Need coconut Oil Advice

Kimberli33 · 03-01-2013, 05:42 PM

where to get it?
what brand?
is it an oil or more like shortening?
does it have carbs?

Knittering · 03-01-2013, 05:49 PM

Yay, coconut oil!

They sell it at my local grocery store in the natural foods section. If you can't find it there, then you can order it from Amazon or Netrition.

I like Nutiva and Bartlean's. Be sure to get the extra-virgin kind if you're going to eat it or cook with it. The cheaper stuff is great to use in your hair, as a moisturizer, etc.

It's solid at room temp and turns to liquid when warm. It doesn't remind me of shortening at all (which I always hated to touch.)

No carbs -- it's all fat.

Ntombi · 03-01-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimberli33

where to get it?
what brand?
is it an oil or more like shortening?
does it have carbs?

You can find it at many well-stocked supermarkets, almost all natural markets, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, drugstores, places like GNC and Vitamin Shoppe, and online. Both Netrition and Amazon sell many different types. Even Target sells it, and probably Walmart.

Brand really depends. I alternate between a couple of different brands, just depending on where I am when I'm buying.

I don't know what you mean about oil vs. shortening. It's an oil that is solid below about 75*, and then liquid.

No carbs. It's a fat.

Sharss · 03-01-2013, 05:53 PM

I got the extra-virgin Trader Joe's brand. No carbs, all fat, but best of all for me - no coconut flavor. Hate coconut. Very happy with it.

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sya_unit · 03-01-2013, 06:23 PM

I get the giant jug from Costco. It is more like butter than Crisco. Netrition has good ones if you are going to place an order. I didn't care for the walmart ones...but I did use it to condition my hair. Love that stuff!

Mistizoom · 03-01-2013, 07:50 PM

I usually buy Nutiva, though I bought an organic one from Costco (Carrington Foods) that I haven't tried yet but it was way cheaper than any other I've seen. The unrefined/virgin stuff is best, but it does have a coconut flavor. Depending on what you use it in it may be more or less noticeable. The great thing about coconut oil is you can use it like a shortening or like an oil, as it's melting point is very low. Usually it is solid a room temp though. It is not as thick/heavy as shortening.

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Kimberli33 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montana Posts: 7,497 Gallery: Kimberli33 Stats: 200 /166/149? 5ft 6 1/2 in. Age 42 WOE: LC-My Way start 1/27 then JUDDD on 3/12 2 171.5lbs Start Date: Jan 27,2013 at 199 for the LAST time!	Need coconut Oil Advice where to get it? what brand? is it an oil or more like shortening? does it have carbs?

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Knittering Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,739 Gallery: Knittering Stats: (250) 236/172/150 5'8 WOE: LC Start Date: Restart: 2/18/13	Yay, coconut oil! They sell it at my local grocery store in the natural foods section. If you can't find it there, then you can order it from Amazon or Netrition. I like Nutiva and Bartlean's. Be sure to get the extra-virgin kind if you're going to eat it or cook with it. The cheaper stuff is great to use in your hair, as a moisturizer, etc. It's solid at room temp and turns to liquid when warm. It doesn't remind me of shortening at all (which I always hated to touch.) No carbs -- it's all fat. __________________ Michelle March - 12 hours \| April - 7 hours Callanetics goal for May: 10 hours So far: 0/10

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Mistizoom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 991 Gallery: Mistizoom Stats: 300/246/190 initial goal WOE: low carb Start Date: November 2012	I usually buy Nutiva, though I bought an organic one from Costco (Carrington Foods) that I haven't tried yet but it was way cheaper than any other I've seen. The unrefined/virgin stuff is best, but it does have a coconut flavor. Depending on what you use it in it may be more or less noticeable. The great thing about coconut oil is you can use it like a shortening or like an oil, as it's melting point is very low. Usually it is solid a room temp though. It is not as thick/heavy as shortening. Last edited by Mistizoom; 03-01-2013 at 07:53 PM..

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03-01-2013, 05:53 PM	#4
Sharss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WA Posts: 955 Gallery: Sharss Stats: 5'6 1/2" 71yr 136/130/125/121 Met 125 lbs 3/25/13 WOE: Calorie Counting/Low-Glycemic-Index Diet Start Date: Restarting 12/29/12	I got the extra-virgin Trader Joe's brand. No carbs, all fat, but best of all for me - no coconut flavor. Hate coconut. Very happy with it. ____________________________ Keep your eye on YOUR goal and you'll way more easily navigate around the discouraging obstacles. ___________________________ KEEP MOVING FORWARD Sharon

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sya_unit Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Valley of the Sun Posts: 754 Gallery: sya_unit Stats: 254/184/140 WOE: Atkinsish Start Date: Jan 3, 2012	I get the giant jug from Costco. It is more like butter than Crisco. Netrition has good ones if you are going to place an order. I didn't care for the walmart ones...but I did use it to condition my hair. Love that stuff!