Coconut Oil

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>

>

> It's very hard to know Bruce,

>

> The story changes all the time! Don't eat this oil or

> don't eat that oil, but oil is also good for us

> because of the omega 3, 6 and 9 in them. I just try

> really hard to stay away from the hydrogenated and

> patially hydrogenated oils, because they are supposed

> to be the worst to ingest. Thanks for the information,

> I will need to read a bit more about oils to figure

> out which ones to use. I still use the olive oil and

> flax oil for food that's already been cooked... but I

> am going to have to find something new to fry with. I

> was told that people with dairy allergies, rarely have

> reactions to butter *strange* Do you know of another

> place I can get coconut other than the Internet?

> Thanks!

>

> *8-)

Hi ,

Where you're wrong is that the story has never changed, certain oils are

bad for you. The research has always said that. Research, however, does

not spend a lot of money on advertising.

What happened was, the Heart and Stroke Foundation was launched with the

help of Big Pharmacy, with a mind to sell heart and stroke drugs. They

started disseminating incorrect information in thir brochures and media

quotes about oils to eat (to get us sick and sell more drugs), and the

seed oils industry quickly got on board and said " yeah, what they said,

eat our oils " . In fact, the research has NEVER backed up the story.

Always remember, this is not an impartial body - it's using it's quasi-

authoritative clout to undermine our health, and this information, which

has snowed two generations, is responsible for millions of deaths.

On my coconut oil page there's a link to a document called " The Oiling Of

America " by the top oils researcher, Enig. This is written so

laypersons can understand it, and it's full of references. If you prefer

something more scientific but still easy to read, try " Know Your Fats " by

the same author.

There's also a chart of some common food oils that shows just how much

free radical production there is in these oils. Long-lived mammals raised

on saturated fats live longer than those raised on unsaturated oils.

Supplementing with products that contain omega-6 is counterproductive. We

get too much omega-6 in our food already.

Allergies to dairy are usually to casein, and sensitivities to lactose.

Both are in milk products, except butter and to a lesser extent, whey.

That's why people don't usually react to butter or whey.

Duncan Crow

http://members.shaw.ca/duncancrow/

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Coconut oil I believe to be one of the healthiest fats in this world,

holding its own against animal fat, which no other vegetable oil can even

stand in the ring with.

But I'm curious why your looking for a flavorless and " safe " oil?

-Terry

Coconut Oil and Weil

> Weil is from the school of thought that saturated fats are bad, and

> cholesterol is to be avoided. I have read several of his books,

> even bought a cookbook of his (bombed).

>

> There is ample documentation in favor of coconut oil. Dr.

> Enig, with considerable experience and a long list of abbreviations

> after her name, has written strong and long about coconut oil. I'm

> sorry to see Weil write this; it is so easy to verify the benefits

> of coconut oil. westonaprice.org is a great place to start; there

> are many others.

>

> There are about 5800 people on the " coconut oil " egroup that supply

> testimonials daily on the benefits of coconut oil. My own

> testimonial? I have only been using it for about 2 months, and that

> only in smoothies and occasional baking. I lost 5 pounds without

> noticing. I love the taste. Cravings for sugar and carbs

> evaporate. That's probably what I like best about it.

>

> Initially, I really noticed an increase in energy, but lately, that

> has levelled off. After about a week of use, there was a period of

> detox, where I felt mildly achey and tired, which lasted about 3

> days. I also use it on my skin, and like the results. I have not

> ever used the recommended amount (3 1/2 TBLSP / day), because it is

> very pricey, and I mostly got it for my kids (and my dogs, recently

> switched to raw food) who I suspect have at least some candida

> overgrowth. Plus, although it is heavenly in the smoothies, coconut

> flavor does not go with a lot of the stuff I cook. (I am still

> looking, though!) I too would like to buy the cold pressed, (I

> think that is the kind that is flavorless, but still safe?)

>

> It contains about 50% lauric acid, which is also well documented to

> kill/inhibit a variety of bacteria, fungus and viruses (virii?). If

> you put it on a pimple or a sore scratch, it heals quickly. It is

> known to help hypothyroidism, and fight candida albicans, herpes,

> even AIDS patients report better immune system response. Though I

> don't know of any multi-year, double-blind, placebo-controlled

> clinical studies conducted on humans, I think I read that some are

> in progress, and I know there have been some conducted on rats.

>

> The clinical evidence for the oil (but there is lots for lauric

> acid) may be sparse, but if you buy into Nourishing Traditions, and

> the Weston A Price " I know it when I see it " dictum (Seeing is

> believing!), then you ought to give it a try. Contrary to most of

> the supplements I've tried, coconut oil delivers results in short

> order. I noticed it the first hour. So far, I'm sold.

>

> Whew, sorry to be so long-winded. I get going, and can't stop!

>

> -Blair

>

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Well... I don't know about for eating/cooking, although I will be looking

into it ).

I buy it in 50 gallon tubs for soapmaking (which I haven't had the energy to

do in months), and it works quite well for that .

coconut oil

from dr.weil.com

I would like your input on virgin coconut oil. I have been reading that it

is very good for you and has been getting a bad rap.

-- Jo Anne Simers

Today's Answer

(Published 12/02/2003)

Coconut oil is one of the few saturated fats that doesn't come from animals,

but like other saturated fats can raise cholesterol levels and, therefore,

should play only a very limited role, if any, in your diet. In the past, it

was widely used in movie popcorn, candy bars and commercial baked goods but

was phased out of many of them during the past decade because of consumer

opposition to unhealthy tropical oils.

Now coconut oil is being promoted on the Internet as a weight loss aid; it

is also featured in a popular book by a naturopathic doctor. The rationale

goes something like this: as a source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT)

coconut oil isn't stored in the body as fat as readily as oils composed of

long-chain triglycerides (LCT). Some research from McGill University in

Canada suggests that this is true; MCTs also boost metabolism and satiety,

and therefore may promote weight loss when they replace LCTs in the diet.

Because they are so easily digested, MCTs' are given in hospitals to provide

nourishment for critically ill people who have trouble digesting fat.

Promoters also note that coconut oil is high in lauric acid and contains

trace amounts of caprylic acid, both of which appear to have antiviral and

antifungal properties, and support immune function. Lauric acid is actually

present in breast milk; infants convert it to a substance called monolaurin

that protects them from infections. These two fatty acids and their effects

on health are being studied, but for now, we don't have any evidence

suggesting that coconut oil is better for you than other saturated fats. The

benefits of coconut oil in the diet, if any, are likely to be minimal, and

until we have more and better evidence about coconut oil's effect of

metabolism and potential role in promoting weight loss, I do not recommend

using it.

Weil, M.D.

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I've been taking coconut oil for about six months, maybe seven. My advice is

that if you aren't losing weight, it would be better to get your thyroid

medication increased. I have not noticed any of the touted benefits of coconut

oil. Also remember if using it for weight loss that it has a lot of calories

(if you're watching calories) and you can sabotage your own weight loss program

with just a little bit of it. Since I have been using coconut oil, my

temperature has dropped to the 97's and I have not been able to lose weight even

though I am sticking to Atkins pretty strictly. So, I'm pursuing increasing my

thyroid dosage.

Coconut oil IS good for you, in that it is a source of Omega 3 oils that are

helpful to the thyroid as well as the rest of the body. It is useful to

maintain proper metabolism. It is not, unfortunately, the magical cure that

people selling it claim it is.

carolyneswanson <carolyneswanson@...> wrote:

i've started taking coconut oil to promote weight loss. a serving

size on the bottle is 4000mg from emerald labrotories. does any one

have any information on this or if this works. i'm taking .150

synthroid and am feeling a bit better than i have

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I think Weil is wrong, especially in the belief that we should avoid

all saturated fats. Humans have always consumed saturated fats. I was

just reading that the Pilgrims brought barrels of preserved salted butter to

America with them, and traded butter to the Indians, who were most fond of

butter and beer. For another view on fats, see http://www.westonaprice.org

Gracia

> from dr.weil.com

>

>

> I would like your input on virgin coconut oil. I have been reading that it

> is very good for you and has been getting a bad rap.

>

> -- Jo Anne Simers

>

> Today's Answer

> (Published 12/02/2003)

> Coconut oil is one of the few saturated fats that doesn't come from

animals,

> but like other saturated fats can raise cholesterol levels and, therefore,

> should play only a very limited role, if any, in your diet. In the past,

it

> was widely used in movie popcorn, candy bars and commercial baked goods

but

> was phased out of many of them during the past decade because of consumer

> opposition to unhealthy tropical oils.

>

> Now coconut oil is being promoted on the Internet as a weight loss aid; it

> is also featured in a popular book by a naturopathic doctor. The rationale

> goes something like this: as a source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT)

> coconut oil isn't stored in the body as fat as readily as oils composed of

> long-chain triglycerides (LCT). Some research from McGill University in

> Canada suggests that this is true; MCTs also boost metabolism and satiety,

> and therefore may promote weight loss when they replace LCTs in the diet.

> Because they are so easily digested, MCTs' are given in hospitals to

provide

> nourishment for critically ill people who have trouble digesting fat.

>

> Promoters also note that coconut oil is high in lauric acid and contains

> trace amounts of caprylic acid, both of which appear to have antiviral and

> antifungal properties, and support immune function. Lauric acid is

actually

> present in breast milk; infants convert it to a substance called

monolaurin

> that protects them from infections. These two fatty acids and their

effects

> on health are being studied, but for now, we don't have any evidence

> suggesting that coconut oil is better for you than other saturated fats.

The

> benefits of coconut oil in the diet, if any, are likely to be minimal, and

> until we have more and better evidence about coconut oil's effect of

> metabolism and potential role in promoting weight loss, I do not recommend

> using it.

>

> Weil, M.D.

>

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,

You wrote:

>I've been taking coconut oil for about six months, maybe seven. ...

>

Me too.

>... I have not noticed any of the touted benefits of coconut oil.

>

Me either, but I suppose there could still be very subtle effects. The

dose recommended for Carolyne was 4,000 mg. That's just 4 g, less than a

teaspoonful. That's about what I have been using.

>... Coconut oil IS good for you, in that it is a source of Omega 3 oils that

are helpful to the thyroid as well as the rest of the body. ...

>

You might be thinking of fish or flax oil, which do contain omega-3

oils. Coconut oil contains medium length saturated fats, which are

reputed to help the effectiveness of omega-3 oils in kidney function in

cholesterol sensitive rats. The only human study I am aware of, showed

that _hydrogenated_ ultra-saturated coconut oil caused a rise in total

serum cholesterol. All the other claims are based on speculation or

extrapolation. That was enough for me to try it ... once. However, this

list does not even seem to be able to generate anecdotal evidence. That

makes me even more skeptical about the claims of it preventing oxidation

or racemization of lipids in vivo.

Also, shop around. Some of the prices out there are truly outrageous.

Chuck

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Hmmm...I was told that it did contain Omega 3. I'm glad you can correct that.

I've been trying a tablespoonful a day while keeping my thryoid medication and

diet, and everything else, constant except for the addition of coconut oil. I

have also been taking my temperature several times a day. I don't feel more

energetic, and my temperature is not rising during the periods when I take the

coconut oil. When I have stopped using it, there is also no effect or change.

I think all it does is add calories. I have noticed that many of the sites say

you have to buy a particular kind of coconut oill, virgin coconut oil or

whatnot, and that no others will work. As you say, many of these are very high

in price. It's a pretty common snake-oil practice, as well, when it is reported

that something doesn't work, to claim that it's not the *exact* special right

perfect product, with, of course, that one costing a great deal more.

I have not seen any anecdotal evidence that coconut oil works, except on a

couple of Atkins groups where people who were stalled in weight loss (with

normal metabolisms, no thyroid disorder) added coconut oil and began losing

again. Atkins works best when the fat intake is high, though, and that is

probably why that worked for these people.

Interestingly enough, I have found that increasing the amount of thyroid hormone

taken does appear to boost the immune system.

Last year, I spent a lot of money on supplements, none of which worked. I was

getting a run-around by my HMO doctor, but I realized if I took all the money I

had spent on supplements, I could afford a better health plan with the savings.

In January, I am going to visit one of the top docs from Shomon's list, a

local endocrinologist who also has Hashimoto's.

Chuck Blatchley <cblatchl@...> wrote:

Me either, but I suppose there could still be very subtle effects. The

dose recommended for Carolyne was 4,000 mg. That's just 4 g, less than a

teaspoonful. That's about what I have been using.

>... Coconut oil IS good for you, in that it is a source of Omega 3 oils that

are helpful to the thyroid as well as the rest of the body. ...

>

You might be thinking of fish or flax oil, which do contain omega-3

oils. Coconut oil contains medium length saturated fats, which are

reputed to help the effectiveness of omega-3 oils in kidney function in

cholesterol sensitive rats. The only human study I am aware of, showed

that _hydrogenated_ ultra-saturated coconut oil caused a rise in total

serum cholesterol. All the other claims are based on speculation or

extrapolation. That was enough for me to try it ... once. However, this

list does not even seem to be able to generate anecdotal evidence. That

makes me even more skeptical about the claims of it preventing oxidation

or racemization of lipids in vivo.

Also, shop around. Some of the prices out there are truly outrageous.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

,

You wrote:

>... It's a pretty common snake-oil practice, as well, when it is reported that

something doesn't work, to claim that it's not the *exact* special right perfect

product, with, of course, that one costing a great deal more. ...

>

Right, the extra virgin oil is hand pressed by twelve year old elves

from coconuts they just picked off the palm, while wearing white gloves

and being careful to never letting them hit the ground. I bought the

slightly less costly unprocessed but cold pressed version. The

distributor assured me that it had all the same chemicals as the ones

with the special treatment, the ones they can't keep on the shelves.

>... I have not seen any anecdotal evidence that coconut oil works, except on a

couple of Atkins groups where people who were stalled in weight loss (with

normal metabolisms, no thyroid disorder) added coconut oil and began losing

again. Atkins works best when the fat intake is high, though, and that is

probably why that worked for these people.

>

I can see where it might be a healthy substitute for saturated long

chain fats. The coconut fats are medium chains that break up easily.

Thus, they have some properties of fat, but they should be easier to

digest and convert to glucose. Thus, they also might resemble complex

carbohydrates that do not stimulate insulin. This is why they were

theorized to be good for hypthyroids. They were expected to boost

metabolism, while contributing minimal calories.

I'm still waiting for some proof, though.

Chuck

>

>

[Guest guest]

Wow...I always wondered what santas elves did when they were done

working the christmas season...hehehe

Deneen:)

[Guest guest]

If anyone does have an interest in cocnut oil, you might want to pick up the

books written by Bruce Fife, ND: " Eat Fat Look Thin " and " The Healing

Miracles of Coconut Oil. " Both books have several references to scientific

studies and their outcomes. (You can even look the studies up yourself.)

The dosage for " therapeutic " use is more like 3-4 tablespoons a day (I

know...expensive!), but split up. " Eat Fat Look Thin " does have a section

on 's Thyroid Syndrome and how coconut oil may help with that instead

of having taking meds. In less than one month, my average daily temperature

has gone from 96.8 F (which it had been for over 10 years and I was told by

medical professionals that it was entirely normal to have such a low temp)

to 98.5 F. I've enjoyed other benefits of the coconut oil, but that was the

most motivating one for me.

Read more about it if you are interested. I enjoyed both books.

Bonnie

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--Bonnie- i use 4000mg a day in capsule form. how much do i need to

take? i'm trying to lose about 20lbs

- In hypothyroidism , " Nolte/Shield<michael1@c...>

wrote:

> If anyone does have an interest in cocnut oil, you might want to

pick up the

> books written by Bruce Fife, ND: " Eat Fat Look Thin " and " The

Healing

> Miracles of Coconut Oil. " Both books have several references to

scientific

> studies and their outcomes. (You can even look the studies up

yourself.)

> The dosage for " therapeutic " use is more like 3-4 tablespoons a

day (I

> know...expensive!), but split up. " Eat Fat Look Thin " does have a

section

> on 's Thyroid Syndrome and how coconut oil may help with

that instead

> of having taking meds. In less than one month, my average daily

temperature

> has gone from 96.8 F (which it had been for over 10 years and I

was told by

> medical professionals that it was entirely normal to have such a

low temp)

> to 98.5 F. I've enjoyed other benefits of the coconut oil, but

that was the

> most motivating one for me.

>

> Read more about it if you are interested. I enjoyed both books.

>

> Bonnie

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Bonnie,

You are our first emphatic testimonial. You wrote:

>If anyone does have an interest in cocnut oil, you might want to pick up the

>books written by Bruce Fife, ND: " Eat Fat Look Thin " and " The Healing

>Miracles of Coconut Oil. " Both books have several references to scientific

>studies and their outcomes. ...

>

Fife seems to be a major promoter of coconut oil, and he claims to not

be connected to any suppliers. Shomon featured him on the subject,

including what must be one of those citations:

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/coconutoilfife.htm

The citation given in the paper is at (cut and paste to deal with the

wrap): Journal of Nutrition 2002 Mar;132(3):329-32.

http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/XJ & sdn=thyroid & zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2\

Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Fcmd%3DRetrieve%26db%3DPubMed%26amp%3Blist_uids%3D11880549\

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Chuck

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Thus, they also might resemble complex

carbohydrates that do not stimulate insulin.

Hi Chuck,

could you elaborate more on the foods that do not stimulate insulin? thanks

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Hi, Carolyne: Sorry this is two days late. I'm not sure what your

equivalent would be. I'm using the " rawer " form (is that a word?) that I

buy from Tropical Traditions. I first started investigating it after

reading about it on ph Mercola's site (www.mercola.com). And after

purchasing it from him once, I decided to go straight to Tropical Traditions

(I get better pricing due to ordering larger quantities.) There is more

info there: www.TropicalTraditions.com. I use the VCO--Virgin Coconut

Oil--as my " therapeutic " dosing as it is barely processed. For cooking I

use the EPCO--Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil--which is suppose to have many

beneficial properties, but is cheaper than the VCO.

Capsule form may be fine; but, I wonder how it is processed. The least

amount of processing, the better, IMO. I take about 4 tablespoons of the

VCO a day and I feel much better and have tons more energy than before. I

do hope it lasts! I'm doing a liver cleanse this weekend and then starting

on Fife's Low Carbo Coconut Oil eating plan afterwards. Other than health

concerns, I'm like you, I want to lose 20 lbs. (or more!) and hope this

helps. I'm sure the low carbo part will help.

If you're interested, there is a coconut oil discussion list:

coconut-info-subscribe

Take care,

Bonnie

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Message: 9

Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2003 16:36:06 -0000

From: " carolyneswanson " <carolyneswanson@...>

Subject: Re: Coconut Oil

--Bonnie- i use 4000mg a day in capsule form. how much do i need to

take? i'm trying to lose about 20lbs

[Guest guest]

: If you do an internet search on " glycemic index " you should

find tons of sites with a GI index that lists foods and where they

fall on the index. The lower the GI, the less it stimulates

insulin. The ONLY inert, non-insulin stimulating food out there is

fat. Also, if you eat protein with carbohydrates it also lowers the

effects of the carbohydrate on insulin.

Hope that helps. I used to have a link to a great GI site, but I

don't anymore. But a search should get you a few to choose from.

Ella

> Thus, they also might resemble complex

> carbohydrates that do not stimulate insulin.

>

> Hi Chuck,

> could you elaborate more on the foods that do not stimulate

insulin? thanks

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It's " supposed " to be alot of things. It is antifungal, that one I know

because it's made mostly of caprylic acid. It supposedly helps with thyroid

function and weight loss if used to replace other fats in your diet. It also

supposedly increases energy levels. It sounds promising, I just hope it's not

the

latest fad. Kim

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim;

>

> It's " supposed " to be alot of things. It is antifungal, that one I know

> because it's made mostly of caprylic acid. It supposedly helps with

> thyroid function and weight loss if used to replace other fats in your

> diet. It also supposedly increases energy levels. It sounds promising, I

> just hope it's not the latest fad. Kim

According to the prime coconut oil as a fungucide researcher Dr.

Kabara (his work is on my coconut oil page) Coconut oil is 50% to 51%

LAURIC acid, capric is 7% and caprylic acid 6% or so.

Lauric acid works at a far lower concentration than the other two, but

caprylic acid works faster.

As far as " supposed " to do a lot of things, the research that will clear

things up for you is also available on my website. I assure you, it's no

fad.

Duncan Crow

http://members.shaw.ca/duncancrow/

[Guest guest]

Oh no Ella, I was asking what complex carbs don't stimulate insulin. this

is what Chuck said:

Thus, they also might resemble complex

> carbohydrates that do not stimulate insulin.

thanks!!

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Reply-hypothyroidism

hypothyroidism

Subject: Re: coconut oil

Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 20:49:10 -0000

: If you do an internet search on " glycemic index " you should

find tons of sites with a GI index that lists foods and where they

fall on the index. The lower the GI, the less it stimulates

insulin. The ONLY inert, non-insulin stimulating food out there is

fat. Also, if you eat protein with carbohydrates it also lowers the

effects of the carbohydrate on insulin.

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[Guest guest]

Okay... I must be missunderstanding. ) But the GI will tell you

which carbs are which. All carbs, even complex ones, stimulate

insulin, but the lower on the GI scale they fall, the less impact

they have on insulin stimulation. Make sense? Every single

carbohydrate stimulates insulin, even complex carbs. Some just

stimulate less (or more) than others is all. In other words, an

orange will give you a real quick and hearty insulin spike, whereas a

handful of nuts or a salad, though they WILL create an insulin

response, wouldn't have the same 'rocket-fuel' type reaction that the

orange would. But there's no way to get away from a complex carb

that doesn't stimulate insulin at all. However, if the fiber content

is equal to the carb content, then the reaction would be nearly

absent. BUT, if you eat 'enough' of that carb, it will cause an

insulin response.

Hope I haven't confused you further. I come from a long line of

diabetics, and I've done Atkins before (for nearly a year). LOL

Ella

> Oh no Ella, I was asking what complex carbs don't stimulate

insulin. this

> is what Chuck said:

>

> Thus, they also might resemble complex

> > carbohydrates that do not stimulate insulin.

>

> thanks!!

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> > I am experiencing my second round of rectal itch and inflammation.

They

> > were about 6 weeks apart. It never really went away but lessened

> > considerably. I am using GSE, olive leaf, probiotics, inulin. I am

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[Guest guest]

> I have safflower oil, sunflower seed oil, canola oil, walnut oil,

> olive oil, on hand, but can't recall seeing cooconut oil. Debra & Her

> Yeastie Beasties

The first four are heavy oxidizers. They make plaque in the arteries.

There is no BAD cholesterol, It can be oxidized or unoxidized; that is

the real link to disease. Here's an article that explains it:

http://zeek.ca/4u//article.php?sid=20

and another one to put the correct slant on oxidation:

http://zeek.ca/4u//article.php?sid=34

Go to my website and read The Oiling Of America by he world's top oils

researcher, Enig, for the full story. It's linked from the coconut

oil page.

Duncan Crow

http://membere/shaw.ca/duncancrow/

[Guest guest]

>

> From: Long <longc@...>

> Reply-

> Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 16:53:17 -0700

>

> Subject: coconut oil

>

>

> I bought some Omega brand coconut butter. It doesn't taste very good. What

> other brands have people tried and how good are they? I can cook with this

> stuff but as far as taking a spoon full of it, it doesn't taste good enough

> for that. It is organic. It just doesn't taste good.

>

>

>

>

I've tried the Omega, and I agree, it is not very good at all.

I've tried all three of the coconut oils from Wilderness Family Naturals.

They're all good, and have a nice coconut taste and smell. My favorite is

actually the one from the ines - they describe it as almost identical

to the one they carry from India, but I think the taste is a bit more

complex (perhaps because it uses a fermentation method to extract the oil).

The Indian one uses a centrifuge extraction method. They also sell one from

the South Pacific, which seems to have a nuttier taste, and is also very

good.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Gene. To me, the Omega smells and tastes almost rancid but I tried

frying with it and it doesn't impart any taste to the food. But I can't eat

it plain. I checked out the Wilderness Family site and book marked it. I'll

probably order some from them.

> >

> > From: Long <longc@...>

> > Reply-

> > Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 16:53:17 -0700

> >

> > Subject: coconut oil

> >

> >

> > I bought some Omega brand coconut butter. It doesn't taste very good. What

> > other brands have people tried and how good are they? I can cook with this

> > stuff but as far as taking a spoon full of it, it doesn't taste good enough

> > for that. It is organic. It just doesn't taste good.

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>I've tried the Omega, and I agree, it is not very good at all.

>

>I've tried all three of the coconut oils from Wilderness Family Naturals.

>They're all good, and have a nice coconut taste and smell. My favorite is

>actually the one from the ines - they describe it as almost identical

>to the one they carry from India, but I think the taste is a bit more

>complex (perhaps because it uses a fermentation method to extract the oil).

>The Indian one uses a centrifuge extraction method. They also sell one from

>the South Pacific, which seems to have a nuttier taste, and is also very

>good.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi there. I just ordered 5 gallons of the ine oil and it is

wonderful, and a great price compared to what I had been spending for this

Emerald Laboratory stuff. Just wanted to back up the Wilderness Family

Naturals recommendation. They were also very friendly and kept me informed

about shipping...got it to me on Christmas eve.

sincerely,

Michele

>From: Long <longc@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: coconut oil

>Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 18:40:18 -0700

>

>Thanks, Gene. To me, the Omega smells and tastes almost rancid but I tried

>frying with it and it doesn't impart any taste to the food. But I can't eat

>it plain. I checked out the Wilderness Family site and book marked it. I'll

>probably order some from them.

>

>

>

>

> > >

> > > From: Long <longc@...>

> > > Reply-

> > > Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 16:53:17 -0700

> > >

> > > Subject: coconut oil

> > >

> > >

> > > I bought some Omega brand coconut butter. It doesn't taste very good.

>What

> > > other brands have people tried and how good are they? I can cook with

>this

> > > stuff but as far as taking a spoon full of it, it doesn't taste good

>enough

> > > for that. It is organic. It just doesn't taste good.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >I've tried the Omega, and I agree, it is not very good at all.

> >

> >I've tried all three of the coconut oils from Wilderness Family Naturals.

> >They're all good, and have a nice coconut taste and smell. My favorite is

> >actually the one from the ines - they describe it as almost

>identical

> >to the one they carry from India, but I think the taste is a bit more

> >complex (perhaps because it uses a fermentation method to extract the

>oil).

> >The Indian one uses a centrifuge extraction method. They also sell one

>from

> >the South Pacific, which seems to have a nuttier taste, and is also very

> >good.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

i'm using it to help with my hypothyroidism. I use it topically on my

hands...helps with dryness. sorry...can't tell you if it helps with weight loss.

sheila

star_gazer_htown <star_gazer_htown@...> wrote:Hi everyone, I am new to

this board and have been reading about the

benefits of Coconut Oil on Shoman's website. I am curious to

know if anyone out there is using coconut oil to help with their

hypothyroidism. And if there are people using it, how are you using

it...cooking, adding to meals, straight out the container?

Also, if you are using it, have you been able to tell that it is

helping you lose weight.

Thanks!