Re: Dr. Mercola's 5 worst foods in 2006

[Guest guest]

Interesting that he mentions the benefits of coconut oil. Bill Philips

says to avoid this since it is high in saturated fat, but I have seen

a lot of info lately about its benefits for cooking and also as a

supplement - supposed to boost metabolism among other things. I am

sticking with flax seed oil supplements for now and olive oil for

cooking, but I do find that olive oil is not good for cooking at high

temps, it tends to smoke (I find that especially with the olive oil

spray). Anyone got any thoughts on the benefits or otherwise of

coconut oil?

who is feeling energetic and healthy today as day 6 of week 1 draws to

a close but caught sight of my arms in an elevator mirror and realised

I have a long way to go! Onward and upward.

Thanks for all boob and calorie related comments too by the way. Yes I

think a supportive bra will be essential otherwise I will be tucking

my boobs into my panties lol! (Actually in the Uk where I am from we'd

say " knickers " ).

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> > I think Bill would agree...

> > http://www.mercola.com/2003/oct/18/worst_foods.htm

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[Guest guest]

I'm interested as well, and a little confused about this oil thing,

so I'll be watching this thread closely. (Besides, he broke my

heart with how bad he says white potatoes are! I love them, and

don't care for sweet potatoes.)

For instance, wok cooking a heap of veggies with some chicken

strips - say in peanut or olive oil. Could this be bad because of

the high-heat breakdown?

And last night I pan fried talapia filets in olive oil, along with

some veggies (green beans, a small red potato pre-softened in the

microwave and sliced), with some pepper and garlic to taste. I ate

it over a bed of lettuce as a salad.

It tasted great, but now I'm not so sure!

Olive oil, talapia, small white potato microwaved, my love of pan-

fried foods...what are the best practices we should adopt as BFL

eaters?

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> Interesting that he mentions the benefits of coconut oil. Bill

Philips

> says to avoid this since it is high in saturated fat, but I have

seen

> a lot of info lately about its benefits for cooking and also as a

> supplement - supposed to boost metabolism among other things. I am

> sticking with flax seed oil supplements for now and olive oil for

> cooking, but I do find that olive oil is not good for cooking at

high...

[Guest guest]

I " love " the flavor and texture of them too, but I don't enjoy all

they do to my emotions, digestion, or health...decisions...decisions.

M.

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> > I think Bill would agree...

> > http://www.mercola.com/2003/oct/18/worst_foods.htm

> > M.

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[Guest guest]

I agree, .

That's the point I question too, I'll think about it for awhile and

read up.

M.

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I am

sticking with flax seed oil supplements for now and olive oil for

cooking, but I do find that olive oil is not good for cooking at high

temps, it tends to smoke (I find that especially with the olive oil

spray). Anyone got any thoughts on the benefits or otherwise of

coconut oil?

[Guest guest]

Here is a guide to different oils and how high of a temperature they

can tolerate.

http://www.spectrumorganics.com/images/uploads/ProductGuide_072105.pdf

I like grapeseed oil for high heat cooking.

> and olive oil for cooking, but I do find that olive oil is not good

> for cooking at high temps, it tends to smoke (I find that especially

> with the olive oil spray). Anyone got any thoughts on the benefits

> or otherwise of coconut oil?

[Guest guest]

Here's info on the health benefits of coconut oil:

http://www.doctormurray.com/Qarchive/triglycerides.htm

http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/faq.htm

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> > and olive oil for cooking, but I do find that olive oil is not

good

> > for cooking at high temps, it tends to smoke (I find that

especially

> > with the olive oil spray). Anyone got any thoughts on the benefits

> > or otherwise of coconut oil?

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[Guest guest]

Sorry this is a little late - I'm several days behind on my email.

Coconut oil (unrefined, organic coconut oil, i.e. NOT the stuff you get

for $2/tub at Walmart) is often recommended for people with candida

overgrowth because it has anti-fungal properties. Some people claim

that coconut oil will cure all your diseases and that it works as a

diet pill. Personally, I do use it occasionally, esp. in stir-frys when

I want a more Thai-inspired flavor.

Here are some articles about it:

http://www.westonaprice.org/knowyourfats/coconut_oil.html

http://www.treelight.com/health/nutrition/CoconutOil.html

K.G.

[Guest guest]

AAAAGH, I just had to have a look around that site didn't i? Now I'm

convinced I've been poisoning my children their whole lives (and me and

hubby) and have to go and throw away my microwave oven even though I

don't know how to cook without it! AND I've been cooking with soybean

and canola oil, i'm amazed we're all still alive!

Sometimes ignorance is bliss.... how trustworthy is the mercola site?

Phoenix

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> I think Bill would agree...

> http://www.mercola.com/2003/oct/18/worst_foods.htm

> M.

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[Guest guest]

What can I tell you?

I have spent quite a bit of time googling and reading from other

sources over the past few days. I have decided to make big changes in

my own kitchen, but each person has to decide for themselves.

I just felt I should share what I bumped into. I will say that there

are alot of BFL folks on the vegetarian list who agree with Mercola on

many points.

Other interesting perspectives; Dr. Weil, Robbins, Dr.

D'Adamo.

These are men who have studied the science of our bodies a lot more

than I have.

All of the info. seems totally compatible with BFL, but it's rocking

my free-day choices big time.

M.

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> > I think Bill would agree...

> > http://www.mercola.com/2003/oct/18/worst_foods.htm

> > M.

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