Guest guest Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 is coconut oil solid at room temperature? tanya Re: Coconut oil I believe the Lou Ann oil is refined and probably hydrogenated. The good one usually says " Virgin " or " Extra Virgin " on the label and costs quite a bit more. Although I'm using " Now " brand this time (for medicinal purposes or to add raw to food as I also buy one from an Indian store for cooking), from what I've seen Nutiva is the most cost effective one when bought in the 54 oz. jar (Vitacost.com had a really good price). Raquel > > > > Coconut oil increases metabolism > > Steph > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Semi for me. It get's liquid in the summer and is solid in the winter. Steph Re: Coconut oilI believe the Lou Ann oil is refined and probably hydrogenated. Thegood one usually says "Virgin" or "Extra Virgin" on the label and costsquite a bit more. Although I'm using "Now" brand this time (formedicinal purposes or to add raw to food as I also buy one from anIndian store for cooking), from what I've seen Nutiva is the most costeffective one when bought in the 54 oz. jar (Vitacost.com had a reallygood price).Raquel>>>> Coconut oil increases metabolism>> Steph> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 It depends, if the room is freezing cold, then the oil will be too, but in normal temps, it is liquidy Re: Coconut oilI believe the Lou Ann oil is refined and probably hydrogenated. Thegood one usually says "Virgin" or "Extra Virgin" on the label and costsquite a bit more. Although I'm using "Now" brand this time (formedicinal purposes or to add raw to food as I also buy one from anIndian store for cooking), from what I've seen Nutiva is the most costeffective one when bought in the 54 oz. jar (Vitacost.com had a reallygood price).Raquel>>>> Coconut oil increases metabolism>> Steph> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 ok, and so the 'saturated fat' that it's made up of is not going to clog my arteries? did i read that right? anything that can boost my metabolism would be awesome about now and i could put it in my smoothies very easily. Re: Coconut oil I believe the Lou Ann oil is refined and probably hydrogenated. The good one usually says " Virgin " or " Extra Virgin " on the label and costs quite a bit more. Although I'm using " Now " brand this time (for medicinal purposes or to add raw to food as I also buy one from an Indian store for cooking), from what I've seen Nutiva is the most cost effective one when bought in the 54 oz. jar (Vitacost.com had a really good price). Raquel > > > > Coconut oil increases metabolism > > Steph > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 yes, as long as its not hydrogenated oil Re: Coconut oilI believe the Lou Ann oil is refined and probably hydrogenated. Thegood one usually says "Virgin" or "Extra Virgin" on the label and costsquite a bit more. Although I'm using "Now" brand this time (formedicinal purposes or to add raw to food as I also buy one from anIndian store for cooking), from what I've seen Nutiva is the most costeffective one when bought in the 54 oz. jar (Vitacost.com had a reallygood price).Raquel>>>> Coconut oil increases metabolism>> Steph> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks for the info Raquel! I just ordered some. From: latinainwpb2 <latinainwpb2@...>Subject: Re: Coconut oiliodine Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 7:51 PM I believe the Lou Ann oil is refined and probably hydrogenated. The good one usually says "Virgin" or "Extra Virgin" on the label and costs quite a bit more. Although I'm using "Now" brand this time (for medicinal purposes or to add raw to food as I also buy one from an Indian store for cooking), from what I've seen Nutiva is the most cost effective one when bought in the 54 oz. jar (Vitacost.com had a really good price).Raquel> > > > Coconut oil increases metabolism> > Steph> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Coconut oil is a monosaturated fat, which is a " healthy " fat. LouAna brand is non-hydrogenated... but likely refined because the container doesn't state " unrefined " or " virgin " and when you ask if it is unrefined they will only give a vague answer. Another way to tell is that unrefined is USUALLY smooth and white and refined is USUALLY yellowish and not as smooth, which describes LouAna. On the label: LouAna Coconut Oil 100% Pure, All Natural Non Hydrogenated Ingredient: coconut oil Distributed by Ventura Foods, LLC Opelousas, LA 70570 Questions? Comments? 800-723-3652 www.louana.com > > > > > > > > Coconut oil increases metabolism > > > > Steph > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 lou ann is white from what i remember - but don't remember if it was very smooth or not.. Re: Coconut oil Coconut oil is a monosaturated fat, which is a " healthy " fat. LouAna brand is non-hydrogenated... but likely refined because the container doesn't state " unrefined " or " virgin " and when you ask if it is unrefined they will only give a vague answer. Another way to tell is that unrefined is USUALLY smooth and white and refined is USUALLY yellowish and not as smooth, which describes LouAna. On the label: LouAna Coconut Oil 100% Pure, All Natural Non Hydrogenated Ingredient: coconut oil Distributed by Ventura Foods, LLC Opelousas, LA 70570 Questions? Comments? 800-723-3652 www.louana.com > > > > > > > > Coconut oil increases metabolism > > > > Steph > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 , Melting point for Coconut oil is 76 degrees. From: tanyaavera@... is coconut oil solid at room temperature?tanya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Coconut oil is not a monosaturated fat overall, as it contains less than 7% MSF. But that really has no bearing on heart disease. The saturated fat scare was manufactured by the processed cooking oil industry decades ago to discredit tropical oils. Coconut oil actually increases HDL, and is more stable for cooking than any other oil, olive oil included. When heated to a reasonable cooking temp (never over heat any oil - as in, to 400 degrees), CO does not break down and form up to 1000 or more trans fats as other oils do, including olive oil. So, CO is really the only safe oil to cook with. Also, CO is mainly a medium chain triglycyeride, meaning it is used for energy production, not fat storage. According to manitobaharvest, coconut oil is ~91% saturated fatty acids, ~7% monounsaturated fatty acids, ~2% omega-6 fatty acids and zero omega-3 fatty acids. According to McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods (MAFF 1991) the fatty acid composition of coconut oil is as follows: According to www.manitobaharvest.com/nutrition/index.asp?itemID=183, coconut oil is ~91% saturated fatty acids, ~7% monounsaturated fatty acids, ~2% omega-6 fatty acids and zero omega-3 fatty acids. According to McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods (MAFF 1991) the fatty acid composition of coconut oil is as follows: Name (:0 = sat, :1 = mono, :2 = poly, n6 = omega-6) Quantity (%) Caprylic Acid (C8:0) 7.5 Capric Acid (C10:0) 7.1 Lauric Acid (C12:0) 47.7 Myristic Acid (C14:0) 15.8 Palmitic Acid (C16:0) 9.0 Stearic Acid (C18:0) 2.4 Arachidic Acid (C20:0) 1.0 Palmitoleic Acid (C16:1) 0.4 Oleic Acid (C18:1) 6.6 Linoleic Acid (C18:2 n6) 1.8 Caprylic Acid (C8:0) 7.5i Capric Acid (C10:0) 7.1 Lauric Acid (C12:0) 47.7 Myristic Acid (C14:0) 15.8 Palmitic Acid (C16:0) 9.0 Stearic Acid (C18:0) 2.4 Arachidic Acid (C20:0) 1.0 Palmitoleic Acid (C16:1) 0.4 Oleic Acid (C18:1) 6.6 Mike > > > > > > > > > > > > Coconut oil increases metabolism > > > > > > Steph > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I have tried several brands of virgin coconut oil Try www.islandorganicproducts.com for their brand1/09, M. <mmmgym@...> wrote: From: M. <mmmgym@...>Subject: Re: Re: Coconut oiliodine Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 10:15 PM Thanks for the info Raquel! I just ordered some. From: latinainwpb2 <latinainwpb2>Subject: Re: Coconut oiliodinegroups (DOT) comDate: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 7:51 PM I believe the Lou Ann oil is refined and probably hydrogenated. The good one usually says "Virgin" or "Extra Virgin" on the label and costs quite a bit more. Although I'm using "Now" brand this time (for medicinal purposes or to add raw to food as I also buy one from an Indian store for cooking), from what I've seen Nutiva is the most cost effective one when bought in the 54 oz. jar (Vitacost.com had a really good price).Raquel> > > > Coconut oil increases metabolism> > Steph> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Lou Ann Coconut oil from Walmart says right on the label in the back, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil.... just so you know... von > > > > > > > > Coconut oil increases metabolism > > > > Steph > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Go to www.islandorganicproducts.com for their brand of VCO From: von9999 <von9999@...>Subject: Re: Coconut oiliodine Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 11:37 PM Lou Ann Coconut oil from Walmart says right on the label in the back, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil.... just so you know... von> >> >> >> > Coconut oil increases metabolism> >> > Steph> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hydrogenated coconut oil will clog the arteries eventually just as animal fat will, there is no difference in the human body in that 100% of both of those are NOT digestible via bile salt by the body as all fats are digested.. why? b/c the body does not see either of those as food.... sigh, makes me feel sooo sorry for hot dogs, soo unfair! these type of so called oils/fats which are not really oils nor fats, but fake versions thereof, deposit in the body as internal organ fat as the fat that sits atop your heart, your kidneys and causes a fatty liver, etc...(uh, major cause of massive amounts of cholesterol probs from messed up liver) all hydrogenated oils are filled with heavy metals as well, they put in quite the unsightly amount of the heavy metal nickel.... do not get lou ann for weight loss... PURE coconut oil will not allow you to gain weight, it will however convert into 40% Lauric Acid, the highest source of which in the world besides coconut oil being Mother's Milk.. thus it is PURE heart food having so much lauric acid, and those on congestive heart failure would LOVEEE this oil!! .... I know of only 3 brands of the therapeutic grade Coconut oils...#1 healthline.cc, it's a grade 10, highest grading on earth, #2 is uriinternational.com/phoenixguy888, #3 is www.tropicaltraditions.com which uh, is having the greatest sale in the history of coconut oil of all time, 2 gallons for $99 plus shipping ($114ish or so)... normally I never recommend my clients get philippine's versions of coconut oil which is 99% of all the oil sold in health food stores b/c of the prob with how it is processed, it never seems to come out just right except for ONE - tropical traditions... that is, except for tropical traditions philippines coconut oil, all from philippines so far do not rate as therapeutic grade, usually b/c of problems with weight loss or detoxing not occuring as it should... however, I found out from trying it that it worked exceedingly well and had to recommend them despite that fact that they were from philippines, but, I met a woman who let me know... there was a reason why they were special, they're the only coconut farm on earth that grows their coconuts with the special ORMUS called ACE - Alternative Cellular Energy, that stuff is just freaky!!!! I know about this Ormus since I also sell the stuff!(Monsanto, offered $110 million for that recipe, and were told to go to ^)* & ^ ) anyway, it grows anything, including coconuts, 2 - 3 x bigger and faster and increases mineral and vitamin and enzyme and anti-infection content of anything grown with it by a MINIMUM of 2-3x!!! so I had to laugh, and said NOOOO WONDER!!! anyway, whatever, a possible 4th alternative is by drkim.com that's a coconut oil from Malaysia... it's made in an unusual way that I did not know was possible but you can read up on it anytime you like, also he said that it tastes better and different than any other coconut oil on earth, I've really got to try some... Note for those who use Omega Nutrition - they have had NOTHING but a good name in the nutrition industry as long as I've known them and my nutrition collegues have told me their " deodorized " coconut oil is not harmful to humans despite the deodorization process, therefore I've recommended it to my clients for even deep frying with!!! not to mention cooking - however I'm still unaware of it's value for weight loss and detoxing... but it's safe for the heart per collegues recommendations, so for the moment I will NOT speak against them, and therefore I do timidly recommend them... be good robert von nutrition consultant 940-233-0484 > > > > > > > > Coconut oil increases metabolism > > > > Steph > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Wait - did I read that right??? you found a Lou Ann that was NOT hydrogenated????? mine said so right on the label!!!! hmmm, maybe they make both??? von > > > > > > > > > > > > Coconut oil increases metabolism > > > > > > Steph > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 ....#1 healthline.cc, it's a grade 10, highest grading on earth, #2 is uriinternational.com/phoenixguy888, #3 is www.tropicaltraditions.com which uh, is having the greatest sale in the history of coconut oil of all time, 2 gallons for $99 plus shipping ($114ish or so)... , you obviously know the coconut better than I do. That said, what’s wrong with Nutiva? Lidia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Try VCO at www.islandorganicproducts.com I have used it for over one year. From: von9999 <von9999@...>Subject: Re: Coconut oiliodine Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 11:57 PM Wait - did I read that right??? you found a Lou Ann that was NOT hydrogenated? ???? mine said so right on the label!!!! hmmm, maybe they make both??? von> > >> > >> > >> > > Coconut oil increases metabolism> > >> > > Steph> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 The jar that I have and every jar that I've had says Non-Hydrogenated on the label. I use it for dry skin instead of lotion. From: von9999 <von9999@...>Subject: Re: Coconut oiliodine Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 10:37 PM Lou Ann Coconut oil from Walmart says right on the label in the back, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil.... just so you know... von> >> >> >> > Coconut oil increases metabolism> >> > Steph> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 I use Nutiva brand - organic Extra Virgin coconut oil. www.nutiva.com. LeAnn Re: Coconut oiliodine Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 10:37 PM Lou Ann Coconut oil from Walmart says right on the label in the back, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil.... just so you know... von> >> >> >> > Coconut oil increases metabolism> >> > Steph> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Note: You are listing two different names here. The “On the label:” information below says LouAna Coconut Oil with an A on the end. Others are talking about LouAnn. These could be two different brands, meant to confuse you into thinking you have the same thing. The LouAna says non hydrogenated, all the messages about LouAnn say hydrogenated. Donna in IL Wait - did I read that right??? you found a Lou Ann that was NOT hydrogenated????? mine said so right on the label!!!! hmmm, maybe they make both??? von > > > > > > > > > > > > Coconut oil increases metabolism > > > > > > Steph > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 hi. do you use it in the bath or rubbing it on. do you get real greasy? i wondered that when i saw it. also, my nutive also says no trans fats or hydrogenated fats. the barleans coconut oil says it has omega 6 and has 266 mg also has omega 9 has 1050 mg. so i am sure if they are all virgin and organic, they have the same vitamins. diane, near philly, pa On Sep 3, 2009, at 1:25 AM, MysticalStarDancer wrote:The jar that I have and every jar that I've had says Non-Hydrogenated on the label. I use it for dry skin instead of lotion.From: von9999 <von9999 >Subject: Re: Coconut oiliodine Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 10:37 PM Lou Ann Coconut oil from Walmart says right on the label in the back, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil.... just so you know... von Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Coconut oil will raise metabolism and it also helps immune system work better. When I faithfully took 3T a day in food I lost 35# in several months and my temperature went up a degree and lost Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms. Coconut oil can be quite helpful to healing. Also healed my gums so didn't need extra treatments any more. Haven't had cold, flu or sinus infection in 3-4 years either even with less use. Pam On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 9:10 AM, mary_b_jahn <mary_b_jahn@...> wrote: Has anyone ever had any results using coconut oil? I heard that soy based vegetable oils cause the thyroid not to work and that switching to this and avoiding soy will help to support the thyroid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 > > Has anyone ever had any results using coconut oil? I heard that soy based vegetable oils cause the thyroid not to work and that switching to this and avoiding soy will help to support the thyroid. > Is that tabl spoons or tea spoons? And for cooking or just added to diet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Coconut oil has not worked for me. Jag Has anyone ever had any results using coconut oil? I heard that soy based vegetable oils cause the thyroid not to work and that switching to this and avoiding soy will help to support the thyroid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Dear Pamela, I take one table spoon full a day in mile. Is your 3 T a table spoon or a tea spoon? MacG. From: Pamela Valley <2007pams@...>iodine Sent: Monday, 5 October, 2009 22:45:57Subject: Re: coconut oil Coconut oil will raise metabolism and it also helps immune system work better. When I faithfully took 3T a day in food I lost 35# in several months and my temperature went up a degree and lost Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms. Coconut oil can be quite helpful to healing. Also healed my gums so didn't need extra treatments any more. Haven't had cold, flu or sinus infection in 3-4 years either even with less use. Pam On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 9:10 AM, mary_b_jahn <mary_b_jahn> wrote: Has anyone ever had any results using coconut oil? I heard that soy based vegetable oils cause the thyroid not to work and that switching to this and avoiding soy will help to support the thyroid. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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