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Do you add ice at the beginning to the smoothie? You will get waxy lumps if

the rest of your ingredients are very, very cold or frozen. If I want my

smoothie cold I do not use ice cubes when I blend, I use those plastic ice

shapes that you freeze in your freezer. I drop them in my drink AFTER I have

blended my smoothie.

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> found a way to incorporate this into a cold drink successfully.

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> Does coconut oil have to be virgen oil for it to work properly? Will

> just plain organic coconut oil (non- virgen) work just as well? Will

> the fact that the oil is not virgen oil cause weight gain?

The issue is whether it has been artificially hydrogenated. That makes

it unhealthy, another saturated fat.

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No, I don't use ice in them at all, I just use cold milk, yogurt, etc.

Nothing is frozen, just normal refrigerator cold.

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Do most people here use coconut oil?

Bev

Chuck B <cblatchl@...> wrote:

rodriguezlina wrote:

> Does coconut oil have to be virgen oil for it to work properly? Will

> just plain organic coconut oil (non- virgen) work just as well? Will

> the fact that the oil is not virgen oil cause weight gain?

The issue is whether it has been artificially hydrogenated. That makes

it unhealthy, another saturated fat.

Chuck

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> Do most people here use coconut oil?

Doubtful. We did a survey a couple of months ago, and no one spoke up

then in favor of it, although a few of us had tried it. The new folks

that recommend it (welcome aboard, BTW) seem to be using a larger daily

dose. I never went beyond two tablespoons per day.

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Thanks, Did it help, the coconut oil?

Bev

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bev wrote:

> Do most people here use coconut oil?

Doubtful. We did a survey a couple of months ago, and no one spoke up

then in favor of it, although a few of us had tried it. The new folks

that recommend it (welcome aboard, BTW) seem to be using a larger daily

dose. I never went beyond two tablespoons per day.

Chuck

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bev wrote:

> Thanks, Did it help, the coconut oil?

Not that I could tell, and I tried it off and on (looking for a change)

for over six months. I was also avoiding carbs for that same period,

which should have made the impact even greater.

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> > Do most people here use coconut oil?

*** I have used coconut oil for over a year now, way before I learned

I had Hypothyroidism. ***

> Thanks, Did it help, the coconut oil?

*** When I use it regularly, yes it does help both with energy and

slimming/toning my body... probably because I have the energy to hop

on the treadmill. ***

> Does coconut oil have to be virgen oil for it to work properly?

Will

> just plain organic coconut oil (non- virgen) work just as well?

Will

> the fact that the oil is not virgen oil cause weight gain?

>The issue is whether it has been artificially hydrogenated. That

>makes it unhealthy, another saturated fat.

*** Actually, the hydrogenation process makes it a Trans Fat, coconut

oil is already at least 92% saturated fats (saturated fats are

good!). No, it does not have to be virgin. It is the medium and

short chain fatty acids (lauric acid, caprylic acid, and capric acid)

that you benefit from in the coconut oil, and they are not harmed

during processing. That said, I mostly use the " virgin " kind, lol.

>Are you doing others things also to lose weight or are you just

relying on the coconut oil? If you're doing other things, what are

they?

*** Always avoid all hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup,

and any foods containing them... this helped me a lot with losing the

weight after my second child because it excludes a ton of processed

foods. That doesn't mean drinking diet soda instead either ;) ***

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One of the endo's I went to said that there are things on the market that will

say it's good for hypo people to lose weight or whatever but it does more harm

than good. I don't know myself. I did try different things from S. web

site and have to agree with the endo this time.

Bev

Chuck B <cblatchl@...> wrote:

bev wrote:

> Thanks, Did it help, the coconut oil?

Not that I could tell, and I tried it off and on (looking for a change)

for over six months. I was also avoiding carbs for that same period,

which should have made the impact even greater.

Chuck

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bev wrote:

> One of the endo's I went to said that there are things on the market that will

say it's good for hypo people to lose weight or whatever but it does more harm

than good. I don't know myself. I did try different things from S. web

site and have to agree with the endo this time.

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The only legitimate study of this " supplement " used hydrogenated coconut

oil. It showed all the harm of other saturated fats in a very pronounced

way, really dangerous stuff. The claims of benefits and safety of

nonhydrogenated, virgin oil have never been rigorously tested. The only

evidence is anecdotal. That means to me, that if I try it, it better

have obvious, dramatic beneficial results. It didn't.

So, the answer is that nobody really knows, in a scientific sense, and

you use it at your own risk. Considering the cost of the stuff, I can

afford to wait for better evidence before I use it again. As your endo

said, there is a good chance that you are spending good money to do

yourself harm. There are plenty of slender people around with clogged

arteries.

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> So, the answer is that nobody really knows, in a scientific sense, and

> you use it at your own risk.

This is true for so many things... and also an important fact to remember is

that not everybody reacts to something the same way... which is why medicine

is described as an art. What works for 99 people might not worth for the

100th. Ideally, everyone educates themselves as best they can, and weighs

the opinions of others, and then chooses a course to follow... it might

work, and it might not, there aren't any guarantees. What worked

wonderfully for a friend might do zip for you and vice versa.

Something to consider, though, when you are researching stuff on the

Internet, is that a great number of things are presented as fact, but there

aren't any references given to dcoument the claims the writers make. I'm

not specifically talking about coconut oil here, I'm talking about

information on the Internet in general. I've seen, for example, an email

being circulated lately about the dire dangers of MSG and how it was a plot

to make people addicted to food and obese. Yet none of the links work to

articles they cite to support the claims, there are no scientific research

studies listed, etc. What they say may well be true, or have elements of

truth in it, but since I can't find the original sources and valid

scientific articles, it makes me quite skeptical of the claims. I see this

repeated over and over, and often many different holistic/alternative web

sites will post the same article, but no sources.

So keep your eyes open and your wits about you, research as best you can on

the Internet, but also use your library resources, books and articles in

print publications, don't rely just on Internet hearsay, because that is

what a great deal of it truly is.

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That's what one of my docs. told me, so I look for those when I read anything

now, not just on the internet. That's what lead me to stop reading S. web

site. I'm glad some one else knows this.

take care

Bev

Every <denisee@...> wrote:

> So, the answer is that nobody really knows, in a scientific sense, and

> you use it at your own risk.

This is true for so many things... and also an important fact to remember is

that not everybody reacts to something the same way... which is why medicine

is described as an art. What works for 99 people might not worth for the

100th. Ideally, everyone educates themselves as best they can, and weighs

the opinions of others, and then chooses a course to follow... it might

work, and it might not, there aren't any guarantees. What worked

wonderfully for a friend might do zip for you and vice versa.

Something to consider, though, when you are researching stuff on the

Internet, is that a great number of things are presented as fact, but there

aren't any references given to dcoument the claims the writers make. I'm

not specifically talking about coconut oil here, I'm talking about

information on the Internet in general. I've seen, for example, an email

being circulated lately about the dire dangers of MSG and how it was a plot

to make people addicted to food and obese. Yet none of the links work to

articles they cite to support the claims, there are no scientific research

studies listed, etc. What they say may well be true, or have elements of

truth in it, but since I can't find the original sources and valid

scientific articles, it makes me quite skeptical of the claims. I see this

repeated over and over, and often many different holistic/alternative web

sites will post the same article, but no sources.

So keep your eyes open and your wits about you, research as best you can on

the Internet, but also use your library resources, books and articles in

print publications, don't rely just on Internet hearsay, because that is

what a great deal of it truly is.

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I just started taking the milk I produce from a whole

coconut daily divided in thirds along with kefir and

cayenne pepper OO pills, and B12, everytime. I did

noticed increased energy without the usual tiredness

at about 5-6 pm. So there is improvement. I take a

grain and a half of Armour daily also.

--- Every <denisee@...> wrote:

> I'm wondering what kind of amounts people are taking

> daily that they find to

> be beneficial... I'm guessing this varies from

> person to person, but

> basically I'm wondering if there is a minimum level

> that must be taken to be

> effective, or what folks are finding to be optimally

> beneficial for them?

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Mike what are OO pills?

Val

Re: Re: coconut oil

> I just started taking the milk I produce from a whole

> coconut daily divided in thirds along with kefir and

> cayenne pepper OO pills, and B12, everytime. I did

> noticed increased energy without the usual tiredness

> at about 5-6 pm. So there is improvement. I take a

> grain and a half of Armour daily also.

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> --- Every <denisee@...> wrote:

> > I'm wondering what kind of amounts people are taking

> > daily that they find to

> > be beneficial... I'm guessing this varies from

> > person to person, but

> > basically I'm wondering if there is a minimum level

> > that must be taken to be

> > effective, or what folks are finding to be optimally

> > beneficial for them?

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The size of capsules. There are O, OO and OOO. I'm

sure there are other sizes but I fill my own and OO is

a decent amount of cayenne pepper.

--- <veetee@...> wrote:

> Mike what are OO pills?

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> Val

> Re: Re: coconut oil

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> > I just started taking the milk I produce from a

> whole

> > coconut daily divided in thirds along with kefir

> and

> > cayenne pepper OO pills, and B12, everytime. I did

> > noticed increased energy without the usual

> tiredness

> > at about 5-6 pm. So there is improvement. I take a

> > grain and a half of Armour daily also.

> >

> >

> > --- Every <denisee@...> wrote:

> > > I'm wondering what kind of amounts people are

> taking

> > > daily that they find to

> > > be beneficial... I'm guessing this varies from

> > > person to person, but

> > > basically I'm wondering if there is a minimum

> level

> > > that must be taken to be

> > > effective, or what folks are finding to be

> optimally

> > > beneficial for them?

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Dear Rita,

You do not need to refrigerate coconut oil. It keeps just fine in the

cupboard for up to 2 years. Like butter, it goes solid in the fridge

anyway, which makes it more difficult to use. The warmer it is the

more liquid it becomes.

Bee

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Thank you Rogene:

I might drink it because I love coconut so much. It sounds like a great

moisturizer as well. This I will try....love....Lea

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Coconut oil

>I love coconut oil . . . for cooking, massage and as a

> moisteriser. Virgin coconut oil has a definite coconut

> smell, flavor, but the other has no flavor or smell.

>

> My massage therapist went wild over it when I asked

> her to use it on me. . . It provides lubrication

> without being slippery. This helps her work specific

> muscles and is easier on her hands. She adds aromatic

> oils for customers who like scented oil.

>

> It's probably not quite as good as the virgin oil, but

> I can't tell the difference.

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> www.tropicaltraditions.com has a lot of info on

> coconut oil.

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> Rogene

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> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

> licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed

> health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live

> a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing,

> two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

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Dearest Dawn:

We went to walk today, did not want to go to the health food store. He

just wanted some time to do nothing, but walk and look at things. We always

stop and make a wish at one of the water falls, but not today. I have no

coconut oil yet. Thank you for the good information on this oil

Have you heard of Trudeau, he is into natural healing? Today he had

Tammy Faye Baker as his guest!

love always....Lea

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> No not fattening at all, infact it has been shown to enhance

> metabolism and nourish the thyroid. It also acts as an anti fungal

> (anti yeast) agent. Coconut is where Caprylic acid is derived from and

> Caprylic Acid has been shown (in studies) to be more effective than

> nystatin in treating yeast.

> Dawn

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> In , draylene@a... wrote:

>> I thought coconut oil was fattening though??

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>> Aylene

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> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

> licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed

> health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live

> a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing,

> two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

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Hi Lea,

Yes, I have heard of Trudeau... I have his book. It's a good

book, very enlightening. He is definitely in our camp as far as the

cover ups go with the government and the food and drug industry.

There is some pretty good information on Mercola's site about

Coconut oil also if you want to take a look. I think it's

drmercola.com ......

Love... Dawn

In , " Lea " <devans@c...> wrote:

> Dearest Dawn:

>

> We went to walk today, did not want to go to the health food

store. He

> just wanted some time to do nothing, but walk and look at things.

We always

> stop and make a wish at one of the water falls, but not today. I

have no

> coconut oil yet. Thank you for the good information on this oil

>

> Have you heard of Trudeau, he is into natural healing? Today

he had

> Tammy Faye Baker as his guest!

>

> love always....Lea

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~```

> Re: Coconut oil

>

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> > No not fattening at all, infact it has been shown to enhance

> > metabolism and nourish the thyroid. It also acts as an anti

fungal

> > (anti yeast) agent. Coconut is where Caprylic acid is derived

from and

> > Caprylic Acid has been shown (in studies) to be more effective

than

> > nystatin in treating yeast.

> > Dawn

> >

> > In , draylene@a... wrote:

> >> I thought coconut oil was fattening though??

> >>

> >> Aylene

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice

given by

> > licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or

licensed

> > health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

> >

> > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians

mislead you.

> > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about

how to live

> > a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus

ing,

> > two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

> >

> >

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--- R <rashashon@...> wrote:

> Should coconut oil be taken on an empty

> stomach,before meal,after or with meal?

Any of the above. If you're not used to it, you might

not want to take it on an empty stomach at first. It's

also very good in tea and coffee. It functions the say

way milk, which we can't have does. Being an oil, it's

a flavor enhancer.

Saludos,

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Jeanne Vaughn <yuxtalineal@...> wrote:--- R <rashashon@...> wrote:

> Should coconut oil be taken on an empty

> stomach,before meal,after or with meal?

Any of the above. If you're not used to it, you might

not want to take it on an empty stomach at first. It's

also very good in tea and coffee. It functions the say

way milk, which we can't have does. Being an oil, it's

a flavor enhancer.

Saludos,

Jeanne OTS

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> I don't know what

>coconut oil is supposed to taste/smell like, but this can't be right?

>There are no other listed ingredients other than the c. oil. Should I

>be buying it from an organic source? Maybe the processing uses

>chemicals?

>

>Any thoughts?

>

Pat,

I would seek out organic virgin coconut oil for making candies. In

general coconut oil can have no smell to a sweet coconut smell.

Petroleum smells are a bad sign, imo.

Deanna

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>It smelled bad to me, sort of like petroleum or a chemical

>smell. I made coconut squares from a recipe in NT, used the oil, and

>they have the same " strange " taste as the smell.

Ditch it! Food shouldn't smell like petroleum or other industrial

chemicals. RBD (refined, bleached and deodorized) coconut oil has

virtually no aroma and little or no taste, and virgin coconut oil smells

like coconuts. I've never had the misfortune to buy some that has an

actual off smell, but if I did, I'd definitely return it or throw it out if

getting my money back wasn't possible.

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--- Faith <Faithiegirl538@...> wrote:

where do you get Coconut Oil?

I got mine from the following website:

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

It's Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil and it

tastes just like coconuts. I love eating it by the

spoonful, it's sooooo good. I'd eat a lot more of it

if it wasn't so expensive. I bought a gallon of it and

have really been going through it fast. I also bought

some LouAna coconut oil from Walmart to try it. It was

cheaper but it wasn't virgin oil and didn't taste a

thing like coconut, though on the container it says

" Add the Delightful Flavor of Coconut to Your Favorite

Recipes " . To me it is totally tasteless. I won't be

buying it again.

I'm curious - has anyone else found coconut oil that

tastes like coconuts for less than $66.50 per gallon?

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