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01-21-2009, 10:15 PM | #1 | |||
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Someone just emailed me a very interesting link. I saw all this info on Virgin Coconut Oil and it's LOADED with saturated fat but supposedly is BETTER than olive oil and canola.
I had never heard of virgin coconut oil. The site said that it's the hydrogenated coconut oil that is NOT good for you. But the virgin organic coconut oil is good for the heart and the arteries. Just google Virgin Coconut Oil and see what pops up. They all look like advertisements to me. But who knows if the information is correct or not? Anyone know this? Thanks much. Melody
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01-21-2009, 11:07 PM | #2 | ||
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I started including this in my supplement regimen a month or two ago afetr reading some intersting links in the Parkinson's forum and what it has done in terms of brain and memory power with Alzheimers patients.
I have noticed a little more sharpness mentally. Nothing I can quantify though. |
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01-21-2009, 11:44 PM | #3 | |||
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I have some in my cabinet, use it once in awhile instead of butter on toast. You need to get the good virgin coconut oil for that, though, so it tastes like coconut. I've used it in some recipes that the coconut taste works with also. The fat in virgin coconut oil is better for you than most oils, though I can't say I've noticed any dramatic difference in brain power (maybe just too many holes in the brain for it to help ), but that's just my experience..You'll only know how it works (or doesn't) for you by trying it.
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01-22-2009, 05:56 AM | #4 | ||
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Hello Everyone!
MelodyL - Very few people know that there is more than one type of saturated fat? Coconut oil is 92% saturated but most of it are medium chain fatty acids (MCFA). Almost all other oils/fats are mostly, if not entirely, long chain fatty acids (LCFA). Unlike LCFAs like soybean oil, olive oil, canola oil, etc., MCFA-rich coconut oil go straight to your liver to power metabolism. MCFAs are so different from LCFAs. Their absorption, transport, metabolism and uses are completely different. Did you know that canola oil is NOT a natural oil? Canola comes from genetically modified rapeseed, whose toxic erucic acid content is reduced. Problem is, the purification process wherein canola is subjected to high-degree heat, gives canola oil its 4-5 percent transfat content. Just my two cents. Cheers, CoconutOilGuy |
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01-22-2009, 08:37 PM | #5 | |||
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Well you sold me. Trouble is I just came home and went on the computer.
I was in NYC today and went to a big health food store. And there in front of me WAS ORGANIC VIRGIN COCONUT OIL. I thought it would look like oil but it was solid. I also thought you can cook with it. Am I wrong? I mean, if I do a stir fry with this, won't it have a coconut taste?? The prices ranged from $12.99 to $17.99 Next time I'm in the city, I'll buy a small bottle. How exciting. A new oil in my life. I MUST GET A LIFE!!!! lol
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01-23-2009, 11:44 AM | #6 | |||
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Hi Mel
sadly that guy had good info but was here to sell, and wouldnt stop trying to spam his website soooooo anyways, the coconut oil does give a slight flavor to stuff and yes, it goes solid white when not heated. You can also stir a little into steamed veggies instead of butter....delish!
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