Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I wouldn't throw out the coconut oil for cooking /in diet just yet. They are finding out the amazing health properties of the coconut and its oil every day. Here's a link showing it will actually lower your triglycerides and helps regulate cholesterol..... and it tasted fantastic! http://inhumanexperiment.blogspot.com/2008/12/coconut-lowers-ldl-vldl-and.html<h\ ttp://inhumanexperiment.blogspot.com/2008/12/coconut-lowers-ldl-vldl-and.html> Re: O.T. - here's a real eye-opener! I don't trust coconut oil. I have a tendency towards triglycerides or maybe my blood test went to a bad lab and coconut oil is a medium chain triglyceride. Why add fire to fire? I do use my low fat dressing made of chia seeds and maybe enjoy a teaspoon of flax seed oil. Chia seeds have omegas 3 and very important: they are tremendously high in calcium. I think there are 300 mg of calcium per serving. As a vegan, I think why milk? give them chia pudding..... Also, they have fiber. Unlike flax seeds, they are not gritty. > > > > > > Unhealthy Vegetable Oils? > > > > > > http://www.thescreamonline.com/essays/essays5-1/vegoil.html<http://www.thescream\ online.com/essays/essays5-1/vegoil.html> > > > > > > Don > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 > > Well, when I run out of the Carotino oil, I'll use the coconut oil. Do you use any other kind of oil for cooking? > > Melody No. I use TropTrad coconut oil exclusively. In the past, I've used MacNut oil which is still a heck of a lot better choice than olive & other oils. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 > > I cook with extra virgin olive oil. > You might wish to reconsider doing that, n. Here's why: Dr. Mercola says: " While olive oil can and should be a healthy part of your diet, what most people do not appreciate is that olive oil should not be used to cook with. Olive oil is primarily a monounsaturated fat. This means that it has one double bond in its fatty acid structure. The problem with olive oil is its overabundance of oleic acid, which creates an imbalance on the cellular level that can inhibit prostaglandin production, which can increase the risk of breast cancer and heart disease. So if you plan on using a fat to cook with, your clear choice is coconut oil. " Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks Don. I have read that about olive oil before. Trouble is coconut oil probably will taste weird in our Italian sauce we seldom have it though so it's usually uncooked olive oil we are using. n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Sent from my IPod Touch > > > > > > > I cook with extra virgin olive oil. > > > You might wish to reconsider doing that, n. Here's why: > > Dr. Mercola says: > " While olive oil can and should be a healthy part of your diet, what most people do not appreciate is that olive oil should not be used to cook with. > > Olive oil is primarily a monounsaturated fat. This means that it has one double bond in its fatty acid structure. The problem with olive oil is its overabundance of oleic acid, which creates an imbalance on the cellular level that can inhibit prostaglandin production, which can increase the risk of breast cancer and heart disease. > > So if you plan on using a fat to cook with, your clear choice is coconut oil. " > > Don > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 where do u get TropTrad and MacNut oil? Trudy To: sproutpeople Cc: Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 7:25 AM Subject: Re: O.T. - here's a real eye-opener! > > Well, when I run out of the Carotino oil, I'll use the coconut oil. Do you use any other kind of oil for cooking? > > Melody No. I use TropTrad coconut oil exclusively. In the past, I've used MacNut oil which is still a heck of a lot better choice than olive & other oils. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 i got mine from tropicaltraditions.com. If you sign up for newletter they will send you announcements for sales! They have some good ones!! patti ________________________________ To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 7:40:57 AM Subject: Re: Re: O.T. - here's a real eye-opener! where do u get TropTrad and MacNut oil? Trudy To: sproutpeople Cc: Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 7:25 AM Subject: Re: O.T. - here's a real eye-opener! > > Well, when I run out of the Carotino oil, I'll use the coconut oil. Do you use >any other kind of oil for cooking? > > Melody No. I use TropTrad coconut oil exclusively. In the past, I've used MacNut oil which is still a heck of a lot better choice than olive & other oils. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 And, it has application in alzheimers - http://www.coconutketones.com/ Here's a link from an MD who used it with her husband, fascinating story. Pam > I wouldn't throw out the coconut oil for cooking /in diet just yet. They are finding out the amazing health properties of the coconut and its oil every day. Here's a link showing it will actually lower your triglycerides and helps regulate cholesterol..... and it tasted fantastic! > > http://inhumanexperiment.blogspot.com/2008/12/coconut-lowers-ldl-vldl-and.html<h\ ttp://inhumanexperiment.blogspot.com/2008/12/coconut-lowers-ldl-vldl-and.html> > > Re: O.T. - here's a real eye-opener! > > I don't trust coconut oil. I have a tendency towards triglycerides or maybe my blood test went to a bad lab and coconut oil is a medium chain triglyceride. Why add fire to fire? I do use my low fat dressing made of chia seeds and maybe enjoy a teaspoon of flax seed oil. Chia seeds have omegas 3 and very important: they are tremendously high in calcium. I think there are 300 mg of calcium per serving. As a vegan, I think why milk? give them chia pudding..... > Also, they have fiber. Unlike flax seeds, they are not gritty. > > > > > > > > > > > > Unhealthy Vegetable Oils? > > > > > > > > > > http://www.thescreamonline.com/essays/essays5-1/vegoil.html<http://www.thescream\ online.com/essays/essays5-1/vegoil.html> > > > > > > > > > > Don > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 i was going to say .. coconut oil I hear is good for you. I think we have all been scared to death about LOWERING our fat intake.. but it is completely the opposite.. eat GOOD fats! & coconut is a good fat. Patti ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 8:44:55 AM Subject: Re: Re: O.T. - here's a real eye-opener! And, it has application in alzheimers - http://www.coconutketones.com/ Here's a link from an MD who used it with her husband, fascinating story. Pam > I wouldn't throw out the coconut oil for cooking /in diet just yet. They are >finding out the amazing health properties of the coconut and its oil every day. >Here's a link showing it will actually lower your triglycerides and helps >regulate cholesterol..... and it tasted fantastic! > >http://inhumanexperiment.blogspot.com/2008/12/coconut-lowers-ldl-vldl-and.html<\ http://inhumanexperiment.blogspot.com/2008/12/coconut-lowers-ldl-vldl-and.html> >> > > Re: O.T. - here's a real eye-opener! > > I don't trust coconut oil. I have a tendency towards triglycerides or maybe my >blood test went to a bad lab and coconut oil is a medium chain triglyceride. Why >add fire to fire? I do use my low fat dressing made of chia seeds and maybe >enjoy a teaspoon of flax seed oil. Chia seeds have omegas 3 and very important: >they are tremendously high in calcium. I think there are 300 mg of calcium per >serving. As a vegan, I think why milk? give them chia pudding..... > Also, they have fiber. Unlike flax seeds, they are not gritty. > > > > > > > > > > > > Unhealthy Vegetable Oils? > > > > > > > > > > >http://www.thescreamonline.com/essays/essays5-1/vegoil.html<http://www.thescrea\ monline.com/essays/essays5-1/vegoil.html> > > > > > > > > > > > Don > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 > > where do u get TropTrad and MacNut oil? > Trudy > Go here, Trudy http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/virgin_coconut_oil.htm http://www.mac-nut-oil.com/ Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I use coconut butter (or oil as it is also called) in many of my recipes. Below is the link to a recipe of a chocolate pie which is considered raw and organic in the raw food world.....also I want to thank all the ones in this group for the wonderful information I receive from them...This makes the light of my day to learn something new and better to eat.. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople/photos/album/2016878100/pic/list ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Oh LInda, that is from the Gratitude restaurant. I have been meaning to buy their first book, but haven't gotten around to it yet.thanks for sharing that.I made a coconut cream icing for the raw carrot cake I made last week and one of the main ingredients was coconut oil. It was so delicious. The icing might be from , but I am not sure, I know the cake isn't. He does have his own carrot cake recipe though and i am sure it is wonderful. I just decided to go with this one instead.Here is the recipe for anyone who is interested: Icing:For the Icing: 3/4 cup raw cashews1/2 cup water2 TBsp agave 3 TBsp coconut oil1/2 TBsp vanilla1/4 tsp saltPut all in the blender and blend until smooth. Can also be made in food processor. If you make it in the food processor, I think it would work out best if you soak the cashews. Cake: Does not have to be dehydrated at all-I put it in the D maybe for a half hour, but I don't think it did anything for it.For the Carrot Cake: 2 cups shredded carrots (about .5 lb)yh1/4 cup dates (about 4 pitted dates)1/2 cup walnuts1/3 cup dried apricots3/4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup raisins or currants1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon allspice Grate the carrot, preferably in a food processor. Set aside in large mixing bowl. Put the dates, apricots, and walnuts into the food processor and pulverize the mixture until it is grainy like cake crumbs, but not a paste. Add to the mixing bowl with carrots and stir. Add spices and raisins and stir well. I think Put everything back into the food processor and mix until it looks doughy and can hold a shape. Move everything back to the mixing bowl and fold in the coconut.I put mine in a small cheesecake pan with removeable sides and then iced it. The icing recipe makes much more than you need for this little cake. enjoy,marion n Rollings, PhDNJ Licensed Psychologist #4686www.DrnRollings.com Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity. Carson Subject: Re: Re: O.T. - here's a real eye-opener! To: sproutpeople Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 1:09 PM  I use coconut butter (or oil as it is also called) in many of my recipes. Below is the link to a recipe of a chocolate pie which is considered raw and organic in the raw food world.....also I want to thank all the ones in this group for the wonderful information I receive from them...This makes the light of my day to learn something new and better to eat.. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople/photos/album/2016878100/pic/list ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Yes, it is...I sent the recipe to the meringue to the same link...I's soooooooo good. I have the pie sitting in my fridge as we speak waiting for my grandkids who love chocolate like I do.. B. The lemon pie from the book I've tried too, but just a little toooo tart...maybe meyer lemons whould have been better since they are sweeter that others... Re: Re: O.T. - here's a real eye-opener! To: sproutpeople Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 1:09 PM I use coconut butter (or oil as it is also called) in many of my recipes. Below is the link to a recipe of a chocolate pie which is considered raw and organic in the raw food world.....also I want to thank all the ones in this group for the wonderful information I receive from them...This makes the light of my day to learn something new and better to eat.. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople/photos/album/2016878100/pic/list ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 thank you so much. i will check it out. -trudy To: sproutpeople Cc: Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 10:49 AM Subject: Re: O.T. - here's a real eye-opener! > > where do u get TropTrad and MacNut oil? > Trudy > Go here, Trudy http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/virgin_coconut_oil.htm http://www.mac-nut-oil.com/ Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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