Guest guest Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 >-----Original Message----- >From: >[mailto: ]On Behalf Of downwardog7 >I thought everyone raved about Nature's Blessings? That's H's >oil, no? > B. Both and WFN sell it. It's their centrifuged oil. The last batch I got from them and the sample I got from tasted like plastic to me. No doubt from the containers they were in - both plastic. So I really don't know what the oil tastes like since it's overshadowed by the plastic taste. I think was going to look into using glass containers, or maybe PET containers, I don't recall. I don't think everyone would taste the plastic, I just am extra sensitive to these things I guess. Suze Fisher Lapdog Design, Inc. Web Design & Development http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze3shjg Weston A. Price Foundation Chapter Leader, Mid Coast Maine http://www.westonaprice.org ---------------------------- “The diet-heart idea (the idea that saturated fats and cholesterol cause heart disease) is the greatest scientific deception of our times.” -- Mann, MD, former Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry at Vanderbilt University, Tennessee; heart disease researcher. The International Network of Cholesterol Skeptics <http://www.thincs.org> ---------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 On 10/1/05, Masterjohn <chrismasterjohn@...> wrote: > Isn't it kind of super-speculative to suggest there is something > harmful about unfermented coconut oil based on the fact that some > groups fermented seal and cod liver oil? I wasn't basing the harmfulness on what some groups did, but rather on the thread that occurred on the coconutinfo chat group that we all hung out at for a brief while. I don't know if it is correct but it did come up. I look at what some groups did as a possible benefit that we may not be aware of. > Price studied people that used CO. What did *they* do? Ferment. Centrifuged oil is a brand new technology. > One reason for fermenting would be taste (although some of ours might > differ.) Butter is often fermented in Europe, but to my knolwedge > there are no harms of unfermented butter. Well like I mentioned I don't recall the specific points of the possible problems with unfermented coconut oil. If it is a taste issue then so be it, but if its not, and clearly the Inuit did not have to ferment their oil, then it is worth looking into. As for CLO, fermented or unfermented, it still tastes nasty, LOL! So perhaps there is some lost knowledge here. Or perhaps it is much adieu about nothing. -- " It is no crime to be ignorant of economics, which is, after all, a specialized discipline and one that most people consider to be a 'dismal science.' But it is totally irresponsible to have a loud and vociferous opinion on economic subjects while remaining in this state of ignorance. " -- Murray Rothbard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 - >Really? TT has gotten it down that low? The last I checked their >processing temperatures were well into the 200's. My information, such as it is, is from something Shilhavy said on his list maybe a few years ago. If they're now confessing to higher temperatures, my information definitely doesn't supersede yours. >I'm of the mind that there is something about the fermenting process >that might yield a better quality oil. I don't know. I'm just thinking >out loud. Plus IIRC there was a long thread on another list about some >possible dangers regarding unfermented coconut oil. I didn't follow >the thread so I don't know the gist of it. > >Old time cod liver oil was fermented as was the seal oil of the >Eskimos that Stefansson visited. In neither case, given the climate, >does it appear that the oil had to be fermented. So why did they do >it? Perhaps there is something here we are not aware of at the moment >or have lost/forgotten about. I've never seen any discussion of the harms of unfermented coconut oil, but while I can't imagine what antinutrients would survive the oil isolation process, I'd be interested in further information. That said, my understanding is that oils were traditionally fermented to eliminate moisture. Even coconut oil will spoil in relatively short order if there's enough moisture left in it. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Hi , I just started taking coconut oil. I tried a spoonful of it the first time as I have seen others do, but it was very naseating. Others cook with it or try to include it in recipes. I have also begun drinking an egg drink that I saw on another board that includes a few tablespoons. Caused a lot of stomach noises and some mild pain/cramping. Not sure yet if it is working. I will keep you posted. Tracie. > > Anyone tried coconut oil? > > If so, did it help with your Candida problems? > > How much did you use? > > Did it cause any die-off? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 The optimal dosage is between 3.5 and 4 Tablespoons a day. It is okay to move slowly to that level. You can mix it in tea, cook with it, mix it with stevia and cinnamon and spread it out on a cookie sheet and freeze it. You can rub it into your skin as well but it is not known how much actually is absorbed into your skin but it does get absorbed. I gag sometimes if I take it by the spoonful and sometimes not. I find it easiest to get it in with tea, egg drink, or cooking with it.........except eggs cooked in coconut oil gag me as well. The biggest thing is don't feel like you have to rush all of this. You can add it in a little at a time and pretty soon it will become a very comfortable and automatic part of your daily routine. Jeanne otn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 I've been taking abt 240 ml coconut milk for 3 weeks for other purposes. This is 22% fat (oil). No effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Tracie wrote: > Question concerning coconut oil: what is reccommended daily dose? How > long should it take to reach that level. ==>The recommended daily dose for candida sufferers is 5.5 tablespoons per day, with 3.5 being a maintenance dose for healthy people. How long it takes to reach that dose is very individual. Some people can take the full dose right away, while others may get too many healing reactions to it so they must start with small amounts and gradually increase it. Some people get a lot of reactions in their stomach because they have a lot of candida growing there. Others may find it affects their intestines more or creates more healing symptoms throughout their body. >Also, I just began taking > it. Tried a spoonful, but it was just to heavy and nauseating that way. Had Bee's egg drink two mornings now. Really suprised how good it is! Thank you so much for the recipe. ==>You are welcome for the recipe. It IS fabulous and so nutritious! >Also, how else can I incorporate coconut oil into my diet without eating it by the spponful? Is it normal to feel a lot of rumbling and some fleeting pains in the stomach after consuming it? ==>You can cook with it. I like to fry hamburger, liver, shrimp and other meats in a coconut oil and butter mix (more coconut oil than butter) and then drizzle it over the meat on my plate. It's delicious. There are also recipes using coconut oil in a book called " Virgin Coconut Oil " by the owners of Tropical Traditions at: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/books.htm - it is on sale for only $13.00 right now. > Thanks for hearing me and for this site! ==>You are very welcome! The best to you, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Just to say upfront...I am not advertising for anyone by saying this. I could not understand what I was hearing from others about not liking the taste of Coconut Oil when I got my first jar of Coconut Oil. I was gleefully eating it by the tablespoons. I had Garden of Life Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. It tasted really good to me and I had no problem taking it. THEN...I ran out and started using another brand... Sangsters...also Extra Virgin.... I could not stand the taste. Actually I think it is the consistency whihc is more chunky that really bothers me but the taste is a little stronger and not as mild. Now...I am waiting for more of the the first brand to be sent to me and only cook with the Sangsters Brand. I am only hoping that one jar to another does not differ too much so that I will be as happy with my next jar. Anyhow....just a thought that maybe trying a different brand from what you are using might help. Kate jeannekrieg@... wrote: The optimal dosage is between 3.5 and 4 Tablespoons a day. It is okay to move slowly to that level. You can mix it in tea, cook with it, mix it with stevia and cinnamon and spread it out on a cookie sheet and freeze it. You can rub it into your skin as well but it is not known how much actually is absorbed into your skin but it does get absorbed. I gag sometimes if I take it by the spoonful and sometimes not. I find it easiest to get it in with tea, egg drink, or cooking with it.........except eggs cooked in coconut oil gag me as well. The biggest thing is don't feel like you have to rush all of this. You can add it in a little at a time and pretty soon it will become a very comfortable and automatic part of your daily routine. --------------------------------- Find your next car at Canada Autos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Kate wrote: > > Just to say upfront...I am not advertising for anyone by saying this.> I could not understand what I was hearing from others about not liking the taste of Coconut Oil when I got my first jar of Coconut Oil. I was gleefully eating it by the tablespoons. I had Garden of Life Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. It tasted really good to me and I had no problem taking it.> THEN...I ran out and started using another brand... Sangsters...also Extra Virgin....> I could not stand the taste. Actually I think it is the consistency whihc is more chunky that really bothers me but the taste is a little stronger and not as mild. ==>Kate, I agree there is a big difference between types and brands of coconut oil. We have a great study of different kinds done by one of our members in the Coconut Oil Folder. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 I second the Garden of Life brand! I often hear coconut oil is icky but I didn't find this to be - but I have only used this brand so far. ~Anita K LH <mccoyrd725@...> wrote: Just to say upfront...I am not advertising for anyone by saying this. I could not understand what I was hearing from others about not liking the taste of Coconut Oil when I got my first jar of Coconut Oil. I was gleefully eating it by the tablespoons. I had Garden of Life Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. It tasted really good to me and I had no problem taking it. THEN...I ran out and started using another brand... Sangsters...also Extra Virgin.... I could not stand the taste. Actually I think it is the consistency whihc is more chunky that really bothers me but the taste is a little stronger and not as mild. Now... Kate --------------------------------- FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Hi there I am wanting ti get some Garden of Life coconut oil - I live in Australia. Does anyone know of stockists in Australia? or otherwise a trusted website to buy from in the US? thanks so much Anita P. Wagner wrote: > I second the Garden of Life brand! I often hear coconut oil is icky > but I didn't find this to be - but I have only used this brand so far. > > ~Anita > > K LH <mccoyrd725@...> wrote: > Just to say upfront...I am not advertising for anyone by saying this. > > I could not understand what I was hearing from others about not liking > the taste of Coconut Oil when I got my first jar of Coconut Oil. I was > gleefully eating it by the tablespoons. I had Garden of Life Extra > Virgin Coconut Oil. It tasted really good to me and I had no problem > taking it. > THEN...I ran out and started using another brand... Sangsters...also > Extra Virgin.... > I could not stand the taste. Actually I think it is the consistency > whihc is more chunky that really bothers me but the taste is a little > stronger and not as mild. > Now... > Kate > > > > > > --------------------------------- > FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Hi - http://www.iherb.com Hope that helps, Anita " pop.iprimus.com.au " <amandalilley@...> wrote: Hi there I am wanting ti get some Garden of Life coconut oil - I live in Australia. Does anyone know of stockists in Australia? or otherwise a trusted website to buy from in the US? thanks so much --------------------------------- FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Raw Smoothies 4 ice cubes 1/2 cup raw milk 1/4 cup coconut milk 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 raw eggs 1/2 tsp raw honey 1/2 tsp maple syrup raw fruit blend well and enjoy! _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Hajje Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 12:40 PM Subject: coconut oil Does anyone have raw food recipes using coconut oil? Thank you Hajje vhajje@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 nothing against coconut oil Sahara - BUT this is an advertisement so kindly stop posting. Coconut Oil Coconut Oil When you think of oils in your diet, the first words that come to mind might be " fat " , " bad " , and " unhealthy " . You may equate oils with being overweight, an increased risk for heart disease, having high blood pressure and cholesterol, and maybe ever a bad complexion. Imagine a good oil that can actually do just the opposite by improving your body's cholesterol levels, enhancing your skin, and supporting your overall health. Coconut oil has a unique role in the diet as an important physiologically functional food. The health and nutritional benefits that can be derived from consuming coconut oil have been recognized in many parts of the world for centuries. Although the advantage of regular consumption of coconut oil has been under -appreciated by the consumer and producer alike for the past two or three decades, its unique benefits are compelling for the health-minded consumer of today. As a leader in the nutraceutical industry, bringing superior products to health- conscious consumers, Roex is proud to introduce a pure, unprocessed coconut oil supplement in an easy to swallow softgel capsule that delivers this exceptionally beneficial oil to you! Get the Fact on Coconut Oil: It is too bad that coconut oil's true benefits went largely unnoticed and unaccepted by the nutrition and diet industry in recent times. Wrongly affiliated with many of the " bad " saturated fats, coconut oil has been blamed (and wrongly accused) for many years as a cause of increased cholesterol levels, and risk for heart disease. Because heart disease is the number one killer in America, it is easy to see how any " oil " quickly gets labeled as " bad " . Coconut oil is an edible oil that has been consumed in tropical places for thousands of years. It was once prevalent in western countries, including the United Sates. Popular cookbooks advertised it at the end of the 19th century. With a long shelf life and a melting point of 76 degrees, it was a favorite in the baking industry. But a negative campaign against saturated fats in general - and the tropical oils in particular - led to most food manufacturers abandoning coconut oil in favor of the polyunsaturated oils that come from the main cash crops in the United States, particularly soy. But studies done on traditional tropical populations that consume large amounts of coconut oil show JUST THE OPPOSITE to this notion that coconut oil is " bad " . To the contrary, studies done on native diets show that these populations are generally in good health, and don't suffer from many of the modern problems that plague western nations. People who live in tropical climates and who have a diet high in coconut oil are healthier, have less heart disease, cancer, colon problems and so on, than people who eat other fats. Two such groups of people include those from Melanesia and the Yucatan. These people are slightly hyperthyroid because of the thyroid stimulating effects of coconut oil plus a diet that includes protein (fish) and adequate fruit (stimulates thyroid function). In all, a history of misinformation and disinformation ruined coconut oil's otherwise worthy reputation. Now it is returning to glory and redefining itself with the help of sound science and an exploration of its amazing health benefits. Good Versus Bad Cholesterol: Most people know there is a good and a bad cholesterol. Back when measurements of serum cholesterol were first done, only the total of both HDL ( " good cholesterol " ) and LDL ( " bad cholesterol " ) were read. Now that testing has become more sophisticated, doctors look more at the balance of these two types of cholesterol. The goal is not to have a good overall cholesterol " number " , but instead, have a good ratio of good to bad (or HDL to LDL). In studying substances that affect cholesterol, researchers today note whether a substance raises cholesterol levels of HDL or LDL levels. In some cases, certain foods lower total cholesterol, but only by lowering good HDL cholesterol while at the same time actually raising levels of the bad LDL cholesterol. Studies now show that coconut oil actually Increases the good HDL cholesterol, while lowering LDL. so total cholesterol levels may actually increase, but in a very favorable ratio. Antimicrobial Effects of Coconut Oil: The antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties of coconut oil's main components- the medium chain fatty acids/triglycerides ( " MCTs " ) - have been known to researchers since the 1960s. Research has shown that microorganisms that are inactivated include bacteria, yeast, fungi, and enveloped viruses. The secret to coconut oil's germ-fighting characteristics is lauric acid, the most prevalent fatty acid found in coconut oil. Lauric acid is famous for its antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal properties in destroying lipid-coated viruses. Lauric acid is such an effective fighter that nature ensures this nutrient gets delivered to babies through a mother's breast milk. Once the body receives Lauric acid, it then converts the molecule to a fatty acid derivative called monolaurin, which is the substance responsible for protecting the infants from viral, bacterial or protozoal infections. In other words, the lauric acid in coconut oil is used by the the body to make the same ailment fighting fatty acid derivative (monolaurin) that babies make from the lauric acid they get from their mother's milk. Until just recently, this important benefit has been largely overlooked by the medical and nutrition community. What This all Means: Coconut oil is a function food that may offer tremendous benefits to the body on a variety of different levels, from supplementing its own defenses to assisting in the control of cholesterol levels. Increasingly, over the past 40 years, the American diet has undergone major changes, many of which have involved fats and oils. There has been an increasing supply of the partially hydrogenated trans- containing vegetable oils and a decreasing amount of the lauric acid- containing oils. As a result, there has been an increased consumption of trans fatty acids and linoleic acid and a decrease in the consumption of lauric acid. This shift in diet has an effect on the fatty acids the body has available for metabolic activities. With Roex's Coconut Oil supplement, you ensure you are getting enough lauric-acid containing oils that have a big role to play in keeping your body balanced and healthy. Each capsule consists of 1,000 mg of unprocessed coconut oil. the pure coconut oil contains medium fatty acids that the body quickly metabolizes and converts to energy. The multiple benefits attributed to coconut oil include: .. It can help you lose weight, or help maintain your perfect weight .. Help reduce your risk of heart disease .. Lower your cholesterol .. Help with digestive complications .. Boost metabolism and help promote healthy thyroid function .. Rejuvenate your skin .. Increase your energy level Directions: As a dietary supplement, take three capsules twice daily, preferably at mealtime. Taken From: www.Roex.com ... Roex, Inc. develops and markets its own line of dietary supplements and related products using the highest quality materials from around the world that address structure and function in the body. A positive attitude and an optimistic outlook can awaken you to so many new possibilities and opportunities (that self-doubt and negativity completely miss). SaharaSalafi --------------------------------- Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 This isnt about advertisements... Its about sharing infomation... For people to do their own research... And another thing that is a rude reply... Because that was realy an unnecessary attack...Over something as simple as a post about coconut oil... There are others in this group besides yourself... That just might what to look into this info... > > nothing against coconut oil Sahara - BUT this is an advertisement so > kindly stop posting. > > Coconut Oil > > > Coconut Oil > > > When you think of oils in your diet, the first words that come to > mind might be " fat " , " bad " , and " unhealthy " . You may equate oils > with being overweight, an increased risk for heart disease, having > high blood pressure and cholesterol, and maybe ever a bad > complexion. Imagine a good oil that can actually do just the > opposite by improving your body's cholesterol levels, enhancing your > skin, and supporting your overall health. Coconut oil has a unique > role in the diet as an important physiologically functional food. > The health and nutritional benefits that can be derived from > consuming coconut oil have been recognized in many parts of the world > for centuries. Although the advantage of regular consumption of > coconut oil has been under -appreciated by the consumer and producer > alike for the past two or three decades, its unique benefits are > compelling for the health-minded consumer of today. As a leader in > the nutraceutical industry, bringing superior products to health- > conscious consumers, Roex is proud to introduce a pure, unprocessed > coconut oil supplement in an easy to swallow softgel capsule that > delivers this exceptionally beneficial oil to you! > > Get the Fact on Coconut Oil: > It is too bad that coconut oil's true benefits went largely unnoticed > and unaccepted by the nutrition and diet industry in recent times. > Wrongly affiliated with many of the " bad " saturated fats, coconut oil > has been blamed (and wrongly accused) for many years as a cause of > increased cholesterol levels, and risk for heart disease. Because > heart disease is the number one killer in America, it is easy to see > how any " oil " quickly gets labeled as " bad " . > > Coconut oil is an edible oil that has been consumed in tropical > places for thousands of years. It was once prevalent in western > countries, including the United Sates. Popular cookbooks advertised > it at the end of the 19th century. With a long shelf life and a > melting point of 76 degrees, it was a favorite in the baking > industry. But a negative campaign against saturated fats in general - > and the tropical oils in particular - led to most food manufacturers > abandoning coconut oil in favor of the polyunsaturated oils that come > from the main cash crops in the United States, particularly soy. > > But studies done on traditional tropical populations that consume > large amounts of coconut oil show JUST THE OPPOSITE to this notion > that coconut oil is " bad " . To the contrary, studies done on native > diets show that these populations are generally in good health, and > don't suffer from many of the modern problems that plague western > nations. > > People who live in tropical climates and who have a diet high in > coconut oil are healthier, have less heart disease, cancer, colon > problems and so on, than people who eat other fats. Two such groups > of people include those from Melanesia and the Yucatan. These people > are slightly hyperthyroid because of the thyroid stimulating effects > of coconut oil plus a diet that includes protein (fish) and adequate > fruit (stimulates thyroid function). > > In all, a history of misinformation and disinformation ruined coconut > oil's otherwise worthy reputation. Now it is returning to glory and > redefining itself with the help of sound science and an exploration > of its amazing health benefits. > > Good Versus Bad Cholesterol: > > Most people know there is a good and a bad cholesterol. Back when > measurements of serum cholesterol were first done, only the total of > both HDL ( " good cholesterol " ) and LDL ( " bad cholesterol " ) were read. > Now that testing has become more sophisticated, doctors look more at > the balance of these two types of cholesterol. The goal is not to > have a good overall cholesterol " number " , but instead, have a good > ratio of good to bad (or HDL to LDL). > > In studying substances that affect cholesterol, researchers today > note whether a substance raises cholesterol levels of HDL or LDL > levels. In some cases, certain foods lower total cholesterol, but > only by lowering good HDL cholesterol while at the same time actually > raising levels of the bad LDL cholesterol. Studies now show that > coconut oil actually Increases the good HDL cholesterol, while > lowering LDL. so total cholesterol levels may actually increase, but > in a very favorable ratio. > > Antimicrobial Effects of Coconut Oil: > > The antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties of coconut > oil's main components- the medium chain fatty acids/triglycerides > ( " MCTs " ) - have been known to researchers since the 1960s. Research > has shown that microorganisms that are inactivated include bacteria, > yeast, fungi, and enveloped viruses. > > The secret to coconut oil's germ-fighting characteristics is lauric > acid, the most prevalent fatty acid found in coconut oil. Lauric > acid is famous for its antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal > properties in destroying lipid-coated viruses. Lauric acid is such > an effective fighter that nature ensures this nutrient gets delivered > to babies through a mother's breast milk. Once the body receives > Lauric acid, it then converts the molecule to a fatty acid derivative > called monolaurin, which is the substance responsible for protecting > the infants from viral, bacterial or protozoal infections. In other > words, the lauric acid in coconut oil is used by the the body to make > the same ailment fighting fatty acid derivative (monolaurin) that > babies make from the lauric acid they get from their mother's milk. > Until just recently, this important benefit has been largely > overlooked by the medical and nutrition community. > > What This all Means: > Coconut oil is a function food that may offer tremendous benefits to > the body on a variety of different levels, from supplementing its own > defenses to assisting in the control of cholesterol levels. > > Increasingly, over the past 40 years, the American diet has undergone > major changes, many of which have involved fats and oils. There has > been an increasing supply of the partially hydrogenated trans- > containing vegetable oils and a decreasing amount of the lauric acid- > containing oils. As a result, there has been an increased > consumption of trans fatty acids and linoleic acid and a decrease in > the consumption of lauric acid. This shift in diet has an effect on > the fatty acids the body has available for metabolic activities. > With Roex's Coconut Oil supplement, you ensure you are getting enough > lauric-acid containing oils that have a big role to play in keeping > your body balanced and healthy. Each capsule consists of 1,000 mg of > unprocessed coconut oil. the pure coconut oil contains medium fatty > acids that the body quickly metabolizes and converts to energy. > > The multiple benefits attributed to coconut oil include: > > . It can help you lose weight, or help maintain your perfect weight > > . Help reduce your risk of heart disease > > . Lower your cholesterol > > . Help with digestive complications > > . Boost metabolism and help promote healthy thyroid function > > . Rejuvenate your skin > > . Increase your energy level > > Directions: As a dietary supplement, take three capsules twice > daily, preferably at mealtime. > > Taken From: www.Roex.com ... > Roex, Inc. develops and markets its own line of dietary supplements > and related products using the highest quality materials from around > the world that address structure and function in the body. > > A positive attitude and an optimistic outlook can awaken you to so many > new possibilities and opportunities (that self-doubt and negativity > completely miss). > > SaharaSalafi > > > --------------------------------- > Brings words and photos together (easily) with > PhotoMail - it's free and works with . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 By all means share your own experiences with coconut oil with us. Coconut Oil > > > Coconut Oil > > > When you think of oils in your diet, the first words that come to > mind might be " fat " , " bad " , and " unhealthy " . You may equate oils > with being overweight, an increased risk for heart disease, having > high blood pressure and cholesterol, and maybe ever a bad > complexion. Imagine a good oil that can actually do just the > opposite by improving your body's cholesterol levels, enhancing your > skin, and supporting your overall health. Coconut oil has a unique > role in the diet as an important physiologically functional food. > The health and nutritional benefits that can be derived from > consuming coconut oil have been recognized in many parts of the world > for centuries. Although the advantage of regular consumption of > coconut oil has been under -appreciated by the consumer and producer > alike for the past two or three decades, its unique benefits are > compelling for the health-minded consumer of today. As a leader in > the nutraceutical industry, bringing superior products to health- > conscious consumers, Roex is proud to introduce a pure, unprocessed > coconut oil supplement in an easy to swallow softgel capsule that > delivers this exceptionally beneficial oil to you! > > Get the Fact on Coconut Oil: > It is too bad that coconut oil's true benefits went largely unnoticed > and unaccepted by the nutrition and diet industry in recent times. > Wrongly affiliated with many of the " bad " saturated fats, coconut oil > has been blamed (and wrongly accused) for many years as a cause of > increased cholesterol levels, and risk for heart disease. Because > heart disease is the number one killer in America, it is easy to see > how any " oil " quickly gets labeled as " bad " . > > Coconut oil is an edible oil that has been consumed in tropical > places for thousands of years. It was once prevalent in western > countries, including the United Sates. Popular cookbooks advertised > it at the end of the 19th century. With a long shelf life and a > melting point of 76 degrees, it was a favorite in the baking > industry. But a negative campaign against saturated fats in general - > and the tropical oils in particular - led to most food manufacturers > abandoning coconut oil in favor of the polyunsaturated oils that come > from the main cash crops in the United States, particularly soy. > > But studies done on traditional tropical populations that consume > large amounts of coconut oil show JUST THE OPPOSITE to this notion > that coconut oil is " bad " . To the contrary, studies done on native > diets show that these populations are generally in good health, and > don't suffer from many of the modern problems that plague western > nations. > > People who live in tropical climates and who have a diet high in > coconut oil are healthier, have less heart disease, cancer, colon > problems and so on, than people who eat other fats. Two such groups > of people include those from Melanesia and the Yucatan. These people > are slightly hyperthyroid because of the thyroid stimulating effects > of coconut oil plus a diet that includes protein (fish) and adequate > fruit (stimulates thyroid function). > > In all, a history of misinformation and disinformation ruined coconut > oil's otherwise worthy reputation. Now it is returning to glory and > redefining itself with the help of sound science and an exploration > of its amazing health benefits. > > Good Versus Bad Cholesterol: > > Most people know there is a good and a bad cholesterol. Back when > measurements of serum cholesterol were first done, only the total of > both HDL ( " good cholesterol " ) and LDL ( " bad cholesterol " ) were read. > Now that testing has become more sophisticated, doctors look more at > the balance of these two types of cholesterol. The goal is not to > have a good overall cholesterol " number " , but instead, have a good > ratio of good to bad (or HDL to LDL). > > In studying substances that affect cholesterol, researchers today > note whether a substance raises cholesterol levels of HDL or LDL > levels. In some cases, certain foods lower total cholesterol, but > only by lowering good HDL cholesterol while at the same time actually > raising levels of the bad LDL cholesterol. Studies now show that > coconut oil actually Increases the good HDL cholesterol, while > lowering LDL. so total cholesterol levels may actually increase, but > in a very favorable ratio. > > Antimicrobial Effects of Coconut Oil: > > The antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties of coconut > oil's main components- the medium chain fatty acids/triglycerides > ( " MCTs " ) - have been known to researchers since the 1960s. Research > has shown that microorganisms that are inactivated include bacteria, > yeast, fungi, and enveloped viruses. > > The secret to coconut oil's germ-fighting characteristics is lauric > acid, the most prevalent fatty acid found in coconut oil. Lauric > acid is famous for its antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal > properties in destroying lipid-coated viruses. Lauric acid is such > an effective fighter that nature ensures this nutrient gets delivered > to babies through a mother's breast milk. Once the body receives > Lauric acid, it then converts the molecule to a fatty acid derivative > called monolaurin, which is the substance responsible for protecting > the infants from viral, bacterial or protozoal infections. In other > words, the lauric acid in coconut oil is used by the the body to make > the same ailment fighting fatty acid derivative (monolaurin) that > babies make from the lauric acid they get from their mother's milk. > Until just recently, this important benefit has been largely > overlooked by the medical and nutrition community. > > What This all Means: > Coconut oil is a function food that may offer tremendous benefits to > the body on a variety of different levels, from supplementing its own > defenses to assisting in the control of cholesterol levels. > > Increasingly, over the past 40 years, the American diet has undergone > major changes, many of which have involved fats and oils. There has > been an increasing supply of the partially hydrogenated trans- > containing vegetable oils and a decreasing amount of the lauric acid- > containing oils. As a result, there has been an increased > consumption of trans fatty acids and linoleic acid and a decrease in > the consumption of lauric acid. This shift in diet has an effect on > the fatty acids the body has available for metabolic activities. > With Roex's Coconut Oil supplement, you ensure you are getting enough > lauric-acid containing oils that have a big role to play in keeping > your body balanced and healthy. Each capsule consists of 1,000 mg of > unprocessed coconut oil. the pure coconut oil contains medium fatty > acids that the body quickly metabolizes and converts to energy. > > The multiple benefits attributed to coconut oil include: > > . It can help you lose weight, or help maintain your perfect weight > > . Help reduce your risk of heart disease > > . Lower your cholesterol > > . Help with digestive complications > > . Boost metabolism and help promote healthy thyroid function > > . Rejuvenate your skin > > . Increase your energy level > > Directions: As a dietary supplement, take three capsules twice > daily, preferably at mealtime. > > Taken From: www.Roex.com ... > Roex, Inc. develops and markets its own line of dietary supplements > and related products using the highest quality materials from around > the world that address structure and function in the body. > > A positive attitude and an optimistic outlook can awaken you to so many > new possibilities and opportunities (that self-doubt and negativity > completely miss). > > SaharaSalafi > > > --------------------------------- > Brings words and photos together (easily) with > PhotoMail - it's free and works with . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 About the coconut oil, yes I heard some great things about it and I bought a 16 oz container. My only problem was when I tried to cook using the oil it seems to evaporate VERY fast. I am doiung anything wrong. Has anybody tried the coconut oil succefully? In hypothyroidism , " Kerry Ann Faithfull " <kerry@...> wrote: > > By all means share your own experiences with coconut oil with us. > > Coconut Oil > > > > > > Coconut Oil > > > > > > When you think of oils in your diet, the first words that come to > > mind might be " fat " , " bad " , and " unhealthy " . You may equate oils > > with being overweight, an increased risk for heart disease, having > > high blood pressure and cholesterol, and maybe ever a bad > > complexion. Imagine a good oil that can actually do just the > > opposite by improving your body's cholesterol levels, enhancing your > > skin, and supporting your overall health. Coconut oil has a unique > > role in the diet as an important physiologically functional food. > > The health and nutritional benefits that can be derived from > > consuming coconut oil have been recognized in many parts of the > world > > for centuries. Although the advantage of regular consumption of > > coconut oil has been under -appreciated by the consumer and producer > > alike for the past two or three decades, its unique benefits are > > compelling for the health-minded consumer of today. As a leader in > > the nutraceutical industry, bringing superior products to health- > > conscious consumers, Roex is proud to introduce a pure, unprocessed > > coconut oil supplement in an easy to swallow softgel capsule that > > delivers this exceptionally beneficial oil to you! > > > > Get the Fact on Coconut Oil: > > It is too bad that coconut oil's true benefits went largely > unnoticed > > and unaccepted by the nutrition and diet industry in recent times. > > Wrongly affiliated with many of the " bad " saturated fats, coconut > oil > > has been blamed (and wrongly accused) for many years as a cause of > > increased cholesterol levels, and risk for heart disease. Because > > heart disease is the number one killer in America, it is easy to see > > how any " oil " quickly gets labeled as " bad " . > > > > Coconut oil is an edible oil that has been consumed in tropical > > places for thousands of years. It was once prevalent in western > > countries, including the United Sates. Popular cookbooks advertised > > it at the end of the 19th century. With a long shelf life and a > > melting point of 76 degrees, it was a favorite in the baking > > industry. But a negative campaign against saturated fats in > general - > > and the tropical oils in particular - led to most food manufacturers > > abandoning coconut oil in favor of the polyunsaturated oils that > come > > from the main cash crops in the United States, particularly soy. > > > > But studies done on traditional tropical populations that consume > > large amounts of coconut oil show JUST THE OPPOSITE to this notion > > that coconut oil is " bad " . To the contrary, studies done on native > > diets show that these populations are generally in good health, and > > don't suffer from many of the modern problems that plague western > > nations. > > > > People who live in tropical climates and who have a diet high in > > coconut oil are healthier, have less heart disease, cancer, colon > > problems and so on, than people who eat other fats. Two such groups > > of people include those from Melanesia and the Yucatan. These people > > are slightly hyperthyroid because of the thyroid stimulating effects > > of coconut oil plus a diet that includes protein (fish) and adequate > > fruit (stimulates thyroid function). > > > > In all, a history of misinformation and disinformation ruined > coconut > > oil's otherwise worthy reputation. Now it is returning to glory and > > redefining itself with the help of sound science and an exploration > > of its amazing health benefits. > > > > Good Versus Bad Cholesterol: > > > > Most people know there is a good and a bad cholesterol. Back when > > measurements of serum cholesterol were first done, only the total of > > both HDL ( " good cholesterol " ) and LDL ( " bad cholesterol " ) were read. > > Now that testing has become more sophisticated, doctors look more at > > the balance of these two types of cholesterol. The goal is not to > > have a good overall cholesterol " number " , but instead, have a good > > ratio of good to bad (or HDL to LDL). > > > > In studying substances that affect cholesterol, researchers today > > note whether a substance raises cholesterol levels of HDL or LDL > > levels. In some cases, certain foods lower total cholesterol, but > > only by lowering good HDL cholesterol while at the same time > actually > > raising levels of the bad LDL cholesterol. Studies now show that > > coconut oil actually Increases the good HDL cholesterol, while > > lowering LDL. so total cholesterol levels may actually increase, but > > in a very favorable ratio. > > > > Antimicrobial Effects of Coconut Oil: > > > > The antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties of coconut > > oil's main components- the medium chain fatty acids/triglycerides > > ( " MCTs " ) - have been known to researchers since the 1960s. Research > > has shown that microorganisms that are inactivated include bacteria, > > yeast, fungi, and enveloped viruses. > > > > The secret to coconut oil's germ-fighting characteristics is lauric > > acid, the most prevalent fatty acid found in coconut oil. Lauric > > acid is famous for its antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal > > properties in destroying lipid-coated viruses. Lauric acid is such > > an effective fighter that nature ensures this nutrient gets > delivered > > to babies through a mother's breast milk. Once the body receives > > Lauric acid, it then converts the molecule to a fatty acid > derivative > > called monolaurin, which is the substance responsible for protecting > > the infants from viral, bacterial or protozoal infections. In other > > words, the lauric acid in coconut oil is used by the the body to > make > > the same ailment fighting fatty acid derivative (monolaurin) that > > babies make from the lauric acid they get from their mother's milk. > > Until just recently, this important benefit has been largely > > overlooked by the medical and nutrition community. > > > > What This all Means: > > Coconut oil is a function food that may offer tremendous benefits to > > the body on a variety of different levels, from supplementing its > own > > defenses to assisting in the control of cholesterol levels. > > > > Increasingly, over the past 40 years, the American diet has > undergone > > major changes, many of which have involved fats and oils. There has > > been an increasing supply of the partially hydrogenated trans- > > containing vegetable oils and a decreasing amount of the lauric > acid- > > containing oils. As a result, there has been an increased > > consumption of trans fatty acids and linoleic acid and a decrease in > > the consumption of lauric acid. This shift in diet has an effect on > > the fatty acids the body has available for metabolic activities. > > With Roex's Coconut Oil supplement, you ensure you are getting > enough > > lauric-acid containing oils that have a big role to play in keeping > > your body balanced and healthy. Each capsule consists of 1,000 mg of > > unprocessed coconut oil. the pure coconut oil contains medium fatty > > acids that the body quickly metabolizes and converts to energy. > > > > The multiple benefits attributed to coconut oil include: > > > > . It can help you lose weight, or help maintain your perfect weight > > > > . Help reduce your risk of heart disease > > > > . Lower your cholesterol > > > > . Help with digestive complications > > > > . Boost metabolism and help promote healthy thyroid function > > > > . Rejuvenate your skin > > > > . Increase your energy level > > > > Directions: As a dietary supplement, take three capsules twice > > daily, preferably at mealtime. > > > > Taken From: www.Roex.com ... > > Roex, Inc. develops and markets its own line of dietary supplements > > and related products using the highest quality materials from around > > the world that address structure and function in the body. > > > > A positive attitude and an optimistic outlook can awaken you to so > many > > new possibilities and opportunities (that self-doubt and negativity > > completely miss). > > > > SaharaSalafi > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Brings words and photos together (easily) with > > PhotoMail - it's free and works with . > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Hi, I fry with coconut oil all the time, and yeast is still a beast at our house... Lynn > > Hi how do you use coconut oil? I found it in the health food store but > it is semi formed? (looking for help with yeast). tks julie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 Hi how do you use coconut oil? I found it in the health food store but it is semi formed? Hi The first time I got coconut oil a few months ago, it was liquid. Then a few days ago I noticed what was left in the bottle had turned to a copha looking solid. I went to the Health Food store and all of theirs had too. We've just gone from summer to a cold snap here (Australia) so I figure its dependent on outside temperature as to how it presents. So instead of pouring a little into the pan now, I just scoop a bit in - works the same. We use it, not for yeast, but because it is an MCT (medium chain triglyceride) which is supposedly easier to digest than most oils (which are either mono or poly-unsaturated). Note though that coconut oil is high phenol & /or amine (can't remember which). Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 > The first time I got coconut oil a few months ago, it was liquid. Then a > few days ago I noticed what was left in the bottle had turned to a copha > looking solid. I went to the Health Food store and all of theirs had too. > We've just gone from summer to a cold snap here (Australia) so I figure its > dependent on outside temperature as to how it presents. Yes, it changes from liquid to solid at something resembling normal room temperature. >>Note though that coconut oil is high > phenol & /or amine (can't remember which). Moderate salicylate [phenol] and high amine http://www.zip.com.au/~ataraxy/Salic_03.txt Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Here too; it is liquid on hot days and solid on cold days. I use it in place of shortening. It makes amazingly light and fluffy baked products. My son's cookies were twice their usual size and really soft. Amy > > > Hi how do you use coconut oil? I found it in the health food store but > it is semi formed? > > Hi > The first time I got coconut oil a few months ago, it was liquid. Then a > few days ago I noticed what was left in the bottle had turned to a copha > looking solid. I went to the Health Food store and all of theirs had too. > We've just gone from summer to a cold snap here (Australia) so I figure its > dependent on outside temperature as to how it presents. So instead of > pouring a little into the pan now, I just scoop a bit in - works the same. > We use it, not for yeast, but because it is an MCT (medium chain > triglyceride) which is supposedly easier to digest than most oils (which are > either mono or poly-unsaturated). Note though that coconut oil is high > phenol & /or amine (can't remember which). > Good luck > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 ls coconut oil high phenol? Please advise......JennL Amy <noahsmom7898@...> wrote: Here too; it is liquid on hot days and solid on cold days. I use it in place of shortening. It makes amazingly light and fluffy baked products. My son's cookies were twice their usual size and really soft. Amy > > > Hi how do you use coconut oil? I found it in the health food store but > it is semi formed? > > Hi > The first time I got coconut oil a few months ago, it was liquid. Then a > few days ago I noticed what was left in the bottle had turned to a copha > looking solid. I went to the Health Food store and all of theirs had too. > We've just gone from summer to a cold snap here (Australia) so I figure its > dependent on outside temperature as to how it presents. So instead of > pouring a little into the pan now, I just scoop a bit in - works the same. > We use it, not for yeast, but because it is an MCT (medium chain > triglyceride) which is supposedly easier to digest than most oils (which are > either mono or poly-unsaturated). Note though that coconut oil is high > phenol & /or amine (can't remember which). > Good luck > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Jenn, I believe coconut oil is considered " moderately high " . On Apr 16, 2006, at 3:56 PM, jenn kjhi wrote: > ls coconut oil high phenol? Please advise......JennL > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 All, Am also interested in expert opinion with respect to coconut oil. We do not use it for cooking but have just bought some Kirk's Castile Coco soap for my 4 yr ASD son. The soap formula contains no synthetic materials it contains on Coconut Soap, Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Coconut Oil and Natural Fragrance.....would line advice on sutiability of this soap for ASD children. Andy/Kathleen/Dana et all - any expert views pls. Kind Rgds, Chidi jenn kjhi <help4kali@...> wrote: ls coconut oil high phenol? Please advise......JennL Amy <noahsmom7898@...> wrote: Here too; it is liquid on hot days and solid on cold days. I use it in place of shortening. It makes amazingly light and fluffy baked products. My son's cookies were twice their usual size and really soft. Amy > > > Hi how do you use coconut oil? I found it in the health food store but > it is semi formed? > > Hi > The first time I got coconut oil a few months ago, it was liquid. Then a > few days ago I noticed what was left in the bottle had turned to a copha > looking solid. I went to the Health Food store and all of theirs had too. > We've just gone from summer to a cold snap here (Australia) so I figure its > dependent on outside temperature as to how it presents. So instead of > pouring a little into the pan now, I just scoop a bit in - works the same. > We use it, not for yeast, but because it is an MCT (medium chain > triglyceride) which is supposedly easier to digest than most oils (which are > either mono or poly-unsaturated). Note though that coconut oil is high > phenol & /or amine (can't remember which). > Good luck > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 It sounds like a very mild hypoallergenic soap. Unless you see a resultant rash, I think it would be fine. Sometimes a product like this works for years and then you develop a sensitivity, but in that case, just change. Peace, Kathy E. > > All, > > Am also interested in expert opinion with respect to coconut oil. We do not use it for cooking but have just bought some Kirk's Castile Coco soap for my 4 yr ASD son. The soap formula contains no synthetic materials it contains on Coconut Soap, Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Coconut Oil and Natural Fragrance.....would line advice on sutiability of this soap for ASD children. > > Andy/Kathleen/Dana et all - any expert views pls. > > Kind Rgds, > Chidi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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