Monday, May 05, 2008
Problems tolerating Coconut Oil?
I just read some great material talking about tolerating Coconut Oil. Some people have found that they don't tolerate it well and experience heart palpitations or maybe have some problems digesting coconut oil. I also read that sometimes this stems from having substantial toxic build up in the body (which causes all sorts of problems). For coconut oil to work effectively, you have to maximize absorption.
It is kind of similar to washing dishes in dirty water but expecting them to come out clean. You have to clean your body first for something as healing as coconut oil to work well. One way to clean out the toxins is to take 1/2 lemon + 1 T. sea salt + 8 oz of water daily. This will help to regularly rid the toxins so your body can absorb and utilize the coconut oil better.
I also just read a great idea: mix your coconut oil in with yogurt and berries and eat it for breakfast every morning. I don't like the slimy taste and feel of coconut oil so this is great for mr!
I just read some great material talking about tolerating Coconut Oil. Some people have found that they don't tolerate it well and experience heart palpitations or maybe have some problems digesting coconut oil. I also read that sometimes this stems from having substantial toxic build up in the body (which causes all sorts of problems). For coconut oil to work effectively, you have to maximize absorption.
It is kind of similar to washing dishes in dirty water but expecting them to come out clean. You have to clean your body first for something as healing as coconut oil to work well. One way to clean out the toxins is to take 1/2 lemon + 1 T. sea salt + 8 oz of water daily. This will help to regularly rid the toxins so your body can absorb and utilize the coconut oil better.
I also just read a great idea: mix your coconut oil in with yogurt and berries and eat it for breakfast every morning. I don't like the slimy taste and feel of coconut oil so this is great for mr!
Labels: build up, coconut oil, healthy food, toxins
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
