Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - Coconut Oil: My Experience |
Here's the story on my experience with coconut oil (thanks for asking, Amber).
I first read about the benefits of coconut oil last spring on Dr.
Mercola's blog. I was skeptical that it would actually help with weight
loss, but decided to start using it, just based on its nutritional
benefits. That was in April. Over the next few months, I noticed I was
losing weight. I don't weigh myself regularly, so I didn't realize it
at first. In March, I weighed somewhere between 160 and 165 lbs. By the
end of June, the range was 140-145 lbs. I lost 20 lbs. without really
even realizing it! Here are the possible contributing factors, for me:
I was refined sugar-free at this time. Also, I had already stopped
cooking with all trans-fats and vegetable oils (canola, corn, soybean,
etc.). I had no exercise plan in place (unless you count lifting
laundry baskets and chasing toddlers), and I was not dieting in any
other way.
I was really not cooking much with coconut oil. At that time I was
cooking with some coconut oil (Spectrum Organic refined, which is
cheaper than the really good stuff), butter, and olive oil. What I
would do, is eat about one tablespoon of the Garden of Life coconut oil
(Extra virgin, organic, not bleached, refined or deodorized) in the
morning, either straight off the spoon (tastes great!), or on my
oatmeal (I didn't microwave my oatmeal or the coconut oil, and I think
that might make a difference).
Here are the brands that I have tried:
LouAnn (cheapest of the cheap from Wal-Mart; wouldn't buy it again)
Spectrum Organic (ok to cook with, I still think, but not as high quality as others)
Garden of Life (still my favorite - best tasting and highest quality, I think)
Nutiva (my husband's favorite, he had similar results with this brand; also very high quality)
Tropical Traditions (recommended by Dr. Mercola)
Jarrow (I think that's the name; also high quality, tastes like Nutiva brand)
Here are a couple of links from Dr. Mercola that talk about coconut oil, why it's gotten a bad rap, and why it's so good for you.
The weight loss benefit apparently comes because coconut oil speeds up
your metabolism. I found that when I first started eating the coconut
oil that it took me longer to get hungry later in the day, and it also
gave me a boost of energy. About olive oil: it is good for you, but
only if you don't cook with it. I believe that cooking with olive oil
results in the formation of some trans-fats. It is very good for you
when you eat it raw (salads, on bread, etc.), but unlike coconut oil,
it is fattening. Personally, I still use an olive oil cooking
spray, just because it's so quick and easy to spray a pan, as opposed
to coating it with butter or coconut oil. But once I figure out a
better way of coating my pans, I probably will.
I hope this is helpful. I know different people have different ideas
about fats and oils, and this is one view that you don't hear very
often. Usually we hear how terrible for us saturated fats are, but I
think this is misinformation.
Blessings!
Amey
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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - Coconut Oil |
| Posted by borderling |
| I didn't realize that coconut oil would aid in weight loss. I began using it about 4 months ago after reading The Maker's Diet. Do you eat a teaspoon every morning? I just cook with it. Maybe I'll try eating just plain. I could sure use some weight loss. :) |
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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 - Thank you! |
| Posted by Amber |
I'm sorry I didn't come by sooner. This is GREAT! I'm buying some tomorrow!
For weightloss, another great thing is:
2tsp raw honey
2tsp Bragg's Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
8oz. water
mix and drink. it doesn't taste bad.
Last thing, want to enter my HSteadB Contest?
God Bless,
Amber |
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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 - oil |
| Posted by alllnc |
| I have this oil too. I was taking it, but I gained weight. However, when I gained weight, I was drinking a lot of whole milk from the farmer and also drinking a lot of kefir shakes with maple syrup. I think I gained from that. I stopped drinking so much milk and kefir shakes. I stopped gaining. Now I will try the oil again. Thank you for reminding me. I was an average of 125-130 pounds. I am now 143-148 lbs. I really would like to take that extra poundage off. I just joined Bally's Total Fitness to help also. |
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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 - FYI |
| Posted by Amber |
| I went out today, but couldn't make it to the health food store or Wal-Mart, but I'm going tomorrow, so I can get the cocoanut oil. BUT, can you believe they don't sell it at Toys R Us, Party City, or Dillard's. What is this world coming to?! |
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