Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 Hi , I am fairly new to this game too, but I have tried just taking on a spoon and like you, couldn't really say it was a success. I tend to place a tablespoon in a small glass and melt it by placing the glass in a larger bowl with some hot water in it. When it is melted, I take it, one teaspoon at a time, followed very quickly by a sip of orange juice. This is the only way I can get it down so far. I am going to experiment this weekend with making it into a 'smoothie' with maybe banana. I will let you know how that goes down and if I discover another way which is any good, I will share. Good luck, let me know how you get on. ps. try mixing the oil into porridge or another hot cereal for the breakfast time dose. Cheers --- prosperingguy <smilingguy7@...> wrote: --------------------------------- I have done a lot of reading about the benefits of VCO, but I have fallen short on my search regarding how much to take per day, and how do you take it? I love the taste of coconut but the texture of the oil is a little much for me to just eat like ice cream. Any suggestions outside of just using it as a substitute for butter? I appreciate your feedback! Quote
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 Hi , A couple of ways I use it: I mix the VCO in hot herbal tea (1 to 2 tablespoons). Melt and mix with cottage cheese and shredded coconut with diced apple on top (hardens again in the mixture, but kind of like crunchy nuts this way). Hope this helps, Deb Casey _____ From: Coconut Oil [mailto:Coconut Oil ] On Behalf Of prosperingguy Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 7:54 AM Coconut Oil Subject: How do you take it? I have done a lot of reading about the benefits of VCO, but I have fallen short on my search regarding how much to take per day, and how do you take it? I love the taste of coconut but the texture of the oil is a little much for me to just eat like ice cream. Any suggestions outside of just using it as a substitute for butter? I appreciate your feedback! Quote
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 Thanks for copying me in on this Deb, I will try the cottage cheese method, it sounds just up my street. I am taking 1 tablespoon, 3 times a day just now, before meals though, in the hope to shed some stubborn weight, which I have been trying to shift for about 5 years of and on. Fingers crossed! Cheers --- Deb Casey <caseydeb@...> wrote: --------------------------------- Hi , A couple of ways I use it: I mix the VCO in hot herbal tea (1 to 2 tablespoons). Melt and mix with cottage cheese and shredded coconut with diced apple on top (hardens again in the mixture, but kind of like crunchy nuts this way). Hope this helps, Deb Casey _____ From: Coconut Oil [mailto:Coconut Oil ] On Behalf Of prosperingguy Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 7:54 AM Coconut Oil Subject: How do you take it? I have done a lot of reading about the benefits of VCO, but I have fallen short on my search regarding how much to take per day, and how do you take it? I love the taste of coconut but the texture of the oil is a little much for me to just eat like ice cream. Any suggestions outside of just using it as a substitute for butter? I appreciate your feedback! Quote
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 hi kevin i put a good dollop in a bowl of soup, stew, chili etc. it melts quickly and you can just stir it in and enjoy! to this method you can also add chopped herbs (cilantro, parsley etc) which will divert your tastebuds' attention more from the consistency of the oil (though its much easier for most people to eat it melted into something than chewing up a chunk of it). even a bowl of chicken broth with some coconut oil melted in and some scallions on top-- mmm, good enough for a 'first course'! try that with a little fresh ginger juice squeezed in. dee-lish! ~ suz > > Any suggestions outside of just using it as a > substitute for butter? > > I appreciate your feedback! > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 I mix mine into tea in the morning with a little cream and stevia. You can melt it and mix it with ground nuts and stevia........some add chocolate and spread it out on a cookie sheet and freeze. Tastes like an almond bark of sorts. Mix it with another oil, such as olive oil and use it as a salad dressing. If you get Cooking with Coconut Flour you will see a ton of recipe using both coconut oil and coconut flour. I use mine for cooking everything except for eggs.......ewwwwwww not good with eggs. Jeanne Quote
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2006 Report Posted March 4, 2006 Big benefit of mixing into hot tea... This winter we've been able to shoo off colds/flu several times. Whenever one of us comes up with a sore throat I will dose with a teaspoon of coconut oil in hot tea. Kicks out that sore throat quickly, and we've not been sick once all winter. -Patty > > > I mix mine into tea in the morning with a little cream and stevia. You can melt it and mix it with ground nuts and stevia........some add chocolate and spread it out on a cookie sheet and freeze. Tastes like an almond bark of sorts. Mix it with another oil, such as olive oil and use it as a salad dressing. If you get Cooking with Coconut Flour you will see a ton of recipe using both coconut oil and coconut flour. I use mine for cooking everything except for eggs.......ewwwwwww not good with eggs. > Jeanne > > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2006 Report Posted March 26, 2006 Was just re-reading som eof the coconut posts and ran across your e-mail. I like the taste of coconut, so I just spread the hardened coconut oil on a cracker or even on toast (which melts it, of course), and it tastes great. I use Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil. Thank you, ANdrea Re: How do you take it? Hi , I am fairly new to this game too, but I have tried just taking on a spoon and like you, couldn't really say it was a success. I tend to place a tablespoon in a small glass and melt it by placing the glass in a larger bowl with some hot water in it. When it is melted, I take it, one teaspoon at a time, followed very quickly by a sip of orange juice. This is the only way I can get it down so far. I am going to experiment this weekend with making it into a 'smoothie' with maybe banana. I will let you know how that goes down and if I discover another way which is any good, I will share. Good luck, let me know how you get on. ps. try mixing the oil into porridge or another hot cereal for the breakfast time dose. Cheers --- prosperingguy <smilingguy7@...> wrote: --------------------------------- I have done a lot of reading about the benefits of VCO, but I have fallen short on my search regarding how much to take per day, and how do you take it? I love the taste of coconut but the texture of the oil is a little much for me to just eat like ice cream. Any suggestions outside of just using it as a substitute for butter? I appreciate your feedback! Quote
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2006 Report Posted March 26, 2006 Thanks for the tip about on toast. I think that is a great idea! I used in in cookies last week instead of shortening and they turned out well. I actually used 50% shortening and 50% co. t <chewie927@...> wrote: Was just re-reading som eof the coconut posts and ran across your e-mail. I like the taste of coconut, so I just spread the hardened coconut oil on a cracker or even on toast (which melts it, of course), and it tastes great. I use Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil. Thank you, ANdrea http://www.hpakids.org/holistic-health/articles/138/1/Crib-Death-(SIDS)-Factors --------------------------------- New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2006 Report Posted March 26, 2006 One of the fun new ways I'm using coconut oil is with the Good Seasons Italian Salad Dress dry envelope mix. The directions call for water but I just replace this with extra vinegar and add Coconut Oil. Then with no water and all vinegar I'm very comfortable storing this on the counter top at room temp. I bring the salad greens to room temp before dressing. This is a great way to get my coconut oil and a healthy meal at the same time. Becca. t <jjuulliieett@...> wrote: Thanks for the tip about on toast. I think that is a great idea! I used in in cookies last week instead of shortening and they turned out well. I actually used 50% shortening and 50% co. t <chewie927@...> wrote: Was just re-reading som eof the coconut posts and ran across your e-mail. I like the taste of coconut, so I just spread the hardened coconut oil on a cracker or even on toast (which melts it, of course), and it tastes great. I use Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil. Thank you, ANdrea http://www.hpakids.org/holistic-health/articles/138/1/Crib-Death-(SIDS)-Factors --------------------------------- New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2006 Report Posted March 26, 2006 Thank you Becca for the idea. Does the coconut oil get clumpy in the dressing? Mine is hard at room temp. Do I have the wrong kind? t Biderman <rivkarut2004@...> wrote: One of the fun new ways I'm using coconut oil is with the Good Seasons Italian Salad Dress dry envelope mix. The directions call for water but I just replace this with extra vinegar and add Coconut Oil. Then with no water and all vinegar I'm very comfortable storing this on the counter top at room temp. I bring the salad greens to room temp before dressing. This is a great way to get my coconut oil and a healthy meal at the same time. Becca. http://www.hpakids.org/holistic-health/articles/138/1/Crib-Death-(SIDS)-Factors --------------------------------- Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2006 Report Posted March 26, 2006 Hi Your reply reminded me that I had no butter when making my cheesecake crust, so used hardened coconut oil instead. I believe I used half as much coconut than the recipe called for. It worked perfectly and no one could taste the difference. Thank you. ANdrea Re: How do you take it? Thanks for the tip about on toast. I think that is a great idea! I used in in cookies last week instead of shortening and they turned out well. I actually used 50% shortening and 50% co. t <chewie927@...> wrote: Was just re-reading som eof the coconut posts and ran across your e-mail. I like the taste of coconut, so I just spread the hardened coconut oil on a cracker or even on toast (which melts it, of course), and it tastes great. I use Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil. Thank you, ANdrea http://www.hpakids.org/holistic-health/articles/138/1/Crib-Death-(SIDS)-Factors --------------------------------- New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Posted March 27, 2006 Probably not. It sounds like your in a area that has seasons and the temp is currently cool where you are. We are near the equator where my coconut oil is always liquid. t <jjuulliieett@...> wrote: Thank you Becca for the idea. Does the coconut oil get clumpy in the dressing? Mine is hard at room temp. Do I have the wrong kind? t Biderman <rivkarut2004@...> wrote: One of the fun new ways I'm using coconut oil is with the Good Seasons Italian Salad Dress dry envelope mix. The directions call for water but I just replace this with extra vinegar and add Coconut Oil. Then with no water and all vinegar I'm very comfortable storing this on the counter top at room temp. I bring the salad greens to room temp before dressing. This is a great way to get my coconut oil and a healthy meal at the same time. Becca. http://www.hpakids.org/holistic-health/articles/138/1/Crib-Death-(SIDS)-Factors --------------------------------- Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Posted March 27, 2006 It is an important weakness of VCO that the product becomes either solid or liquid depending on the room temperature. In northern countries, for instance, VCO remains usually solid (under 25°) and one has to put the bottle in hot water prior to each use. Not to mention the impossibility to use VCO in salad dressing. I am afraid this problem could discourage some persons to continue the treatment with VCO. Does anyone know about attempts made by producers to offer the product in a easier to use form, even maybe in soft gelatine caps, omega-3 style? s Re: How do you take it? Probably not. It sounds like your in a area that has seasons and the temp is currently cool where you are. We are near the equator where my coconut oil is always liquid. t <jjuulliieett@...> wrote: Thank you Becca for the idea. Does the coconut oil get clumpy in the dressing? Mine is hard at room temp. Do I have the wrong kind? t Biderman <rivkarut2004@...> wrote: One of the fun new ways I'm using coconut oil is with the Good Seasons Italian Salad Dress dry envelope mix. The directions call for water but I just replace this with extra vinegar and add Coconut Oil. Then with no water and all vinegar I'm very comfortable storing this on the counter top at room temp. I bring the salad greens to room temp before dressing. This is a great way to get my coconut oil and a healthy meal at the same time. Becca. http://www.hpakids.org/holistic-health/articles/138/1/Crib-Death-(SIDS)-Factors --------------------------------- Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Posted March 27, 2006 Hi s, Capsules seem like a good idea, until you work out how many you would need to take, to equal a daily maintenance dose of VCO. Assuming you are taking a 500mg capsule, you would have to take 28 capsules to equal one tablespoon. Therefore, if my maths is correct, 56 capsules a day to equal the maintenance dose. That is a hell of a lot of gelatine. One of the companies selling capsules in the Philippines is under investigation for a misleading advertisement, which shows two capsules equating to one tablespoon.......sheer opportunism and totally unethical and dishonest. Judging by the response Jun Mamangan is having during his promotional trip to the US, and the increasing sales of Cocovida in the UK and Europe, (www.cocovida.co.uk), I honestly believe the point about solidifying is not as important as you say. Apparently Jun was absolutely taken aback by the interest in ANH virgin coconut oil, perhaps the benefits VCO offers far ourweigh any concerns about having to put it in a bowl of water for five minutes. Regards, Steve Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 > Was just re-reading som eof the coconut posts and ran across your e-mail. I like the taste of coconut, so I just spread the hardened coconut oil on a cracker or even on toast (which melts it, of course), and it tastes great. I use Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil. Thank you, ANdrea > > http://www.hpakids.org/holistic-health/articles/138/1/Crib-Death-(SIDS)-Factors > > > YIKES ! Don't use shortening !! Shortening is a hydrogenated fat which you should avoid at all costs! I make my cookies 50% coconut oil 50% butter and they come out great. Using lard is okay too if you know that it is from a clean organic source. Caveat: if you need to lose weight or have health problems anything with sugar should be had only on special occasions ie: Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, etc. Sugar is in no way, shape or form " good " for you. Do it as they did generations ago and make it an infrequent but extremely special treat using only the finest ingredients. > > > > > > --------------------------------- > New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates. > > Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.