Comments on: Give Your Body a Boost With Coconut Oil

By: Healthier Living

Healthier Living — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:58:12 +0000

Health always a great wealth for all. Why we will not achieve this? In this consideration everyone want to have good health. Let us build our healthier life with controlled food habit,discipline, keep pace with work, rest and or exercise. While Health is the root of happiness let us build a Happier life.

By: Melinda Neely

Melinda Neely — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:33:09 +0000

Though I’m not so sure I’ll slather coconut oil on my body any time soon (though my dry winter skin could probably use it, especially here in dry Idaho), I do like cooking with it. I had heard of its health benefits, but not to this extent. Thanks for sharing.

By: Mel P

Mel P — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:30:49 +0000

I am obsessed w/ coconut oil. i have been spreading it on an apple in the am and dashing cinnamon on top…delicious! it’s also really good as an EVOO substitute. i put some in the skillet and then throw in my Brussels sprouts and they are delish!

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By: Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:20:12 +0000

Virgin coconut oil is one of my favorite healthy oils. It makes a great pre-workout energy drink – simply add a tablespoon of virgin coconut oil to a glass of hot water, stir it in to dissolve and then drink it. I find it provides an excellent energy boost for my workouts.

You can also use virgin coconut oil as a hair moisturizer and conditioner. After shampooing your hair and rinsing, rub some coconut oil between your palms to liquify it and then coat your hair with the oil – from the scalp right to the tip. Leave the oil in for about an hour and then rinse it out. Studies showed coconut oil actually penetrates the hair shaft and reduces protein loss and hair breakage.

You can also use coconut oil as a skin moisturizer and conditioner. I apply coconut oil to my skin after showering. I find it helps keep my skin soft and moist. Coconut oil can also be used in a variety of cooking recipes.

By: Lani

Lani — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:21:02 +0000

I ditto FatFighterTV – I tried to buy some at Trader Joes awhile back but they didn’t have any then I forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder Angela – great guest blog and oh yes I need to try the coconut macaroons!

By: FatFighterTV

FatFighterTV — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:30:08 +0000

I’ve been wanting to try coconut oil for awhile, but keep forgetting to buy it – I am completely unorganized lately! And it sounds so good in oatmeal! I am writing it down NOW!

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:40:26 +0000

The So Delicious products are too sweet for me, so I opt for coconut milk powder which has considerably less sugar. Coconut oil is 90% saturated fat, but it’s primary fatty acid is lauric acid which does raise cholesterol, primarily HDL cholesterol, the “good” kind. It’s effect on LDL cholesterol is minor. Most of the triglycerides in coconut oil are burned directly for fuel and not stored in fat tissue which explains its thermogenic properties. Coconut chips are also a good snack.

By: angela

angela — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:27:54 +0000

Mmmmm….I love coconut oil! IF you are like me and love coconut – here’s how I’ve used it:
* in my oatmeal with banana and a dash of cinnamon
* saute shrimp in coconut oil and then add a little shredded/toasted coconut (add to spinach and you’ve got a coconut shrimp salad!)
* coconut oil, shredded unsweetened coconut, egg whites & vanilla for quick coconut macaroons
* use as butter on protein pancakes or whole wheat waffles
….or as my trainer friend does…eat it straight from the jar!

IF you don’t like the flavor of coconut (what?!) there is unflavored coconut oil which has no flavor and to me is kinda gross…but you’d never be able to tell if you toss it in your oatmeal! Thanks for the opportunity to guest post Joanna – LOVE MY fitness & spice!
Angela

By: Sondra Dubas

Sondra Dubas — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:14:35 +0000

Wow! What a coincidence! I’m just launching into a 28 Day Cleanse diet that boasts the use of coconut milk and oil! I discovered the SO Delicious products today at Whole Foods! LOVE the cultured coconut milk…basically like yogurt! YUMMY!!! Bought one just to try it and I’ll be back to get more tomorrow! Kind of expensive, but it will get me through the 28 days of no dairy or soy products!!