COCONUT OIL! - Page 3

DEBI IN OHIO · 04-29-2008, 05:46 AM

i dont know how anyone just eats it out of the jar with a spoon...I mean it just looks like a pile of lard when its solid...

dawnyama · 04-29-2008, 05:53 AM

Debi

I find the easiest way to eat it is off the spoon. I do it every day. It is a solid at a certain temp, but in the summertime at my house it stays liquid. Right around now the weather in SC is starting to warm up enough that it stays liquid overnight. In the winter I store my oils on my stovetop so that every time the oven is on they get liquified. If it is solid in the AM and I am taking my oil first thing I warm it up in the jar in a pot of boiling water. It is best to not use the microwave, but when pressed for time I will occassionally succomb to that. And yes, it takes getting used to in order to get the oil down. I have been doing it for years and sometimes I still get that gag feeling. And I don't like it in my shakes--the chunks don't appeal to me. Good luck!

DEBI IN OHIO · 04-29-2008, 07:32 AM

thank you dawn....I just had my first attempt at "bark" I figured it would be easier to get down that way...I dont like chunky shakes either

dawnyama · 04-29-2008, 07:43 AM

Ooh-I don't care for the bark either. It was always too greasy for me. And the smell totally turned me off too. And I couldn't get it sweet enough. Too much to fool with, hence the take it straight method for me. LOL

AllieCat0817 · 04-29-2008, 08:11 AM

I like to stir mine plain into yogurt (and since my yogurt is already doctored up, it doesn't matter). I cant take it straight because it hurts my throat. Go figure.

SA_Momma · 04-29-2008, 09:55 AM

I bought some today and sauteed my onions and tuna in a tsp full for dinner...it tasted good. This was in a jar, organic, cold-pressed marked specifically for cooking and frying.

My DH uses coconut oil on his hair daily, not the cooking variety though and our elders swear by it for healthy hair growth...he's trying to introduce our boys to it, but it's a no go for them

Lori P · 04-30-2008, 02:09 PM

hello, Ive been reading so much on the CO I have 3 links up right now.. lol.. I have been using it in my hot tea and coffee.. and as a lotion.. I had a sunburn and it was peeling and i put it on and no more peal just tan..

I don't like the bark its to rich for me.. and ya too greasy. I might play around with it and add some sf jello mix and heat it all up together and see how that freezes mabey w/some cream cheese or something..

today was my first morning to pull with it.. and i did notice my teeth were wighter imediately.. that was awesome..

I have laryngitis right now.. and im hoping it will help along with the med..

DEBI IN OHIO · 05-01-2008, 06:22 AM

I didnt like the bark either, I did see one recipe where someone used protein powder in it, maybe that would help?????.........
its slimy and greasy,even out of the freezer

immelting · 05-01-2008, 06:24 AM

the only way I can stomach the stuff is if I melt it and drink it like a shot - I really can't stand the taste of it, but it does wonderful things for my skin and my health

Kris T. · 05-02-2008, 11:50 AM

Ok, so I finally got mine from netrition and took a teeny bit and melted it in my coffee. Yum! This was about 3 hrs ago, and I feel my stomach starting to clench up (or I guess my intestines.). I had read to start out slow, so I think I only ate about 1 t. Yikes! I'll try to stick with it, but I think that's enough for the day. I need to go out biking, so I think I'll try it as a lipgloss to keep them from getting windburned!

meeha · 05-05-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllieCat0817

. I cant take it straight because it hurts my throat. Go figure.

I thought it was just me, when I take it straight my throat feels sore and raw for a while.

meeha · 05-05-2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEBI IN OHIO

I didnt like the bark either, I did see one recipe where someone used protein powder in it, maybe that would help?????.........
its slimy and greasy,even out of the freezer

ITA, I have tried the bark many times and it always come out the same. Looks really yummy but not good at all.

mindysf · 05-05-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocksout4cheese

ok, so far today i have used it for my teeth & me & my daughter's skin! she's 2 and has skin issues, doctors don't know what they're doing and have been of no help. she has had little bumps on her face from around 5 months or so, and now has them on legs & arms & stuff, i thought it was eczema but they say it's not... yet they can't tell me WHAT it is... so hopefully the CO will help!

Hi there. My daughter is 18 months, and she occasionally gets mild bumps like that. One thing is just that young tender skin is more vulnerable to the elements, but it could also indicate a very mild allergic reaction to something she's eating, something she's wearing, or laundry detergent. CO might help, though---I'd be curious to know how it goes! I'll try it on my daughter the next time she has a little outbreak.

boje · 08-14-2008, 11:17 AM

Hi everyone. I just joined this lovely site! This forum is filled with fun, informative stuff. I love it! I wanted to share how I take my 3.5 tablespoons of VCO per day.

I get it out of the way first thing with my Breakfast:

Make toast.
(I use Food for Life Millet Bread or Food for Life Ezeikel Bread. I keep both for variety. The Millet is soley used for toast but the Ezeikel is incredible for sandwiches or toast.)
Put 3.5 TBSP (or whatever amount you currently use!) in a small little bowl.
Pour over toast very carefully allowing the bread to slowly absorb the oil.
Take a little bit of honey once the oil is looking like its not going to fall over the edges and smear it on top. ( I use Trader Joes Creamed Honey for a soft and lovely flavor)

Make Toast
Measure 3.5 TBSP. in a small little bowl, then add 1 heaping TBSP or more (haven't actually measured this) of Maranatha Organic Creamy & Raw Almond Butter. Mix it to a oily paste and spread on toast. Again, be patient as it will run everywhere if you apply it too fast.

Faux French Toast (for this I have only tried it with the EziekelBread so far)
Toast Bread
Measure 3.5 TBSP. in a small little bowl, then add 1 heaping TBSP or more (haven't actually measured this) of Maranatha Organic Creamy & Raw Almond Butter. Mix it to a oily paste.
Spread on toast, let it just pour all over, messily.
Stack the 2 peices of toast on top of each other.
Squeeze Agave Nectar all over it like you would Maple Syrup. (I use Madhava Agave)
Use knife and fork. I take my time in the morning with this. It's rich. I have it with Mate tea while on the computer in the morning and its really a treat.

Cereal
Take Earths Best Organic Whole Grain Rice Cereal (usually in Baby Section)
Pour some in a bowl, I dont measure this.
Pour in the 3.5 TBSP. oil and mix together.
Squeeze some Agave Nectar in and mix - I dont measure this either.
Pour some milk on top (I use lowfat organic)
The coldness of the milk form the little crystal textures which I love.
Mix and eat.

boje

kmh123 · 08-31-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Debi

I find the easiest way to eat it is off the spoon. I do it every day. It is a solid at a certain temp, but in the summertime at my house it stays liquid. Right around now the weather in SC is starting to warm up enough that it stays liquid overnight. In the winter I store my oils on my stovetop so that every time the oven is on they get liquified. If it is solid in the AM and I am taking my oil first thing I warm it up in the jar in a pot of boiling water. It is best to not use the microwave, but when pressed for time I will occassionally succomb to that. And yes, it takes getting used to in order to get the oil down. I have been doing it for years and sometimes I still get that gag feeling. And I don't like it in my shakes--the chunks don't appeal to me. Good luck!

Hi, I was curious about microwaving CO and why it is bad? thanks in advance!

jacksmixedtape · 08-31-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boje

Hi everyone. I just joined this lovely site! This forum is filled with fun, informative stuff. I love it! I wanted to share how I take my 3.5 tablespoons of VCO per day.

I get it out of the way first thing with my Breakfast:

Make toast.
(I use Food for Life Millet Bread or Food for Life Ezeikel Bread. I keep both for variety. The Millet is soley used for toast but the Ezeikel is incredible for sandwiches or toast.)
Put 3.5 TBSP (or whatever amount you currently use!) in a small little bowl.
Pour over toast very carefully allowing the bread to slowly absorb the oil.
Take a little bit of honey once the oil is looking like its not going to fall over the edges and smear it on top. ( I use Trader Joes Creamed Honey for a soft and lovely flavor)

Make Toast
Measure 3.5 TBSP. in a small little bowl, then add 1 heaping TBSP or more (haven't actually measured this) of Maranatha Organic Creamy & Raw Almond Butter. Mix it to a oily paste and spread on toast. Again, be patient as it will run everywhere if you apply it too fast.

Faux French Toast (for this I have only tried it with the EziekelBread so far)
Toast Bread
Measure 3.5 TBSP. in a small little bowl, then add 1 heaping TBSP or more (haven't actually measured this) of Maranatha Organic Creamy & Raw Almond Butter. Mix it to a oily paste.
Spread on toast, let it just pour all over, messily.
Stack the 2 peices of toast on top of each other.
Squeeze Agave Nectar all over it like you would Maple Syrup. (I use Madhava Agave)
Use knife and fork. I take my time in the morning with this. It's rich. I have it with Mate tea while on the computer in the morning and its really a treat.

Cereal
Take Earths Best Organic Whole Grain Rice Cereal (usually in Baby Section)
Pour some in a bowl, I dont measure this.
Pour in the 3.5 TBSP. oil and mix together.
Squeeze some Agave Nectar in and mix - I dont measure this either.
Pour some milk on top (I use lowfat organic)
The coldness of the milk form the little crystal textures which I love.
Mix and eat.

boje

Those all sound like yummy, carby ways to eat coconut oil. Maybe you thought you were on a different board? Just playin'.

Been making peanut butter cups with it lately. Gives the chocolate a nice snap!

Prozak · 08-31-2008, 06:21 PM

If you melt the CO fist and pour it slooooooooooooowly into your blender while blending, there will be no lumps.

Another thing I need to try (tomorrow, I am writing a note to myself..) is to blend melted CO and some raw egg, and pour it into my coffee with cream. The warm oil will temper the eggs and the eggs will keep the oil from floating on top (supposedly..)

hmmmmm a protein filled cup of coffee with CO, breakfast on the go!

04-29-2008, 05:53 AM	#62
dawnyama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 895 Gallery: dawnyama WOE: Atkins	Debi I find the easiest way to eat it is off the spoon. I do it every day. It is a solid at a certain temp, but in the summertime at my house it stays liquid. Right around now the weather in SC is starting to warm up enough that it stays liquid overnight. In the winter I store my oils on my stovetop so that every time the oven is on they get liquified. If it is solid in the AM and I am taking my oil first thing I warm it up in the jar in a pot of boiling water. It is best to not use the microwave, but when pressed for time I will occassionally succomb to that. And yes, it takes getting used to in order to get the oil down. I have been doing it for years and sometimes I still get that gag feeling. And I don't like it in my shakes--the chunks don't appeal to me. Good luck! __________________ Dawn in SC

04-29-2008, 09:55 AM	#66
SA_Momma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jhburg, South Africa Posts: 649 Gallery: SA_Momma Stats: 249/ Restart 211.6/186/155 5.6" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/24/08	I bought some today and sauteed my onions and tuna in a tsp full for dinner...it tasted good. This was in a jar, organic, cold-pressed marked specifically for cooking and frying. My DH uses coconut oil on his hair daily, not the cooking variety though and our elders swear by it for healthy hair growth...he's trying to introduce our boys to it, but it's a no go for them Last edited by SA_Momma : 04-29-2008 at 09:56 AM.

04-30-2008, 02:09 PM	#67
Lori P Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Waukomis, Oklahoma Posts: 397 Gallery: Lori P Stats: 186.5/149/110 WOE: low carb Start Date: 1/11/06	hello, Ive been reading so much on the CO I have 3 links up right now.. lol.. I have been using it in my hot tea and coffee.. and as a lotion.. I had a sunburn and it was peeling and i put it on and no more peal just tan.. I don't like the bark its to rich for me.. and ya too greasy. I might play around with it and add some sf jello mix and heat it all up together and see how that freezes mabey w/some cream cheese or something.. today was my first morning to pull with it.. and i did notice my teeth were wighter imediately.. that was awesome.. I have laryngitis right now.. and im hoping it will help along with the med.. __________________ 159, 150, 145 140, 135, 130, 125, 120, 115, 110 A good friend will help you up when you fall down...a best friend will laugh and trip you again

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04-29-2008, 05:46 AM	#61
DEBI IN OHIO Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,037 Gallery: DEBI IN OHIO Stats: 247/197/150 WOE: Diabetic.lower carbs Start Date: 05/01, restart 2/22/08 again	i dont know how anyone just eats it out of the jar with a spoon...I mean it just looks like a pile of lard when its solid...

04-29-2008, 07:32 AM	#63
DEBI IN OHIO Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,037 Gallery: DEBI IN OHIO Stats: 247/197/150 WOE: Diabetic.lower carbs Start Date: 05/01, restart 2/22/08 again	thank you dawn....I just had my first attempt at "bark" I figured it would be easier to get down that way...I dont like chunky shakes either

04-29-2008, 07:43 AM	#64
dawnyama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 895 Gallery: dawnyama WOE: Atkins	Ooh-I don't care for the bark either. It was always too greasy for me. And the smell totally turned me off too. And I couldn't get it sweet enough. Too much to fool with, hence the take it straight method for me. LOL

04-29-2008, 08:11 AM	#65
AllieCat0817 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeastern Coastal SC Posts: 11,192 Gallery: AllieCat0817 Stats: 213.5/130-135/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 5/23/03	I like to stir mine plain into yogurt (and since my yogurt is already doctored up, it doesn't matter). I cant take it straight because it hurts my throat. Go figure.

05-01-2008, 06:22 AM	#68
DEBI IN OHIO Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,037 Gallery: DEBI IN OHIO Stats: 247/197/150 WOE: Diabetic.lower carbs Start Date: 05/01, restart 2/22/08 again	I didnt like the bark either, I did see one recipe where someone used protein powder in it, maybe that would help?????......... its slimy and greasy,even out of the freezer

05-01-2008, 06:24 AM	#69
immelting Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 76 Gallery: immelting	the only way I can stomach the stuff is if I melt it and drink it like a shot - I really can't stand the taste of it, but it does wonderful things for my skin and my health

05-02-2008, 11:50 AM	#70
Kris T. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 808 Gallery: Kris T. Stats: Was 140, now 113 @ 5'3" WOE: Atkins-2002-maintaining Start Date: 2/25/08	Ok, so I finally got mine from netrition and took a teeny bit and melted it in my coffee. Yum! This was about 3 hrs ago, and I feel my stomach starting to clench up (or I guess my intestines.). I had read to start out slow, so I think I only ate about 1 t. Yikes! I'll try to stick with it, but I think that's enough for the day. I need to go out biking, so I think I'll try it as a lipgloss to keep them from getting windburned!

08-14-2008, 11:17 AM	#74
boje Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1 Gallery: boje	Hi everyone. I just joined this lovely site! This forum is filled with fun, informative stuff. I love it! I wanted to share how I take my 3.5 tablespoons of VCO per day. I get it out of the way first thing with my Breakfast: Make toast. (I use Food for Life Millet Bread or Food for Life Ezeikel Bread. I keep both for variety. The Millet is soley used for toast but the Ezeikel is incredible for sandwiches or toast.) Put 3.5 TBSP (or whatever amount you currently use!) in a small little bowl. Pour over toast very carefully allowing the bread to slowly absorb the oil. Take a little bit of honey once the oil is looking like its not going to fall over the edges and smear it on top. ( I use Trader Joes Creamed Honey for a soft and lovely flavor) Make Toast Measure 3.5 TBSP. in a small little bowl, then add 1 heaping TBSP or more (haven't actually measured this) of Maranatha Organic Creamy & Raw Almond Butter. Mix it to a oily paste and spread on toast. Again, be patient as it will run everywhere if you apply it too fast. Faux French Toast (for this I have only tried it with the EziekelBread so far) Toast Bread Measure 3.5 TBSP. in a small little bowl, then add 1 heaping TBSP or more (haven't actually measured this) of Maranatha Organic Creamy & Raw Almond Butter. Mix it to a oily paste. Spread on toast, let it just pour all over, messily. Stack the 2 peices of toast on top of each other. Squeeze Agave Nectar all over it like you would Maple Syrup. (I use Madhava Agave) Use knife and fork. I take my time in the morning with this. It's rich. I have it with Mate tea while on the computer in the morning and its really a treat. Cereal Take Earths Best Organic Whole Grain Rice Cereal (usually in Baby Section) Pour some in a bowl, I dont measure this. Pour in the 3.5 TBSP. oil and mix together. Squeeze some Agave Nectar in and mix - I dont measure this either. Pour some milk on top (I use lowfat organic) The coldness of the milk form the little crystal textures which I love. Mix and eat. boje

08-31-2008, 06:21 PM	#77
Prozak MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada eh! Posts: 1,604 Gallery: Prozak Stats: 210/161 [pregnancy].... Now 210/168/130 WOE: Barry Groves - Gary Taubes (High Fat - VLCarb) Start Date: 07/04 - Kept it off 3 years...... Restart 03/18/08	If you melt the CO fist and pour it slooooooooooooowly into your blender while blending, there will be no lumps. Another thing I need to try (tomorrow, I am writing a note to myself..) is to blend melted CO and some raw egg, and pour it into my coffee with cream. The warm oil will temper the eggs and the eggs will keep the oil from floating on top (supposedly..) hmmmmm a protein filled cup of coffee with CO, breakfast on the go!