Guest guest Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Bob~ Thanks for confirming my suspicions about coconut oil-- I just know lots of raw food folks who are wild about the stuff & use it in everything & rave about its health benefits! so was wonderin' Thanks also for sharing the info you are learning/practicing in your exercise practice-- I find this helpful & appreciate that you share your findings with us! blessings, Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 I recommend self research for there are varying opinions about such concerns. swaraj, tev The Truth About Coconut Oil: Why it Got a Bad Rep When it’s Actually Good Coconut oil is truly the healthiest oil you can consume. It is rich in lauric acid, which is known for being antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal, and contains no trans fat (even olive oil has some trans fat). You can even use it on your skin to help prevent wrinkles. Unfortunately, there is a widespread misconception that coconut oil is bad for you because it contains saturated fat. To really understand the benefits of coconut oil, I suggest you read Dr. Mary Enig and Sally Fallon’s article " The Truth About Saturated Fat " to first dispel any lingering notions you may have that all saturated fats are dangerous. Fats are categorized as either short-, medium-, or long-chain depending on how many carbon molecules they contain. Close to two-thirds of the saturated fat in coconut oil is made up of medium-chain fatty acids, which have antimicrobial properties, are easily digested by the body for quick energy, and are beneficial to the immune system. Far from being dangerous, the saturated fat in coconut oil is actually health promoting. So how could an oil that is so good for you have gotten such a bad reputation? The answer comes down to simple economics and politics. Based on some flawed studies performed over four decades ago, some of which used primarily hydrogenated coconut oils, a powerful anti-saturated fat movement began. Remember--hydrogenated oils are oils with trans-fatty acids, which have been altered from their original chemical composition and have been shown to raise cholesterol levels and lead to heart disease and other health problems. You should not consume hydrogenated oils, whether it is coconut or another vegetable oil. Around this time the edible oil industry began to denounce all saturated fats and heavily promote polyunsaturated fats such as canola, soybean, safflower, corn, and other seed and nut oils. However, these oils easily become rancid when exposed to oxygen and produce large amounts of damaging free radicals in the body. What is not commonly known is that these oils can actually cause aging, clotting, inflammation, cancer and weight gain. You can read the article " Secrets of the Edible Oil Industry " for more information. Fortunately, coconut oil has begun to gain some positive media exposure as researchers realize its health-promoting qualities. However, coconut oil can vary widely in terms of the types of coconuts used, the manufacturing processes used to make the oil, and more, and all of these factors play a major role in the effectiveness of the oil. Most commercial coconut oils are RBD (refined, bleached, and deodorized). RBD oils do contain the medium chain fatty acids, however they also contain chemicals used in processing. Because of these variations my team and I here researched coconut oil extensively until we found the ideal source. I now highly recommend and offer you what is clearly the premier brand of virgin coconut oil in the United States, Tropical Traditions. This virgin coconut oil is not only certified organic, but it also met all our other requirements, including no GMO ingredients, bleaching, deodorizing, refining or hydrogenation. Tropical Traditions also uses fresh coconuts (not " copra " or dried coconuts like most oils) that come from a rural region of the Philippines untainted by urban pollution. http://www.mercola.com/2003/sep/13/coconut_oil.htm " chai_mama " <chai_mama wrote: Bob~ Thanks for confirming my suspicions about coconut oil-- I just know lots of raw food folks who are wild about the stuff & use it in everything & rave about its health benefits! so was wonderin' Thanks also for sharing the info you are learning/practicing in your exercise practice-- I find this helpful & appreciate that you share your findings with us! blessings, Leslie The experience of dynamic religious living transforms the mediocre individual into a personality of idealistic power. Religion ministers to the progress of all through fostering the progress of each individual, and the progress of each is augmented through the achievement of all. [The Urantia Book: 1094:1] Discover Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing & more. Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Thanks, Leslie! happy to share... and re: exercise - got one set in early this am...after failing to complete almost *any* of the last Wednesday...gave the muscles a few days rest.. all the best, Bob rawfood , " chai_mama@j... " <chai_mama@j...> wrote: > > Bob~ > Thanks for confirming my suspicions about coconut oil-- > I just know lots of raw food folks who are wild about the stuff & use it in everything & rave about its health benefits! so was wonderin' > Thanks also for sharing the info you are learning/practicing in your exercise practice-- > I find this helpful & appreciate that you share your findings with us! > blessings, > Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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