SparkPeople advertisers help keep the site free! Learn more

FORUM:

Recipes & Cooking General Discussion

TOPIC:

coconut oil

Click here to go to SparkRecipes.com.

SparkPeople advertisers help keep the site free! Learn more

DIDS70

Posts: 4,644
10/24/12 1:55 P

it is my oil of choice when cooking. I also put it in my smoothies. I don't pay much attention to the saturated fats and what not.

current weight: 250.0

250

220

190

160

130

BBSWHATH

Posts: 1
10/17/12 11:47 A

I have a hard time finding moisturizers for my face that don't make the dryness worse around my nose. I tried coconut oil and have not had any problems. I now use it regularly. At first it seems greasy when you put it on, so a little goes a long way, then it soaks in.

BROMERO6

SparkPoints: (297)
Fitness Minutes: (120)
Posts: 1
10/17/12 8:36 A

Hi! You can also use it for skin and hair:) there's a lot of different uses for it besides taking it orally!

SP_COACH_DENISE

Posts: 26,889
10/16/12 9:55 A

It is a saturated fat, which is something you want to use sparingly/once in a while, but you may want to review the reference guide for fats for more info: www.sparkpeople.com/resource/reference_fat
s.asp.

Coach Denise

"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." - Michael Jordan

Searching for a buddy? Try using the search feature in the SparkPages section.

1,327 Days since: No Soda

337

675

1012

1350

JENNN77

SparkPoints: (23,845)
Fitness Minutes: (9,010)
Posts: 653
10/15/12 8:38 P

www.livestrong.com/article/281751-extra-vi
rgin-coconut-oil-for-weight-loss/

A little bit about coconut oil from livestrong.com. Although coconut oil is high in calories, so still shouldn't go too crazy with it!

JENNN77

SparkPoints: (23,845)
Fitness Minutes: (9,010)
Posts: 653
10/15/12 2:49 P

I've heard it's healthier for you because it helps your body metabolize fat. I still use it sparingly.

MRS.DR.SHOT

Posts: 179
10/14/12 9:03 P

And it's so expensive! I've heard that it's good to cook with because it has almost no flavor and (maybe?) a low melting point? You know, I'm not sure why it's such a cool thing right now. I was going to buy some to make home-made magic shell (thank you Pinterest) but that's just crazy fat. Good luck in your quest!

Lose the weight sensibly, steadily and without deprivation. Being fat is hard. I want a new hard.

Pounds lost: 9.2

7.25

14.5

21.75

GOT2BREAL

Posts: 43
10/14/12 10:44 A

I heard coconut oil was really good for you but when I started looking at the different oils pure coconut, canola, vege, and olive oils I noticed coconut had 12g of satuated fat. After the fact I mixed it in my waffle mix :(. So is satiated fat the worst out of all of them. I usually use canola oil in mixes but I spent a lot on this pure coconut stuff and I need to use it.

Myrtle beach mini marathon 10/21
Star city half marathon 11/17
blue ridge marathon 4/20

current weight: 4.0 over

2.5

-2.5

-5

Page: 1 of (1)

Thread URL: http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/messageboard.asp?imboard=158&imparent=29073057

Review our Community Guidelines

Other Recipes & Cooking General Discussion Topics:


cutting servings	7/3/2012 3:43:13 PM
what kind of fruit did you eat today?	5/15/2013 9:37:56 AM
I'm new :) questions	5/14/2013 11:31:51 PM
Funfetti Greek yogurt	1/28/2013 3:41:39 PM
Wheat pasta and bread	8/12/2012 6:08:10 AM

Diet Resources: new balance cross training shoes | cross country skiing training | cross training elliptical