Why Coconut Oil in Coffee? - Page 3

kittycitygirl · 04-28-2012, 02:12 PM

SpectrUm has made a spray (like Pam) using coconut oil. Has anyone tried that?

oriana · 04-28-2012, 07:44 PM

Where do you get it?

kittycitygirl · 04-28-2012, 08:03 PM

I saw it at my local grocer...surprising as they rarely go beyond SAD foods. It was with the other oils and sprays. I used it today. Worked well to spray my muffin pan. They came out nice

Geesebaby · 04-28-2012, 08:55 PM

Hi fellow Pittsburgh Low Carbers!!! I see you are getting VCO at Market Distric and Giant Eagle...what brands do you recommend or use? Does Wal-mart have it too by chance? Nice to have some "neighbors" on here!

kittycitygirl · 04-28-2012, 09:14 PM

I use spectrum

Yay more Burgh people!

Texas Girl · 04-29-2012, 05:05 AM

Months ago when I joined the low carb boards I got so excited reading about everyone's passion for this stuff.....bought a huge jar from the Vitamin Shop and it made me sick to my stomach. I probably had less than 1T of it. I definitely can't imagine eating this by the spoonfulls but would love to add this to my coffee etc. I know that it would be great for my skin and help me become more "regular"

What is the best way to start adding this into my diet? 1t?

I laugh when I read about some of you running out....my jar will probably last me a lifetime at this rate.

Thanks!

PghPALady1974 · 04-29-2012, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Geesebaby

Hi fellow Pittsburgh Low Carbers!!! I see you are getting VCO at Market Distric and Giant Eagle...what brands do you recommend or use? Does Wal-mart have it too by chance? Nice to have some "neighbors" on here!

Woo hoo!! What area of the Burg??? I get my Nutiva at Sunnybridge in Peters Twp if I'm not getting it through Netrition. Wal Mart DOES carry CO but it is in the vitamin section.

PghPALady1974 · 04-29-2012, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas Girl

Months ago when I joined the low carb boards I got so excited reading about everyone's passion for this stuff.....bought a huge jar from the Vitamin Shop and it made me sick to my stomach. I probably had less than 1T of it. I definitely can't imagine eating this by the spoonfulls but would love to add this to my coffee etc. I know that it would be great for my skin and help me become more "regular"

What is the best way to start adding this into my diet? 1t?

I laugh when I read about some of you running out....my jar will probably last me a lifetime at this rate.

Thanks!

You deff have to start out slow with CO. It will cause yeast die off so too much at once can make you 1-2 TEA spoons per day is good to start off with.

JaseT · 04-29-2012, 08:23 AM

I think using VCO to fry/scramble eggs is the easiest way to work it into your diet. I think since you're consuming it with food, it's less likely to cause tummy troubles at first.

kittycitygirl · 04-29-2012, 08:37 AM

Agree that starting small is best. I too mixed with foods to start. Built up slowly.

Funny about the running out thing...was just rethinking my emergency supplies....putting CO in there now! That, a bit of tuna and water.......I'll be ok! LOL
i see nutrition has it cheaper than I've seen at grocers in area lately. Putting in an order anyway, so will add that to it. Stock up time! 5$ shipping is cheaper than gas now!
Giant Eagle at the Waterworks for me if They aren't out of it...

shelby'snana · 04-29-2012, 09:17 AM

Do you buy it as a solid or a liquid... I'm confused !

Does it matter if it's a solid ? What brand do you all buy ? Does it matter?

JaseT · 04-29-2012, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelby'snana

Do you buy it as a solid or a liquid... I'm confused !

Does it matter if it's a solid ? What brand do you all buy ? Does it matter?

Depending on the room temperature, it's usually solid. The melting point is 76 degrees, so if the room is at that point or above, it's going to be liquid. From the research I've read, the organic virgin type is the best. I buy a few different brands, including Nutiva and Now.

juliekaboolie · 04-29-2012, 10:40 AM

Tried it in my coffee this morning as I've been following this thread. The taste is NOT unpleasant, but I believe the oil slick will take a bit of getting used to. Definitely filling, tho!!!

Arctic_Mama · 04-29-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by juliekaboolie

Tried it in my coffee this morning as I've been following this thread. The taste is NOT unpleasant, but I believe the oil slick will take a bit of getting used to. Definitely filling, tho!!!

One way to get around that - pour your coffee into an old jar and shake it, or use a blender. This gets it nice and emulsified with the coffee and mixes it well, so minimal oil slicks result

PghPALady1974 · 04-29-2012, 06:32 PM

I just keep my spoon in my mug and give it a swirl every so often!

kittycitygirl · 04-29-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PghPALady1974

I just keep my spoon in my mug and give it a swirl every so often!

Me too!

juliekaboolie · 04-30-2012, 11:26 AM

I'm lazy, so I just swirled the spoon until I was good to go and just drank it. Gotta say the CO is helping with regularity. Nice little benefit for the morning weigh-in. TMI...sorry.

kittycitygirl · 04-30-2012, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juliekaboolie

I'm lazy, so I just swirled the spoon until I was good to go and just drank it. Gotta say the CO is helping with regularity. Nice little benefit for the morning weigh-in. TMI...sorry.

yep! Good for that!

teri f · 04-30-2012, 02:44 PM

I've put it in my coffee every morning for years now. Its just a convenient way to consume it for me. Plus, it tends to make me a little hyper so I don't like to cook with it later in the day.

More Butter Please · 05-01-2012, 01:26 AM

I tried, but I just can't do the CO in coffee thing. Not even with HWC added.

So I take two tablespoons of of MCT oil before having my morning coffee. It doesn't taste like anything, and the first sip of coffee takes care of the gross oily coating left in my mouth.

smfarmgal · 05-01-2012, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tulipsandroses

By the way, as far as tastes go - I love coconut oil but much prefer Cocoa Butter in my coffee. Sooo good.

Huh, never thought of that! I bet both are good together...

(running off to try.... )

shelby'snana · 05-01-2012, 05:38 AM

OK , yesterday I bought CO. Rubbed it on my hands and feet before bed. Tasted a small amt on a spoon --- did the oil pulling for about 10 minutes.

My teeth were much smoother after sleeping. Gums don't feel as sore. Feet are soft. Didn't taste too bad --- and I don't care for coconut (except coconut rum )

)) hahaha

So, now I have it in my 1st cup of coffee....... yummy !!
Should I put it in 2nd cup or hold off since I just started it ?
Is 1 tsp enough to "get things moving" ?

PghPALady1974 · 05-01-2012, 05:43 AM

Since you are just starting I would prob stay at the 1 tsp. Use that amt for a few days then up it to 2. Take it slowly, unless you are going to be home all day!

shelby'snana · 05-01-2012, 05:48 AM

Yeah, I will cause I don't go to work until tonight . Also, haven't been potty in 3 days, so kinda would like that effect. But, don't want to overdo and not feel good.

Is that the only thing that will happen ?

PghPALady1974 · 05-01-2012, 05:56 AM

You MAY feel nauseous too if taking too much.

shelby'snana · 05-01-2012, 05:58 AM

K - thanks !

May use another teaspoon later in the day ..... I usually take a nap and drink coffee again before I go to work

That will be 5 or 6 pm

mamabear6 · 05-01-2012, 06:49 AM

Ohhh how I love coconut oil! I haven't been regular lately either, but just yesterday starting taking a tablespoon of it in my coffee and I'm back to normal! It makes me feel sooooo good I can't believe I ever stopped using coconut oil. Studying for my finals has also been LOADS easier with all this energy. I think it makes me feel more mentally alert.

juliekaboolie · 05-01-2012, 07:54 AM

I'm not noticing any mental alertness. Bummer. I did notice nausea when I had 2 tblsp....1 tblsp in each of my two cups of coffee. Hm.

Kathy623 · 05-01-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamabear6

Ohhh how I love coconut oil! I haven't been regular lately either, but just yesterday starting taking a tablespoon of it in my coffee and I'm back to normal! It makes me feel sooooo good I can't believe I ever stopped using coconut oil. Studying for my finals has also been LOADS easier with all this energy. I think it makes me feel more mentally alert.

Yes! Can't live without it!! I scramble my eggs in it on the weekends-not very much because I put 1 tsp. in each cup of coffee I drink. It will give me energy for a couple hours but I still get hungry.

I had lots of problems before I started on coconut oil and I am so glad that I started this thread because I feel it is a blessing!

Idreamofweightloss · 07-03-2012, 07:35 AM

A couple questions for yall. My CO doesnt seem to stay in a solid state once I bring it home. I put it in the pantry and by the end of the day its a liquid. Is this bad? Should I put it in the fridge? In the coffee how much oil am I wanting to add? I am really just looking for the benefit of being able to go to the bathroom as one poster listed.

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PghPALady1974 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PITTSBURGH PA Posts: 4,486 Gallery: PghPALady1974 WOE: thru my mouth	You MAY feel nauseous too if taking too much. Last edited by PghPALady1974; 05-01-2012 at 06:11 AM.. Reason: spelling!

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04-28-2012, 02:12 PM	#61
kittycitygirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Near The Burgh! :) Posts: 11,532 Gallery: kittycitygirl Stats: 215/152.6/150 5'9" WOE: Low Carb: my way;) Start Date: April 3, 2010	SpectrUm has made a spray (like Pam) using coconut oil. Has anyone tried that?

04-28-2012, 07:44 PM	#62
oriana Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,046 Gallery: oriana	Where do you get it?

04-28-2012, 08:03 PM	#63
kittycitygirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Near The Burgh! :) Posts: 11,532 Gallery: kittycitygirl Stats: 215/152.6/150 5'9" WOE: Low Carb: my way;) Start Date: April 3, 2010	I saw it at my local grocer...surprising as they rarely go beyond SAD foods. It was with the other oils and sprays. I used it today. Worked well to spray my muffin pan. They came out nice

04-28-2012, 08:55 PM	#64
Geesebaby Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 111 Gallery: Geesebaby Stats: 304/269/150 WOE: Atkins induction, Gluten Free Start Date: Feb. 21, 2012 lower carb, 5-22-12 Atkins	Hi fellow Pittsburgh Low Carbers!!! I see you are getting VCO at Market Distric and Giant Eagle...what brands do you recommend or use? Does Wal-mart have it too by chance? Nice to have some "neighbors" on here!

04-28-2012, 09:14 PM	#65
kittycitygirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Near The Burgh! :) Posts: 11,532 Gallery: kittycitygirl Stats: 215/152.6/150 5'9" WOE: Low Carb: my way;) Start Date: April 3, 2010	I use spectrum Yay more Burgh people!

04-29-2012, 05:05 AM	#66
Texas Girl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 206 Gallery: Texas Girl Stats: 174/153/151 - 5'7" WOE: Low carb eating Start Date: March 2012	Months ago when I joined the low carb boards I got so excited reading about everyone's passion for this stuff.....bought a huge jar from the Vitamin Shop and it made me sick to my stomach. I probably had less than 1T of it. I definitely can't imagine eating this by the spoonfulls but would love to add this to my coffee etc. I know that it would be great for my skin and help me become more "regular" What is the best way to start adding this into my diet? 1t? I laugh when I read about some of you running out....my jar will probably last me a lifetime at this rate. Thanks!

04-29-2012, 08:23 AM	#69
JaseT Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 103 Gallery: JaseT Stats: 230/204/175 WOE: HF, MP, LC. Wheat & Gluten Free. Int Fasting. Start Date: 3/15/2012	I think using VCO to fry/scramble eggs is the easiest way to work it into your diet. I think since you're consuming it with food, it's less likely to cause tummy troubles at first.

04-29-2012, 08:37 AM	#70
kittycitygirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Near The Burgh! :) Posts: 11,532 Gallery: kittycitygirl Stats: 215/152.6/150 5'9" WOE: Low Carb: my way;) Start Date: April 3, 2010	Agree that starting small is best. I too mixed with foods to start. Built up slowly. Funny about the running out thing...was just rethinking my emergency supplies....putting CO in there now! That, a bit of tuna and water.......I'll be ok! LOL i see nutrition has it cheaper than I've seen at grocers in area lately. Putting in an order anyway, so will add that to it. Stock up time! 5$ shipping is cheaper than gas now! Giant Eagle at the Waterworks for me if They aren't out of it...

04-29-2012, 09:17 AM	#71
shelby'snana Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: middle of nowhere, Tx Posts: 3,476 Gallery: shelby'snana Stats: 173.5/140.4/122-127 5'2" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 7/28/2011	Do you buy it as a solid or a liquid... I'm confused ! Does it matter if it's a solid ? What brand do you all buy ? Does it matter?

04-29-2012, 10:40 AM	#73
juliekaboolie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 1,382 Gallery: juliekaboolie WOE: Whole30 Start Date: 1/7/11	Tried it in my coffee this morning as I've been following this thread. The taste is NOT unpleasant, but I believe the oil slick will take a bit of getting used to. Definitely filling, tho!!!

04-29-2012, 06:32 PM	#75
PghPALady1974 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PITTSBURGH PA Posts: 4,486 Gallery: PghPALady1974 WOE: thru my mouth	I just keep my spoon in my mug and give it a swirl every so often!

04-30-2012, 11:26 AM	#77
juliekaboolie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 1,382 Gallery: juliekaboolie WOE: Whole30 Start Date: 1/7/11	I'm lazy, so I just swirled the spoon until I was good to go and just drank it. Gotta say the CO is helping with regularity. Nice little benefit for the morning weigh-in. TMI...sorry.

04-30-2012, 02:44 PM	#79
teri f Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 5,092 Gallery: teri f Stats: 203/127/125 WOE: High fat VLC Start Date: Original start: January 3, 2001. Restart 6/18/2007	I've put it in my coffee every morning for years now. Its just a convenient way to consume it for me. Plus, it tends to make me a little hyper so I don't like to cook with it later in the day.

05-01-2012, 01:26 AM	#80
More Butter Please Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 34 Gallery: More Butter Please Stats: fatso (~215)/192/skinny WOE: high fat/low carb, with intermittent fasting Start Date: January 2012	I tried, but I just can't do the CO in coffee thing. Not even with HWC added. So I take two tablespoons of of MCT oil before having my morning coffee. It doesn't taste like anything, and the first sip of coffee takes care of the gross oily coating left in my mouth.

05-01-2012, 05:38 AM	#82
shelby'snana Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: middle of nowhere, Tx Posts: 3,476 Gallery: shelby'snana Stats: 173.5/140.4/122-127 5'2" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 7/28/2011	OK , yesterday I bought CO. Rubbed it on my hands and feet before bed. Tasted a small amt on a spoon --- did the oil pulling for about 10 minutes. My teeth were much smoother after sleeping. Gums don't feel as sore. Feet are soft. Didn't taste too bad --- and I don't care for coconut (except coconut rum ) )) hahaha So, now I have it in my 1st cup of coffee....... yummy !! Should I put it in 2nd cup or hold off since I just started it ? Is 1 tsp enough to "get things moving" ?

05-01-2012, 05:43 AM	#83
PghPALady1974 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PITTSBURGH PA Posts: 4,486 Gallery: PghPALady1974 WOE: thru my mouth	Since you are just starting I would prob stay at the 1 tsp. Use that amt for a few days then up it to 2. Take it slowly, unless you are going to be home all day!

05-01-2012, 05:48 AM	#84
shelby'snana Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: middle of nowhere, Tx Posts: 3,476 Gallery: shelby'snana Stats: 173.5/140.4/122-127 5'2" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 7/28/2011	Yeah, I will cause I don't go to work until tonight . Also, haven't been potty in 3 days, so kinda would like that effect. But, don't want to overdo and not feel good. Is that the only thing that will happen ?

05-01-2012, 05:58 AM	#86
shelby'snana Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: middle of nowhere, Tx Posts: 3,476 Gallery: shelby'snana Stats: 173.5/140.4/122-127 5'2" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 7/28/2011	K - thanks ! May use another teaspoon later in the day ..... I usually take a nap and drink coffee again before I go to work That will be 5 or 6 pm

05-01-2012, 06:49 AM	#87
mamabear6 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ky Posts: 1,574 Gallery: mamabear6 Stats: 145/127/120 (previously 175/115) WOE: LC/VLC Start Date: Back on track Feb 2013	Ohhh how I love coconut oil! I haven't been regular lately either, but just yesterday starting taking a tablespoon of it in my coffee and I'm back to normal! It makes me feel sooooo good I can't believe I ever stopped using coconut oil. Studying for my finals has also been LOADS easier with all this energy. I think it makes me feel more mentally alert.

05-01-2012, 07:54 AM	#88
juliekaboolie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 1,382 Gallery: juliekaboolie WOE: Whole30 Start Date: 1/7/11	I'm not noticing any mental alertness. Bummer. I did notice nausea when I had 2 tblsp....1 tblsp in each of my two cups of coffee. Hm.

07-03-2012, 07:35 AM	#90
Idreamofweightloss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hockley,Texas Posts: 797 Gallery: Idreamofweightloss Stats: 142/119.6/115 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: April 2011	A couple questions for yall. My CO doesnt seem to stay in a solid state once I bring it home. I put it in the pantry and by the end of the day its a liquid. Is this bad? Should I put it in the fridge? In the coffee how much oil am I wanting to add? I am really just looking for the benefit of being able to go to the bathroom as one poster listed.