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Topic: Adjusting to coconut oil? (using it more often)
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teasel Knowflake Posts: 7458 From: Registered: Apr 2009
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posted April 17, 2012 08:29 PM
I'm trying this out, after my mother thought I was coconut oil mad, and bought me some for my birthday, along with two books.I didn't mind a teaspoon of it melted in heated V8, but I just mixed it with olive oil and spices (on potatoes), and I can still taste it. I don't eat much, and I'm feeling rather overwhelmed by coconut. How much do you use? And if you use it a lot, how long did it take you to adjust? Thanks. IP: Logged |
cathy Knowflake Posts: 257 From: canada Registered: Jul 2009
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posted April 19, 2012 01:12 AM
I bought a big jar, tried it all kinds of ways,don't like the taste. I now just use it as a skin cream.IP: Logged |
trillian Knowflake Posts: 51 From: Registered: Apr 2009
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posted April 21, 2012 05:03 PM
teasel, I've been using the oil off and on for a few years. There are those (like Ray Peat and Matt Stone) who say it's just fine to use the refined coconut oil, which is less expensive and doesn't taste of coconut.I use the virgin stuff, and find that I just feel better when I'm taking it. In the morning, I put a tablespoon or two in my smoothie. If I want some later in the day I have it in tea. IP: Logged |
SunChild unregistered
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posted April 22, 2012 02:30 AM
I put about a tablespoon in chia 'pudding' with cacao & honey. sort of boring these days but it's my medicine. When I first tasted it (9 years ago) raw, I ate it straight up. Then i found some raw recipes. So the easiest one was thar I mixed cacao and agave syrup and then ate it like a treat. I did that for many years. IP: Logged |
Stawr Moderator Posts: 3523 From: N. America Registered: Nov 2010
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posted September 28, 2015 11:45 PM
I'll have a spoonful of it sometimes. I've also made my own shaving cream and leave in conditioner with it. IP: Logged |
Valentine Knowflake Posts: 277 From: Canada Registered: Dec 2014
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posted September 29, 2015 12:52 AM
I've been taking a teaspoon a day, for over a year, I still don't like the taste.IP: Logged |
Ceres_Moon Knowflake Posts: 109 From: Netherlands Registered: Sep 2015
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posted September 29, 2015 08:58 AM
I REALLY wanted to switch over to coconut oil for many things...cooking, baking, smoothies etc. But I just can't digest it. It's like stomach cramps within 10 min - and I'm not OK for 24 hours or so. I have the same reaction with "raw butter". Olive oil seems to be the only thing that doesn't bother me - but I know you're not supposed to use it for cooking. IP: Logged |
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1942 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011
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posted October 03, 2015 03:56 PM
I love coconut oil in homemade granola. I think if you are adding coconut oil it to your diet for health reasons you could start out mixing it with other oils in very minute quantities. It doesn't require a huge amount of oil per day to benefit. I think sometimes we overdo what is actually recommended. IP: Logged |
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1942 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011
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posted October 03, 2015 04:00 PM
Greeks, Italians, etc. have been cooking with olive oil forever!!! The quality of oil is important. Definitely should not be heated to super high temperatures. Cooking tip: if you are making pasta sauce the oil or fat isn't added until the end, even after the heat is turned off. IP: Logged |
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1942 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011
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posted October 03, 2015 04:02 PM
I'm sure the cold pressed coconut oil is healthier than the heated or heavily processed types. IP: Logged |
Randall Webmaster Posts: 58246 From: Saturn next to Charmaine Registered: Apr 2009
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posted October 04, 2015 02:49 PM
Yes, heat destroys enzymes.IP: Logged |
mirage29 Knowflake Posts: 4238 From: us Registered: May 2012
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posted October 04, 2015 11:07 PM
Read some articles on it. I'll have to try it!Ceres Moon, I get reactions to things too. Goats Milk gives me the same reaction you just spoke of. Then I found out that Soy Milk was triggering migraines. I love coconut. Hey, I wonder what it would taste like to add a spoon of Chocolate Syrup? Or??? With a little lime?? (music) You Put The Lime In The Coconut (The Hit Crew) [3:46] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niwYg8x9Brw IP: Logged |
Randall Webmaster Posts: 58246 From: Saturn next to Charmaine Registered: Apr 2009
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posted October 05, 2015 01:17 PM
Love that song.IP: Logged |
Valentine Knowflake Posts: 277 From: Canada Registered: Dec 2014
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posted October 05, 2015 04:39 PM
I got some virgin coconut oil capsules, I'm now taking.IP: Logged |
Randall Webmaster Posts: 58246 From: Saturn next to Charmaine Registered: Apr 2009
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posted October 06, 2015 09:54 AM
Let us know if there's a difference.IP: Logged |
Randall Webmaster Posts: 58246 From: Saturn next to Charmaine Registered: Apr 2009
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posted October 07, 2015 05:02 PM
You should see a difference in the skin on your face first.IP: Logged |
Valentine Knowflake Posts: 277 From: Canada Registered: Dec 2014
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posted October 08, 2015 12:14 AM
quote: Originally posted by Randall: Let us know if there's a difference.
I don't think there's much difference, though I prefer the capsules as there's no taste. IP: Logged |
Ceres_Moon Knowflake Posts: 109 From: Netherlands Registered: Sep 2015
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posted October 08, 2015 03:43 PM
Very interesting about the capsules. IP: Logged |
Randall Webmaster Posts: 58246 From: Saturn next to Charmaine Registered: Apr 2009
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posted October 09, 2015 05:20 PM
They are probably concentrated.IP: Logged |
Stawr Moderator Posts: 3523 From: N. America Registered: Nov 2010
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posted October 20, 2015 12:37 AM
I love the taste and smell of coconut oil.I will never add it to my coffee ever again. I have stomach issues anyways so I can handle a spoon of it. I enjoy, and I'm glad that I do since there are so many benefits. Good for digestion and good for the brain. I just make a solid perfume with it too! IP: Logged |