin-e ointment w/wheat germ oil and aloe.
loved it in the smoothies and tried a mash of sweet potato and kale w/cinammon. delic...
till i get my triglycerides down only olive oil for me.
sandy,ucbgal
i use coconut oil to cook too
some people tho doesn't like the taste of it. I dont mind having eggs/meat fried on it...while on therapy i've used it to cook (and olive oil on salads and with riba). I doubt it has "evil" saturated fat...
cheers
Coconut oil is a saturated fat but its chain molecule make up is different then other saturated fats. They dont raise cholesterol levels like animal fats do. Coconut oil melts at a very low temp, lower then body temp. It makes a GREAT body lotion as well ;). I use coconut oil to cook with and have even put it into smoothies.
just happenned to notice that coconut oil has 12 grams of saturated fat/serving. tried to google info on it and found out fda recommends no saturated fats in diet. since my triglycerides went from 74 to 155 while on treatment, i'm a bit concerned. any thoughts or comments?
sandy,ucbgal