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Post by bestofour on Feb 26, 2014 14:43:13 GMT -5
I read an article saying that coconut oil may help people with dementia. Any thoughts on this?
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Post by w8in4dave on Feb 26, 2014 15:52:29 GMT -5
I don't know about that but I use it all the time.
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Post by pepperhead212 on Feb 26, 2014 16:12:31 GMT -5
I've read articles about coconut oil curing just about everything, from the usual things, like diabetes and hypertension, and even things like ED! While some studies are questionable, even ones that are from dependable sources are almost always using fractionated oil (MCT, or medium chain triglycerides), not virgin oil, like you and I would use. It is a concentrated form of the supposedly good part of the oil. It is available, but not nearly as cheap as the virgin.
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Post by w8in4dave on Feb 26, 2014 17:40:21 GMT -5
I will have to look that up. Wonder when it is heated up (Cooked) if it makes a differance?
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Post by bestofour on Mar 4, 2014 8:35:23 GMT -5
w8in, the directions about heat are on the container. I got the organic refined and the heat parameters are different for the non refined. So read the jar. I stirred a little into my veges last night after they were cooked but still hot. We didn't notice any taste difference.
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Post by ladymarmalade on Mar 5, 2014 8:55:28 GMT -5
Tropical Traditions has put out a decent book on the benefits of virgin coconut oil. I received the book for free from them when I placed an order for palm shortening. The book was a fascinating read- a lot of anecdotal eveidence that virgin coconut oil IS very beneficial to the human body.
I have a decent supply of coconut oil, (I get mine from both Tropical Traditions and Vitacost) and use it occasionally. The only problem I have with it is that the really good quality virgin coconut oil still has the coconut taste to it. I love coconut, but I don't want that taste in everything I cook or bake, so I use it sparingly. I did find that the best place I could fit it into my diet in a daily way was to stir a tablespoon into my oatmeal. It also makes some spectacular brownies, where you can't quite identify the coconut, but you know there's something in there that's a little different from normal.
I wouldn't say I've seen any health benefits from using it, but I also didn't have any issues to begin with.
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Post by bestofour on Mar 5, 2014 9:13:24 GMT -5
ladymarmalade, mine just says organic virgin refined and I don't taste coconut at all. What should I look for to make sure it's good quality?
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Post by ladymarmalade on Mar 5, 2014 13:44:04 GMT -5
ladymarmalade, mine just says organic virgin refined and I don't taste coconut at all. What should I look for to make sure it's good quality? Yes, the refining will remove the coconut taste. There are differences between refined and unrefined. A refined oil has been bleached and deodorized- but it still retains the fatty acids, so it's still very good for you and has some health benefits. It's also the best choice for frying and cooking with high heat, as it has a higher smoke point than unrefined coconut oil. The unrefined virgin coconut oil will taste like coconut yet, and does have more of the phytonutrients than the refined coconut oil. If you are looking for the best possible nutrition from your coconut oil, what you want is an unrefined virgin coconut oil. There is no difference between virgin and extra virgin, by the way. It's the same process, which is very minimal. Both refined and unrefined virgin coconut oil will have great health benefits. The fact that you are using Organic and Virgin tells me that you're probably using the best quality available in a refined coconunt oil. But for maximum benefits, you may want to seek out an unrefined virgin coconut oil. If you keep a close eye on the two websites I shared (Vitacost and Tropical Traditions) they frequently have deals and sales on coconut oil. Right now Tropical Traditions has buy one get one free on 32 ounce jars of the best virgin coconut oil there is.
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Post by spacecase0 on Mar 5, 2014 17:17:29 GMT -5
dementia is the start of alzheimer's, and they want to reclassify alzheimer's as another form of diabetes, so avoiding foods that diabetes people can't have may help, as far as curing it, I have not looked into it.
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Post by pepperhead212 on Mar 5, 2014 20:13:47 GMT -5
One problem with refined coconut oil is that it will go rancid MUCH faster than virgin (oil that has been refined in any way, including deodorizing, should not be called virgin). I discovered this one time when I was sent a container of refined by accident, and the company told me just to keep it, since it would have cost them more to ship back than it was worth. This went rancid, which I have never had happen, before or since, with virgin oil. I get 54 oz jars, and do not go through them very fast, so the virgin must have some sort of antioxidant in it that is removed when refined.
Drvita.com has a deal on virgin CO - $19.95 for 54 oz, and 15% off of that if you buy 3. Way too much for me, but great deal if you would use that much, or have friends who want some.
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Post by bestofour on Mar 6, 2014 9:47:17 GMT -5
I don't at all like the taste of coconut so I guess I'll have to stick with the refined.
I will look at those sites mentioned. Thank you so much. I'm stirring a little bit of it into everything I cook. Since it has no taste it's not a problem.
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Post by w8in4dave on Mar 6, 2014 15:40:46 GMT -5
Yea mine must be refined. I don't taste it. I cook with it all the time. Sometimes I still use olive oil but not much anymore.
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Post by w8in4dave on Mar 7, 2014 14:44:50 GMT -5
I found this on Coconut oil :Coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm. The oil of the nut (fruit) is used to make medicine.
Some coconut oil products are referred to as “virgin” coconut oil. Unlike olive oil, there is no industry standard for the meaning of “virgin” coconut oil. The term has come to mean that the oil is generally unprocessed. For example, virgin coconut oil usually has not been bleached, deodorized, or refined.
Some coconut oil products claim to be “cold pressed” coconut oil. This generally means that a mechanical method of pressing out the oil is used, but without the use of any outside heat source. The high pressure needed to press out the oil generates some heat naturally, but the temperature is controlled so that temperatures do not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Coconut oil is used for diabetes, heart disease, chronic fatigue, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Alzheimer’s disease, thyroid conditions, energy, and boosting the immune system. Ironically, despite coconut oil’s high calorie and saturated fat content, some people use it to lose weight and lower cholesterol.
Coconut oil is sometimes applied to the skin as a moisturizer and to treat a skin condition called psoriasis.
How does it work? Coconut oil is high in a saturated fat called medium chain triglycerides. These fats work differently than other types of saturated fat in the body. However, research on the effects of these types of fats in the body is very preliminary.
When applied to the skin, coconut oil has a moisturizing effect.
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