Guest guest Posted December 27, 2002 Report Share Posted December 27, 2002 This sounds like a reasonable amount. You would have to experiment to find out the best amount as everyone would probably be different. Personally I usually use 2-3TBSP per day. Some at breakfast and some at dinner. sincerely danny ----- Original Message ----- From: mailto:borkoboy059 <borkoboy059@... Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 6:16 AM Subject: coconut oil I do not cook regularly enough to get a constant intake of coconut oil so I have decided to take it on a spoon as a daily supplement. What is the recommended daily amount using this method? I have been taking 2 Tblspoons twice a day (before breakfast and before dinner.) Would appreciate comments - thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Hiya I've used the VCO from TT and coconutinfo-online (currently have TT). It used to be delivered by Wilderness Family Naturals and no longer is. WFN has two other coconut oils that seem unprocessed and clean and I believe are cheaper than the other two. Has anyone tried them? http://www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/mall/virgin_coconut_oil.asp Any comments? Thanks Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 Hi Dale I find coconut oil far too expensive to cook with. I buy it in 5 litre bottles (I keep topping up a smaller jar for serving) and take 2 tablespoons x 2 a day - before breakfast and before dinner. When the weather is too cold and the oil sets, I sit the jar in hot water for a few minutes. I do the same with the large bottle with hot water in the sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 I read an article in which Enig said 3 1/2 Tablespoons of coconut oil would be sufficient for optimal health. Maybe you could cut the cost of the coconut oil by eating this slightly smaller amount. There is absolutely nothing wrong with eating more, and in some instances it would be wise to eat more. You did say it was to expensive for cooking, so I thought this information might be of value. You have got me thinking. I will compare the cost of butter, olive oil and coconut oil and see which is really the most expensive for me to buy where I live. Considering I buy coconut oil in large quanities it may wind up being the cheapest. Has anyone else done such a comparison? Sheila > > Hi Dale > I find coconut oil far too expensive to cook with. I buy it in 5 > litre bottles (I keep topping up a smaller jar for serving) and take > 2 tablespoons x 2 a day - before breakfast and before dinner. When > the weather is too cold and the oil sets, I sit the jar in hot water > for a few minutes. I do the same with the large bottle with hot water > in the sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2003 Report Share Posted April 13, 2003 Does anyone have any information on how coconut oil helps in weightloss? thanks Zahra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2003 Report Share Posted April 13, 2003 >Has >anyone ordered from them? Or have any thoughts on good >places to buy coconut oil in general? I've enjoyed wildernessfamilynaturals.com. Nice people, and the Indian centrifuge oil is quite nice. Their " coconut powder " is amazingly good (says " dried coconut " but it is more like sweet ambrosia). Heidi S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2003 Report Share Posted April 13, 2003 I tried the Tropical Traditions but found it had an after-taste and chunky texture .. research turned up 'Virgin Oil De Coco-Creme' from Canada and it is amazingly good the creamy texture and sweet coconut taste it is very good. Non-processed, non-heated. I plan to try the oil Heidi recommended next from India for comparison as this is exspensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2003 Report Share Posted April 13, 2003 - >here: http://www.coconutoil-online.com/index.html >which also seems to be selling healthful oil. Has >anyone ordered from them? I find their oil to be much, much tastier than Tropical Traditions'. I haven't tried either of the new oils Wilderness Family Naturals offers now that they're not handling TT, but I love that stuff. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2003 Report Share Posted April 21, 2003 are you asking for comparison with tropical traditions as in health profile? i don't know a lot about this, but i know that from a taste standpoint coconut-online is the one that i adore. i could not stomach anything (that i cooked or baked) with tropical traditions coconut oil in it. i am so happy to have found coconut oil online--damn, they need for me for a commerial, don't they? heather Kathy <kacheson@...> wrote:I had tried the coconut oil by Spectrum Naturals and thought that it odd tasting, kinda strong and it made fried foods taste like the oil and left a bad aftertaste. So it sat there for a few months. I read the posts on it and someone mentioned that they really didn't like the taste of the SN either. Hmm, went and tried it again and i still didn't like it and said to myself - To bad if its supposed to be good for me i just don't like it. A week or so ago someone posted a link to " coconutoil- online " . Ah!! Free sample. The little tiny 1/4 oz arrived Friday and to my surprise it is different. I noticed that it is whiter in color than the SN. Is there a reason for this? Other than that it at first taste they are similar but this sample is not as strong and it doesn't seem to have that " afterbite " to it that made my stomach twitch. Not sure if i will use it enough to actually buy some or not bit i like it. I don't remember if anyone said if they had compared this product and the product from Tropical Traditions (?) or not? Kathy A Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2003 Report Share Posted April 21, 2003 Is there any reason I should be concerned with taking too much coconut oil? I asked this question on coconut-info but no one has answered. They were talking recently about how to get down the recommended 3 T per day and I thought, " Wow, we're starting our day with 1/4 cup each! " So... as long as we aren't having any weird side affects or anything, is there any reason for me to be concerned? We don't have smoothies every day, maybe 4 times per week, with 1/4 coconut oil per person (except the 19month old who has maybe 1/4 of what we drink = 1 T coconut oil), and then I also cook with it quite a bit. Thanks every so much! Rhea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2003 Report Share Posted April 21, 2003 Rhea- >So... as long as >we aren't having any weird side affects or anything, is there any reason for >me to be concerned? Absolutely not! In fact, I suspect that coconut oil and other shorter-chain fats are very good for Wolcott's so-called carb types, whom I can't believe genuinely do best (long-term) on only 10% fat. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2003 Report Share Posted April 21, 2003 Omega Nutrition has an excellent coconut oil(butter) that I've been using for the last year. I havn't tried any others so I can't compare. Matt Pack >From: heather coy <hjillcoy@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Coconut oil >Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 19:32:29 -0700 (PDT) > _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2003 Report Share Posted April 21, 2003 You should read The Healing Miracles Of Coconut Oil by Bruce Fife. This book has alot of good information in it about the benifits and misconceptions of Coconut oils. Matt Pack >From: Rhea Richmond <honeysuckles@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Coconut oil >Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 21:01:27 -0800 > _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2003 Report Share Posted April 21, 2003 --- In , " Kathy " <kacheson@t...> wrote: > The little tiny 1/4 oz arrived Friday and to my surprise it is > different. I noticed that it is whiter in color than the SN. > Is there a reason for this? Spectrum Naturals coconut oil is made from dried coconut meat. For years it was RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized), but now it is unrefined. The premium quality, virgin coconut oils, on the other hand, are all made from fresh coconut meat. Even with SN now selling unrefined coconut oil, I still would not recommend it for internal consumption when there are such superior coconut oils available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 <<are you asking for comparison with tropical traditions as in health profile? i don't know a lot about this, but i know that from a taste standpoint coconut-online is the one that i adore. i could not stomach anything (that i cooked or baked) with tropical traditions coconut oil in it. i am so happy to have found coconut oil online--damn, they need for me for a commerial, don't they? heather>> WEll, if you have a health profile it would be interesting but all i am after is really a " taste test " . My only experience was with the Spectrum product and i really didn't like it. The coconutoil-online however tastes very different and even if i don't cook a darn thing i could eat some by itself. I wonder if the Tropical Traditions tastes anything like the Spectrum product?? Kathy A Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 >The coconutoil-online however tastes >very different and even if i don't cook a darn thing i could eat some by >itself. I wonder if the Tropical Traditions tastes anything like the >Spectrum product?? The Spectrum product does NOT taste like Tropical Traditions, or like WildernessFamilyNaturals' version. Basically the Spectrum product tastes like hydrogenated Manteca (lard) or like Crisco -- bland, tasteless. Homemade lard is toasty and nice -- " real " coconut oil is kind of vibrant. However, beyond that my taste is jaded. WFN coconut oil is nice, but I could not tell a significant difference from TT. However, I rarely try them by themselves, they are always mixed with something. For example: I was trying to find a portable " fat " to take on car trips and finally did the following: 1. Melt some coconut oil (which does NOT mean heat it: putting it into a warm pan is enough). 2. Add some cocoa, coconut, toasted hazelnuts (or nuts of your choice), maybe some vanilla, and maple cream (like maple syrup, but thicker). I did all this to taste: I like tons of cocoa, not much sweet. 3. Pour the mixture into little candy cups, freeze. Then put the frozen cups into the container of your choice: grab a couple when you are out and about. All I can say is, these are the BEST chocolates I've had in ages. I was feeling sorry for myself because I can't have See's anymore, but now I don't feel sorry for myself at all. Two " Candies " plus some dried fish and I've got my fat and protein and carbs to feel great for awhile. Heidi S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 <<Spectrum Naturals coconut oil is made from dried coconut meat. For years it was RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized), but now it is unrefined. The premium quality, virgin coconut oils, on the other hand, are all made from fresh coconut meat. Even with SN now selling unrefined coconut oil, I still would not recommend it for internal consumption when there are such superior coconut oils available.>> Well, that made it easy. I ordered from coconutoil-online. Unlike the SN - I liked that taste. I was curious that the SN was more of a gray color compared to that of CO that is really pretty white. I am trying to separate truth, fiction and hype!! Thanks Kathy A Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 <<,The Spectrum product does NOT taste like Tropical Traditions, or like WildernessFamilyNaturals' version. Basically the Spectrum product tastes like hydrogenated Manteca (lard) or like Crisco -- bland, tasteless. Homemade lard is toasty and nice -- " real " coconut oil is kind of vibrant>> When i taste the Spectrum product at first it has a nice taste. This quickly goes down hill and leaves a bad after taste that makes me cringe. I ordered some form coconutoil- online and see how it goes. I will most likely try them all but i liked the taste from the sample and the price was better. Your recipe sounds totally yummy and easy enough that even i will try it! Kathy A Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 My favorite source is http://www.coconutoil-online.com Apparently, there was an article about coconut oil in Woman's World magazine that has caused a backorder. Great that the word is getting out, but I hope us old-timers can still get the oil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 In a message dated 6/10/03 11:19:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jc137@... writes: > Apparently, there was an article about coconut oil in Woman's World > magazine that has caused a backorder. Great that the word is getting out, but I > hope us old-timers can still get the oil! Went to the health food store to buy some, and instead of 15 jars on the counter like usual there were none. The woman said the same thing, an article in some magazine said coconut oil was good for " pretty much everything " and they got slammed. Yep, word is getting out! -chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 > > Apparently, there was an article about coconut oil in Woman's World magazine that has caused a backorder. Great that the word is getting out, but I hope us old-timers can still get the oil! > > > It just figures, I have been thinking for weeks about ordering this good coconut oil now that my Spectrum oil is gone and there it is backordered and I can't get it. What do you think of their expeller pressed coconut oil? They say it is tasteless, which I guess is good for some things, but is it as good/healthful? Michele in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 FYI, we should have coconut oil back in stock by early next week, but it will prob. sell out by mid-July because of continuing supply issues. We carry the organic extra-virgin unheated oil from India. I would say stocking up might not be a bad idea, given the events of the last month and what I have been hearing through the importing grapevine. Cheers, Radiant Life www.radiantlifecatalog.com (888) 593-9595 Customer Service (for pre-orders) (888) 593-8333 Order Line (all other orders + coconut orders after 6/18/03) Re: coconut oil In a message dated 6/10/03 11:19:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jc137@... writes: > Apparently, there was an article about coconut oil in Woman's World > magazine that has caused a backorder. Great that the word is getting out, but I > hope us old-timers can still get the oil! Went to the health food store to buy some, and instead of 15 jars on the counter like usual there were none. The woman said the same thing, an article in some magazine said coconut oil was good for " pretty much everything " and they got slammed. Yep, word is getting out! -chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 <<My favorite source is http://www.coconutoil-online.com>> This is where i buy mine also. There are a couple of other places-- Tropical Traditions and WildernessFamilyNaturals. There was a discussion about the differences on the oils maybe a month or so ago so try the archives too. I settled on this one which is the Coconut Oil Supreme as it seems to be the most mild so does not overpower other food. The last order took just about 2 1/2 weeks to get. Kathy A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 >We >carry the organic extra-virgin unheated oil from India. Which is excellent, BTW! -- Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 Heidi- Have you tried Coconut Oil Supreme? If so, which do you prefer? > >We > >carry the organic extra-virgin unheated oil from India. > >Which is excellent, BTW! - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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