Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Taking Coconut Oil
We all know the numerous health benefits of coconut oil. It really is a health food that probably has more positive functions for your body than we can envision. Coconut oil initially appears like it would be bad for you but there is overwhelming information available to support its health benefits.
Why then am I so horrified at the thought of sticking a spoon in a bottle of coconut oil and eating it straight out of the jar. I know how good coconut oil is for you internally and externally. I know it can often trump medicine. I just can't eat straight oil. It is like eating shortening out of a can. Yuck. My sister-in-law swears by the method of taking coconut oil and I swear by the merits of mixing it in other foods (have I mentioned the times I tried to mix it into non-sweet foods like hash browns -- it was an awful experiment). I just don't like my mouth to be slimy from oily food.
So, I will continue to look for other options to incorporate this ultra-healthy food into my diet!! My favorite, so far, is to put a heaping tablespoon of coconut oil into my morning protein shake. It is so fragrant and delicious...
We all know the numerous health benefits of coconut oil. It really is a health food that probably has more positive functions for your body than we can envision. Coconut oil initially appears like it would be bad for you but there is overwhelming information available to support its health benefits.
Why then am I so horrified at the thought of sticking a spoon in a bottle of coconut oil and eating it straight out of the jar. I know how good coconut oil is for you internally and externally. I know it can often trump medicine. I just can't eat straight oil. It is like eating shortening out of a can. Yuck. My sister-in-law swears by the method of taking coconut oil and I swear by the merits of mixing it in other foods (have I mentioned the times I tried to mix it into non-sweet foods like hash browns -- it was an awful experiment). I just don't like my mouth to be slimy from oily food.
So, I will continue to look for other options to incorporate this ultra-healthy food into my diet!! My favorite, so far, is to put a heaping tablespoon of coconut oil into my morning protein shake. It is so fragrant and delicious...
Labels: coconut oil, healthy food, protein shake
// posted by She-rah! @ 5:17 PM 
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Sherah, I love your blog, thanks for all the info about coconut oil!
I've bookmarked your blog.
I wanted to ask which brand of coconut oil do you use?
Also, you had posted some time ago that you felt coconut oil was perhaps aiding in weight gain; so ultimately you found this to be false?
I take coconut oil, and splather all over my body too, and I love it. My skin, hair, and nails look great. I'm also working with a personal trainer and am taking coconut oil, which is really boosting my results.
Thanks again!!
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I've bookmarked your blog.
I wanted to ask which brand of coconut oil do you use?
Also, you had posted some time ago that you felt coconut oil was perhaps aiding in weight gain; so ultimately you found this to be false?
I take coconut oil, and splather all over my body too, and I love it. My skin, hair, and nails look great. I'm also working with a personal trainer and am taking coconut oil, which is really boosting my results.
Thanks again!!
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