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sodejakajal
November 26, 2022
Coconut oil is a healthy oil that has been used for centuries as a food, in skin care and beauty products, as an energy source and to preserve food. This article explains the many benefits of coconut oil and how it can be used in everyday life. Visit : https://www.truemeds.in/blog/coconut-oil-use-nutrition-and-health-benefits
sodejakajal
September 29, 2022
Coconut oil is a food item that is original from tropical country, it is a pure healthy oil that is used for cooking and also for cosmetic. It is a kind of edible oil that contains saturated fatty acids that can help you to lose weight and also it can also be used for household and healthcare purpose. Coconut oil is used for cooking and for cosmetic for hair and skin.
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Lhos Y.
January 3, 2022
In my opinion, I say get it out of your diet! Even full fat coconut milk can do the same! I have my proof too.
I am on a health kick. Been doing weights and cardio for the last 9 months. I decided to try carb cycling which was very short lived! Since I’m vegan it was recommended to use coconut milk and fats. But I already knew coconut oil had raised my cholesterol a few years back. So I didn’t want to mess with that. But light coconut milk, sure why not (FYI: carb cycling is hard to do on a pantbased diet, on low carb days it seems it is a starvation day since food is so limited, which I didn’t like, hence why it was short lived, but I prob needed pro help).
Soon after though I had my annual blood work and of course my ldl was too high! Even my doc was confused, since I was doing cardio and weights, plus vegan. I cut down even my olive oil intake. I use like 1/4 tsp of olive oil for me and my spouse. Sometimes I don’t use oil at all. We do avocados, but we never even eat half, between the both of us, we eat less than 20g. Plus my hdl didn’t even go up. My overall cholesterol wasn’t life threatening, since it was well under 190 but my ldl was still too high as it was at the limit, plus non of it was balance! She did mention the meds options, which no way I’m going on that stuff! But I wasn’t bad enough though to need those, she admitted.
So I say don’t use CO, if you do, use it once in awhile but don’t do it for health! It’s not a healthy option like some of those bad awful non science based claims. Mct oil, don’t fall for it, it’s the same artery clogging garbage! Full fat coconut milk be careful with as well and if you must, use it only on special occasions.
I’m tired of companies adding coconut milk and oils to many vegan products. I’m also tired of vegan recipes using the artery clogging garbage as if it was the healthiest option! It’s not! Stay clear of those vegan ice creams and cheeses too!
Since I am on a health and getting stronger kick, I don’t really bake as much. When I do, I replace the stuff with either veg oil or eb. I think eb at least i know it’s not trying to be healthy, plus it taste way better anyway. But normally I use veg oil, try to do half apple sauce lately too, to cut the oil (I admit it’s not as great though as using the full amount of oil). But I try to just avoid baked goods all together as of lately. As far as a vegan whip cream, we don’t have much options there, so if I use it it’s on rare occasions.
Anyway I will have my blood work again in May. Hopefully my ldl will be better then. Best
I am on a health kick. Been doing weights and cardio for the last 9 months. I decided to try carb cycling which was very short lived! Since I’m vegan it was recommended to use coconut milk and fats. But I already knew coconut oil had raised my cholesterol a few years back. So I didn’t want to mess with that. But light coconut milk, sure why not (FYI: carb cycling is hard to do on a pantbased diet, on low carb days it seems it is a starvation day since food is so limited, which I didn’t like, hence why it was short lived, but I prob needed pro help).
Soon after though I had my annual blood work and of course my ldl was too high! Even my doc was confused, since I was doing cardio and weights, plus vegan. I cut down even my olive oil intake. I use like 1/4 tsp of olive oil for me and my spouse. Sometimes I don’t use oil at all. We do avocados, but we never even eat half, between the both of us, we eat less than 20g. Plus my hdl didn’t even go up. My overall cholesterol wasn’t life threatening, since it was well under 190 but my ldl was still too high as it was at the limit, plus non of it was balance! She did mention the meds options, which no way I’m going on that stuff! But I wasn’t bad enough though to need those, she admitted.
So I say don’t use CO, if you do, use it once in awhile but don’t do it for health! It’s not a healthy option like some of those bad awful non science based claims. Mct oil, don’t fall for it, it’s the same artery clogging garbage! Full fat coconut milk be careful with as well and if you must, use it only on special occasions.
I’m tired of companies adding coconut milk and oils to many vegan products. I’m also tired of vegan recipes using the artery clogging garbage as if it was the healthiest option! It’s not! Stay clear of those vegan ice creams and cheeses too!
Since I am on a health and getting stronger kick, I don’t really bake as much. When I do, I replace the stuff with either veg oil or eb. I think eb at least i know it’s not trying to be healthy, plus it taste way better anyway. But normally I use veg oil, try to do half apple sauce lately too, to cut the oil (I admit it’s not as great though as using the full amount of oil). But I try to just avoid baked goods all together as of lately. As far as a vegan whip cream, we don’t have much options there, so if I use it it’s on rare occasions.
Anyway I will have my blood work again in May. Hopefully my ldl will be better then. Best
X
June 19, 2018
A year ago, I had a clogged artery which led to a (thankfully) minor heart attack and the need for a stent. I have been a lifelong vegetarian, and the only change I made to my diet was that I began using coconut oil in cooking a year or so before. In that year, my cholesterol level, which has never been particularly high before, had soared.
My sister, who'd been using coconut oil for longer than I and in larger quantities, also had a (more severe) heart attack, and now has 2 stents. Our cardiologists both told us to quit the coconut oil immediately. Mine called it "poison". I went back to using olive and grape seed oil, and since then, my cholesterol level has dropped back down to near-normal, and that's WITHOUT the use of any cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins, etc). My sister has had similar results.
That experience was enough to prove to me that contrary to all the claims that coconut oil is a "heart-healthy" food, it can actually be a potential killer for people who have the propensity for high cholesterol.
My sister, who'd been using coconut oil for longer than I and in larger quantities, also had a (more severe) heart attack, and now has 2 stents. Our cardiologists both told us to quit the coconut oil immediately. Mine called it "poison". I went back to using olive and grape seed oil, and since then, my cholesterol level has dropped back down to near-normal, and that's WITHOUT the use of any cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins, etc). My sister has had similar results.
That experience was enough to prove to me that contrary to all the claims that coconut oil is a "heart-healthy" food, it can actually be a potential killer for people who have the propensity for high cholesterol.
Laura L.
February 28, 2018
Interesting article, thanks! As for me, I prefer olive oil, I think that coconut oil is more useful in cosmetology. For example, it helps to cure acne http://skintagsremoving.com/how-to-use-coconut-oil-for-acne-how-to-apply-before-and-after-results/
Nancy C.
February 21, 2018
I have evolved a skin oil that I like very much: 2 parts virgin coconut oil, one part argan oil (Trader Joes), half part sea buckthorn oil (get it from SIBU in Utah, and about the same high grade olive oil. I make up about a third of a cup at a time. I rub it on scars, use it on my hair and work it into my cuticles. I frequently do "oil pulling," i.e. swish coconut oil around in my mouth, and it "pulls" out mucus. I always do this before speaking it public. See the vast website Wellness Mama for many more uses. wellnessmama.com
John
December 21, 2017
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Amy S.
August 24, 2017
I find this article informative and for me coconut oil is a tree of life that is good for everything. I have my own website about the benefits, recipes and other stuff about coconut oils. You can check on my link: http://coconutoils.com/
Brionna P.
August 18, 2017
Man, whoever copy edited this really wasn't paying attention. So many typos...
Rastus F.
June 23, 2017
Have had red splotches on my face, been to two dermatologists and used countless prescription creams, did no good. Started using coconut oil on my face as a moisturizer. Within 2 days the red spots were gone and haven't come back. Yes, it's great stuff.
Laura
June 11, 2017
Sri Lankans consume all forms of coconut in their cooking and use coconut oil exclusively; they have very low incidence of heart disease, however their diet is also rich in vegetables, spices (especially turmeric and chilli's), so point is: overall diet more important than any one single item.
Rose
June 6, 2017
I've been using coconut oil for years on my face as a moisturizer. I'm sure genetics has something to do with my skin but as I approach 70 I don't have a wrinkle on my face.
petalpusher
June 4, 2017
Never substitute coconut oil for melted butter for brushing on phyllo for baklava. Even if it is 'butter' flavored, it does not work well. It's great to have a choice of oils, but where butter is best, use it!
SpeshulK
June 4, 2017
I love coconut oil, olive oil, grass fed butter (K2 baby!), flax oil. I use ozonated coconut oil on my skin. Unprocessed it and moderation is the key! Be healthy ppl! Reading a book called "Aging Backwards" by Esmond Miranda White and its so interesting. May we all age healthier and eat better.
tamater S.
June 4, 2017
Great post, Sarah. It sort of reminds me of the Agave bandwagon. I switched to it because I kept reading on the net, that it had a much lower Glycemic Index than other sugars. Well, it's one of those things that you read over and over again, until you subconsciously believe it. So you reach for it (at the 'health food' store, where it first appeared) and all of a sudden agave was EVERYwhere, for about 10 years, until the truth started leaking out.
I guess there's a reason why so much money is spent on MARKETING.
I guess there's a reason why so much money is spent on MARKETING.
X
June 19, 2018
I SO agree with you on this! I also jumped on that agave bandwagon some years ago, thinking it was a healthier alternative than sugar or artificial sweeteners until I learned that it's not. I'm now using xylitol (which tastes great), and so far, I haven't seen any negative information on it but I'm keeping my eyes open anyway. You never know if/when something may come to light.
Lhos Y.
January 3, 2022
That stuff is bad too, if not worse! You should look into that garbage too! If you are speaking of monk fruit, good luck finding it wo xylitol added, I’ve looked. That stuff is horrible for most humans gi track! It also messes with the glycemic levels in a very odd way. There are other reasons why it’s not great either, just look into it and decide for yourself! It’s like when they were saying how agave was better than sugar years. The only good thing about that stuff is the calories is low to nothing, but at a price, of farting all night! I would rather use agave in that case, or just give me some real maple syrup! I threw that garbage out! I read plenty on why it’s not the greatest option. Plus you are only suppose to have such a small amount! But people bake with it too! Yeah nah! I would rather bake with sugar or nothing at all. But anyway that’s my opinion. “Don’t believe the hype”!
Zensister
June 4, 2017
Coconut oil has its place in my kitchen alongside olive oil, avocado oil, butter, and nut oils. My overall cholesterol is a little bit high, but well balanced, so my doctor isn't too concerned. I also use it on my skin, but it seems to work better for my particular skin type mixed with tallow and other oils. I think since everyone is different, our fat needs vary, but what seems to work best for me is a balanced combination of fats- for me, heavier on the olive oil with coconut, nut, and animal fats thrown in for flavor and fatty acid variety.
FamilyCook
June 4, 2017
Hi this is an interesting story. However, i just noticed a factual error.
I know Marie-Pierre St-Onge, she is not at Cornell but at Columbia School of Medicine - you may wish to correct your story.
I know Marie-Pierre St-Onge, she is not at Cornell but at Columbia School of Medicine - you may wish to correct your story.
Sarah J.
June 4, 2017
Thanks for pointing out that error, FamilyCook. I'll correct the article and add a note acknowledging the change.
Melissa
June 4, 2017
The American myth that fat is the devil is why we have the health crisis that we do in the US. Fat is good. Whole grains and refined carbohydrates are the real enemy. I wish more people knew this.
tamater S.
June 4, 2017
I'm with you on this, 100% - I'm STILL trying to lose the fear of fat. "Fat makes you fat!" is something I heard my whole childhood. The other thing I heard was, that if you're going to have fat, have the smallest bit possible, and make it margarine...And it was hydrogenated!
Liza M.
June 4, 2017
My humble opinion is this article is based on outdated research that vilifies saturated fat included the one found in coconut oil, butter and lard. Part of this vilification was generated by sugar industry and really LDL/HDL data is not anymore interpreted as straight-forwardly as it used to be. Once you understand and research that and stop being so afaraid of good fat that is so very important for our brain, skin, and everything in our body that gets pummeled on a daily basis by environmental factors as well as processed chemically changed products including ridiculous "low-fat" we keep consuming, we can have an entirely different conversation about coconut oil (and butter and lard while we are at it)
sullymorgan
June 4, 2017
Totally agree. The overall diet matters a lot with respect to the health benefits of coconut oil (or any other fat source). UCSF's Robert Lustig's works are great at explaining carbohydrate, fat, insulin response, etc. I'm not surprised at the commenters below who said their LDL went up when simply adding coconut oil to an existing diet rather than adding it to a keto or other low carb plan.
X
June 5, 2017
I'm vegetarian. I eat no white flour or sugar and only small amounts of fat free dairy. I cook all my own food and am very diligent about reading labels and avoiding trans fat, saturated fat, excessive sugar (even natural sugar) and sodium. I eat a high fiber diet with lots of vegetables and legumes and only whole grains. My cholesterol level was good until I made the singular change of adding coconut oil to my diet. When my cholesterol went up 30 points, my doctor told me to stop eating it because it's too high in saturated fat.
X
June 4, 2017
I switched from butter and olive oil to coconut oil for "health" reasons and my cholesterol jumped 30 points. My cardiologist asked me what the hell I was eating since my last visit and when I told him coconut oil, he said to "Knock it off!".
X
June 5, 2017
Aside from natural sugars in fresh fruit (mostly berries), 1 teaspoon of coconut sugar in my coffee once per day.
The coconut oil is the only change I made to my diet.
The coconut oil is the only change I made to my diet.
Joan
June 4, 2017
The discover of using coconut oil on my skin was a god send and helped me win a three year battle with eccema/ psoriasis that started in my late 40s. it absorbs quickly and easily and doesn't ruin my clothes and sheets the way other options did.
My cat craves it too...
My cat craves it too...
Hilary M.
June 4, 2017
That's interesting, Joan. I must have used just a bit too much on my face at night. Perhaps I will try it again :-)
Renée (.
June 4, 2017
I live in South Florida, keep kosher, and (metaphorically) became ill when I discovered that my beloved Cuban bread was made with lard. So, I had to figure out how to make it myself. Coconut oil was my savior. You can use half as much for the same effect, and avoid it tasting like coconut. My customers at the Farmers' Market were very appreciative for the substitution, as well.
Don't get me started on the re-proliferation of lard and bacon grease into baked goods, like pie crusts, biscuits, etc. I'm back to having to ask what's in something before eating anything in restaurants and even friends' homes. :p
Don't get me started on the re-proliferation of lard and bacon grease into baked goods, like pie crusts, biscuits, etc. I'm back to having to ask what's in something before eating anything in restaurants and even friends' homes. :p
PG T.
June 4, 2017
Sorry for your trouble, but the glorious end results of using lard in baked goods is a well-established fact amongst the pastry cognoscenti. And as the saying goes, everything's better with bacon. Kosher food rules certainly do keep you on your toes. But nowadays, so many people have so many food rules. You have lots of company!
Belle L.
June 4, 2017
i use coconut oil from A-Z, and everything in between,including cooking,hair,skin,i even use it to polish my furniture,its amazing i love it!
Skip D.
June 5, 2017
Me, too...everything! Love it on popcorn, sometimes mixed w/a bit of yogurt butter.
tamater S.
June 23, 2017
Is yogurt butter something you make yourself, by blending the two ingredients? I've never seen it in a store.
tamater S.
June 23, 2017
never heard of it as furniture polish. I'll try it for refreshing my cutting boards after their harsh disinfecting scrub.
meg
June 4, 2017
I am having problems eating any coconut products, sort of allergic response. I would like a viable substitution for all the different coconut products in recipes today. The oil I can figure mostly but the coconut cream ? I dunno, out seems all pervasive these days. I can't wait till it's over.
David
June 4, 2017
Because coconut cream is so thick and sweet, I would think that sweetened condensed milk would be a viable substitute. But, I would test my recipes before I made them for company.
Zensister
June 4, 2017
If you aren't vegan or dairy allergic, heavy cream can usually be used in place of coconut cream. I do the reverse often because of my dairy allergy.
carol
June 4, 2017
Kristin Kirkpatrick -- olive oil isn't as sexy as coconut oil?! I beg to differ -- olive oil still reigns as the sexiest oil -- the taste way more complex, and what's not to love about it's Mediterranean heritage. Don't get me wrong- I love coconut oil for baking and as a moisturizer but olive oil is king in my book.
Hilary M.
June 4, 2017
I'm 100% in agreement with you Carol :-) Olive oil is superb, especially the extra-virgin, cold-pressed variety. Both oils are different and both are lovely in their own way.
dzatz
June 4, 2017
but olive oil is less beneficial if consumed after 6 months of harvest date. I search for olive oil with a harvest date and so far find California Olive Ranch Olive Oil. anyone else?
tamater S.
June 23, 2017
I didn't know that! I've bee buying in bulk, and keeping in cold storage...been doing it for years...oy....thanks, dzatz
Belle L.
August 20, 2017
I agree i think coconut oil has a very sexy aroma,so does olive even though they smell totally different, i love the aroma they both have,i think both are wonderful natural oils so i combined the two of them together..the results amazing! i get doulble benefits in one oil..
GsR
June 4, 2017
Just curious as to why you did not include cardiologists in you interviews for the story. Neutrinists are good, but not really the same. And most cardiologists still seems to say olive oil rather than coconut.
Marie
June 4, 2017
I love coconut oil. My granddaughter who is a nutritionist, got me started using coconut oil. She uses it on her baby's skin, especially when she changes his diaper. I use it when I have a cut or scrape. It makes them heal better. It is wonderful for dry skin. It works much better than any other moisturizer. I also use it on my hair. To the person who said it made her hair greasy, don't use so much. That is the major thing to remember when using it on your body and hair,A LITTLE goes a long way!
Hilary M.
June 4, 2017
Oh yes - one more thing! Where on earth did the idea come from that adding coconut oil to coffee was a good thing? The very idea fills me with nausea - oily coffee??!! Bleurrrrrggggghhhhhh! The coffee afficionado's nightmare - quite disgusting . . .
deb O.
June 4, 2017
That is the bullet proof coffee thing- based on flawed science and a person wanting to make money off of others. It is so gross I can't even
Alaiyo T.
June 4, 2017
I just started using Coconut cream in my coffee and it is delicious !! At first the thought of using it made me gag...but if you use cream in your coffee you can use coconut cream in your coffee!!
Halli
June 4, 2017
Oh good grief, there's no need to post gross-sounding "sounds" for the rest of us to read to get your point across. I've used nonhomogenized milk in coffee, which also leaves tiny fat globules on top of the coffee, but in an interesting, not gross, way. The coconut oil addititions I've read about are for people who can't use dairy but want a creamy coffee without milk alternatives, and involve making a sort of latte with a little coconut oil and sweetener with the coffee in a blender. I think it sounds great, but not worth dirtying the blender to try. Try asking questions without disgusting "sounds" put in for no reason, please.
Hilary M.
June 4, 2017
No, I will write as I see fit - onomatopoeia and all. I refuse to dumb down my writing and, if you don't like it, you don't need to read it :-)
PG T.
June 4, 2017
Don't change a thing, @Hilary Minor! I found your post educational - I learned how to spell *bleurrrrrggggghhhhhh* correctly. I always thought it was FIVE h's, not SIX. Thank you! :o) #onomatopoeiarocks
X
June 5, 2017
I usually use "AAAACK!" or "YECCCHHH!" And sometimes "BLECCCHHH!", but I like your "bleurrrrrggggghhhhhh" so much better--it really gets the point across!
Hilary M.
June 5, 2017
Oh it certainly would be, Halli. I've so much enjoyed reading all your comments, though. Thank you for "AAAACK" and "YECCCHHH!" and "BLECCCHHH!" I will be writing those down in my special dictionary soon :-)) On the subject of fatty milk in coffee that leaves globs of oily stuff floating around on the top - that is equally bleurrrrggggghhhhh! I don't take cream in coffee because I want the pungency of the coffee to come through. I have decided to become a coffee snob in my old age and now buy single estate coffees from a specialist supplier who travels the world to find good coffees. His site is called "Has Bean" (www.hasbean.co.uk) and he has some wonderful coffees. My next consignment will be a coffee from Malawi in Central Africa. Malawi is such a beautiful country and I love it because I got engaged to my husband there. This year we celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary so Malawi did a good job :-)
Hilary M.
June 4, 2017
In India, coconut oil is commonly used in cooking. It is also used to oil the hair and is reputed to be a cooling agent in the case of fevers. I once had coconut oil poured over my head and massaged into my scalp when I was a child and had a fever. I cannot say I enjoyed the experience, neither can I say I experienced feeling cool but it was nice to have the care and attention I received and the fever went in due course, as it was probably fated to do anyway. I do occasionally use coconut oil to cook with, but I use it for its flavour prinicpally. I love adding shredded coconut to my breakfast oatmeal. I once tried adding some rose essential oil to coconut oil and used it as a face treatment at night. I found it too oily. I suppose if you have no alternatives to using it and fear using face creams that contain preservatives, coconut oil might be good for your skin, but would it help you if you had acne?
Robin J.
June 4, 2017
Remember when eggs and butter were horrible and egg substitutes and margarine were the rage? Now organic eggs and grass fed butter are the bomb (along with coconut oil) and margarine (and all hydrogenated oils) are taboo. Wait a while - more research will come and opinions will change. I am a coconut oil fan. When it became a staple in my diet, my cholesterol dropped dramatically. If you don't want to eat it, it still does wonders for your skin. I make lotion, deodorant and toothpaste with it. I'm a big fan of all things coconut.
Catherine
June 4, 2017
Research is often years behind what people currently practice and find helpful to work. Who is going to subsidize coconut research? The coconut industry? Perhaps Pharma will want to isolate one of the chemicals in coconut oil for a particular disease i.e., Alzheimer's. There will be lots of research to analyze at that time. However, it will likely be flawed science (as can be the case), one chemical extrapolating all the benefits of all the beneficial factors in coconut oil. BTW, the medical paradigm of elevated Cholesterol has flaws, as medicine is already realizing. Cholesterol does so many good things in our body, and is responsible for manufacturing many important hormones that we need. There are genetic diseases where your liver is producing too much cholesterol, but not because you are eating too much. The liver will synthesize cholesterol whether you eat it or not. The idea of watching your cholesterol is outdated already. Harvard needs to catch up of course.
tamater S.
June 6, 2017
Ooooh, the deodorant recipe? I make an exfoliant: A tiny drop of the oil in the palm of the hand, then some cornmeal, and if I have it, sometimes a pinch of milk powder. Rinse with a little whey, which I don't often have around, but you can use a little Braggs vinegar in water for the rinse.
Susan S.
June 4, 2017
I'm not one to attribute "miracle" status to any food, and I'm not vegan. I have coconut oil in my cupboard but don't use it much. I find it useful as a butter sub when making d sweets to bring to my brothers kosher home (where you can't follow a meat meal with a dairy-containing dessert). It's a good sub in things like flourless chocolate cake or a fruit crisp.
Gal C.
June 4, 2017
I started using coconut oil in coffee and coincidentally had bloodwork 3 months later & my cholesterol shot up 50 points, bad one plus overall number. Stopped using it and numbers dropped. Can't imagine how high my numbers could've gone had I just kept using it. Be very careful consuming it.
X
June 4, 2017
Its not coincidental. Same thing happened to me when I started cooking with coconut oil and using a coconut oil margarine in place of butter. I quit using it a few months ago and am due to go in for another test. Hopefully my cholesterol level will have dropped as yours did.
bmallorca
June 4, 2017
I had my bloodwork done after drinking "homemade" bulletproof coffee for a while--6 months? a year? and my levels were not ANY higher than before. I was able to drink coffee without adding sugar, and the fat kept me from feeling hungry mid morning. It also seemed to help my dry winter skin. I still drink it most mornings that I'm not traveling.
Halli
June 4, 2017
What is coconut oil margarine? It sounds like it would be hydrogenated, and thereby contain trans-fats? I use virgin organic coconut oil nearly as much as olive oil, due to its higher smoke points and stability under heat, and have very good cholesterol levels, though of course I acknowledge that all bodies are different.
X
June 5, 2017
It's called "Blend". It's supposed to be "heart healthy" which is the only reason I used it. I didn't use a lot of it though because it's high in sodium and I didn't like the coconut taste.
I use olive oil as well, don't eat meat and very little (non-fat) dairy. I also eat very little sugar, and especially no white or processed sugar. I do use ghee, but in small amounts. A little goes a long way. A teaspoon is enough to fry a whole pan of onions and has no trans fat, only 3 grams of saturated fat, 15 milligrams of cholesterol, and 15 milligrams of sodium, plus it tastes really good.
I use olive oil as well, don't eat meat and very little (non-fat) dairy. I also eat very little sugar, and especially no white or processed sugar. I do use ghee, but in small amounts. A little goes a long way. A teaspoon is enough to fry a whole pan of onions and has no trans fat, only 3 grams of saturated fat, 15 milligrams of cholesterol, and 15 milligrams of sodium, plus it tastes really good.
Lynn D.
June 3, 2017
I've heard that if you sauté kale in coconut oil, it's easier to scrape it into the compost later.
David
June 3, 2017
That's funny. It's even funnier because I've had 3 wholly unrelated people post the same thing in FB!!! I can attest to the fact that it works the same for spinach, too!
Margaret L.
June 4, 2017
I love coconut oil, and I love kale, but I think I love this joke more. Thanks, Lynn D.!
David
June 2, 2017
One of the things that I have read (anecdotal, at best) is that coconut oil, when heated to higher temps for things like sauteeing vegetables (stir frying in the wok, celery/onion/carrots/peppers for flavor bases, etc.) does not transform into the kinds of dangerous compounds that are the result of using rapeseed (canola) oil, and it has a higher heat tolerance than olive oil. I wish your article had explored those issues.
Halli
June 4, 2017
How would that be anecdotal? I was also surprised the author did not address this, but claims of scientific properties are not anecdotal, which would mean singular stories of experience.
SKK
June 2, 2017
I read Food52 for articles on food and recipes, not poorly researched articles and ill thought out conclusions on what to eat or not eat.
Jeff
June 4, 2017
Yes! Enough of these slipshod, poorly researched articles that cite questionable sources like:
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences
- University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health
- Nutrition Reviews
- Washington Post
- Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute
- Cornell University Medical School
- Harvard Medical School
- Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society
- The Alzheimer's Association
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences
- University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health
- Nutrition Reviews
- Washington Post
- Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute
- Cornell University Medical School
- Harvard Medical School
- Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society
- The Alzheimer's Association
Halli
June 4, 2017
So don't read these. If you have a particular problem with the research (like failing to address properties like smoke points and stability in heat) then state this, but why whine about an article instead of deciding not to read it? Sheesh.
Sienna S.
June 1, 2017
I don't think any food is incredible enough to do the 1,001 things attributed to coconut oil. This is especially true for the individual because we all metabolize differently. My grandma ate it daily and gained weight, I've used it on my hair to no avail (in fact it's awful and looks greasy), but it's also tasty and useful. I doubt it's a miracle, and it's probably wise to follow the adage of consuming within moderation, like you would any food. I like to idolize the meals and the effort, rather than a few select wonder-foods.
Janet C.
May 31, 2017
I use coconut oil in my smoothie and golden milk mix. I also fry veggies in it. I use it to replace butter when baking. I'm 55 and have the smoothest, softest skin of my life and I believe it is from eating coconut oil.
Belle L.
May 31, 2017
I love coconut oil and use it extensively for my household! Its num one in my eyes..olive oil is second..
Panfusine
May 31, 2017
Don't particularly care about the pendulum like swing about opinions of coconut oil, It was & continues to be an integral part of life, to massage into skin and hair as well as an indispensable ingredient for almost every dish from Kerala especially plantain chips.
and more recently, for my stash of home made soap, lipbalms and moisturizers.
The iconic vegetable stew from Kerala Avial is incomplete without a finishing drizzle of warm melted virgin coconut oil.
https://food52.com/recipes/22060-avial-stew-with-banh-pho-noodles
and more recently, for my stash of home made soap, lipbalms and moisturizers.
The iconic vegetable stew from Kerala Avial is incomplete without a finishing drizzle of warm melted virgin coconut oil.
https://food52.com/recipes/22060-avial-stew-with-banh-pho-noodles
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