Comments on: Let’s talk coconut oil!

By: Jody - Fit at almost 52

Jody - Fit at almost 52 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:57:44 +0000

LOVED this post. I have read a lot about coconut oil in the past few years, good, bad & basically what you said & I tend to agree with you. I like your moderate approach to this & sensible conclusions!

I am reading a book now & will chat a bit tomorrow about it on my blog .. saturated fats (good or bad, high protein, low carb… I am reviewing it Monday the 16th on my site… they contacted me & even though I am not a follower of this plan, they still wanted me to read & review.

YES, I went the way too little fat route when I was young & stupid… not good! But I am not sure about this saturated fat stuff although I know people that swear by it…

Anyway, I digress…

Great post! THX! I am not a good cook so this helps!
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By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:29:54 +0000

I love all that is coconut. .-= Robin´s last blog ..Increased Heartrate Can Release Negativity =-.

By: Fitcetera

Fitcetera — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:06:51 +0000

I actually just bought myself some creamed coconut (the only ingredient!) which says you can cook with it. I also use coconut milk in my shakes on occasion and try to find the one with the least amount of added ingredients.
I’m with you on the fat thing 100%. I don’t shun fats anymore. I’m not too liberal with them but aim for a moderate amount with each meal.
Great post, Lori. Thanks.
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By: Diane Fit to the Finish

Diane Fit to the Finish — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:30:26 +0000

I know that Hanlie (FertileHealthy) uses coconut oil. I've never tried it, but I have heard great things about the health benefits of it! Thanks for sharing. .-= Diane Fit to the Finish´s last blog ..What About Pregnancy? =-.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:35:11 +0000

Thanks for the info, I've never used coconut oil other than in hand lotions lol. I might just have to try it. .-= Dawn´s last blog ..Another busy day =-.

By: Andra

Andra — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:22:46 +0000

Dr. Mercola is also a big fan of virgin coconut oil. It's also amazing topically on hair and skin. Coconut oil makes the most amazing deep hair conditioner! .-= Andra´s last blog ..Try Something New: Monkfish =-.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:35:15 +0000

Thanks for the info Lori!! I have issues digesting high fat foods, nuts and eggs are the only things that don’t bother my stomach, hence why I eat so much of them! I should give coconut oil a try to see if it fares any better on my tummy than olive or canola oil. I just wish it wasn’t so dang expensive…
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By: Anne K.

Anne K. — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:55:51 +0000

Thanks for the coconut oil info! I’m really curious to try it out. And I love coconut flavor, so I can’t go wrong
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By: PTG1002

PTG1002 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:35:13 +0000

Wow – I’ll have to look for that at the store! Thanks for the really informative post!
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By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:02:37 +0000

I sort of use in on my skin in that the soap I make uses coconut oil in it. I have been thinking about massaging it directly onto my face to see what happens. I do rub it on my hands, and it soaks right in, which is wonderful.