What Type of Coconut Oil Should I Consume?
We recommend true virgin organic coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil is made from fresh coconut meat and retains the odor and all the nutrients of the fresh coconut. Coconut oils that do not smell like coconut are at the very least deodorised, which is accomplished by heating the coconut oil to very high temperatures of about 200c. This process kills a lot of the nutrients like vitamin E. Any coconut oil that is made from copra, which is the dried (not fresh) coconut meat, must be purified in order to be made suitable for consumption, because copra is not generally dried in a sanitary way. So copra-derived coconut oil is heated to high temperatures as well as typically filtered through (bleaching) clays to remove impurities. Many modern methods use chemical solvents as well to extract more oil from the copra. Some coconut oils are hydrogenated and hence contain the bad trans-fatty acids - you want to avoid these oils!
Look for a high quality refined organic coconut oil "VCO" that did not use any heat or chemicals in the processing and contains no trans-fatty acids.
We recommend true virgin organic coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil is made from fresh coconut meat and retains the odor and all the nutrients of the fresh coconut. Coconut oils that do not smell like coconut are at the very least deodorised, which is accomplished by heating the coconut oil to very high temperatures of about 200c. This process kills a lot of the nutrients like vitamin E. Any coconut oil that is made from copra, which is the dried (not fresh) coconut meat, must be purified in order to be made suitable for consumption, because copra is not generally dried in a sanitary way. So copra-derived coconut oil is heated to high temperatures as well as typically filtered through (bleaching) clays to remove impurities. Many modern methods use chemical solvents as well to extract more oil from the copra. Some coconut oils are hydrogenated and hence contain the bad trans-fatty acids - you want to avoid these oils!
Look for a high quality refined organic coconut oil "VCO" that did not use any heat or chemicals in the processing and contains no trans-fatty acids.
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How should I store my Virgin Coconut Oil?
Does it need to be refrigerated?
High quality pure, virgin coconut oil has a low moisture content, no additives or preservatives, and still retains the antioxidants found in the original coconut. Because of this, it is very stable and does not require refrigeration. If you refrigerate coconut oil it becomes "hard as a rock" and will require warming to soften the oil for scooping and measuring. The most important things to consider when storing coconut oil are direct sunlight. Closets and cupboards work well, and moderate temperatures, around 28c are better. Damp places, such as basements, are not recommended, because over time, with repeated exposure to moisture, there is potential for mold to grow.
A pantry, or closet or shelf in your kitchen will work fine. At room temperature it will easily last up to 2 years in your pantry.
What is the recommended daily dosage of Virgin coconut oil to
obtain optimum health benefits from it?
The recommended dose per day to reap the maximum benefits from coconut oil is 45-60ml (3-4 tablespoons) split into 2 doses.
What is the best time of the day to take Virgin coconut oil?
Take one dose first thing in the morning, with your breakfast shake for instance, and another in the afternoon. If you are regularly exercising, then take a dose 1 hour before your workout.
How much Virgin coconut oil should a person ingest?
The research done with using coconut oil for sickness and disease was done based on a "therapeutic dosage" of 3 1/2 tablespoons per day. This dosage is based on the amount of lauric acid a nursing human infant receives on daily basis. It is the lauric acid in breast milk that is responsible for much of a babies resistance to sickness. Looking at an infants lauric acid intake, they calculated what an adult would need in coconut oil to get an equivalent dosage and 3-4 tablespoons per day is the dosage most health professionals recommend be taken by people who are using the coconut oil therapeutically. However, I have known people to eat 6 to 15 tablespoons of coconut oil a day.
How many calories and grams of fat are there in a tablespoon of coconut oil?
One tablespoon of coconut oil, 15ml, contains approximately 135 calories and 13.05 grams of healthy fat. As mentioned above, the fat in coconut oil is mainly composed of medium- chain saturated fatty acids, which are efficiently converted to energy. There are virtually no carbohydrates or protein in coconut oil.
How do I use this coconut oil?
There is more and more evidence that the long chain poly- unsaturated fats are contributing to much of the health problems Americans currently face. You may substitute this coconut oil for any of the other oils you currently use.If you store this oil on top of your hot water heater it will always be a liquid for you. If you keep it where it is cooler, it will always be a solid.
Some people use the solid coconut oil as a butter substitute and the liquid oil as a cooking oil. Some, who do not like the strong coconut taste, mix the coconut oil with olive, natural palm oil or butter for cooking. Sometimes they mix it with a nut-butter (like peanut, almond, or cashew butter) for a spread. This coconut oil greatly enhances the flavor of baked goods, making them mouthwateringly good.
Some people who want to make sure they get their full dosage each day add the coconut oil to their smoothies or green food drinks. Others just eat it by the tablespoon.
You will also absorb a certain amount of this oil through you skin if you use it as a moisturizer. It is very, very good for your skin, creates a friendly environment for good skin flora. It will give you a certain amount of protection from sunburn, help wrinkles to fade, and make your skin feel soft and silky.
Virgin Coconut Oil and Weight Loss
Does it need to be refrigerated?
High quality pure, virgin coconut oil has a low moisture content, no additives or preservatives, and still retains the antioxidants found in the original coconut. Because of this, it is very stable and does not require refrigeration. If you refrigerate coconut oil it becomes "hard as a rock" and will require warming to soften the oil for scooping and measuring. The most important things to consider when storing coconut oil are direct sunlight. Closets and cupboards work well, and moderate temperatures, around 28c are better. Damp places, such as basements, are not recommended, because over time, with repeated exposure to moisture, there is potential for mold to grow.
A pantry, or closet or shelf in your kitchen will work fine. At room temperature it will easily last up to 2 years in your pantry.
What is the recommended daily dosage of Virgin coconut oil to
obtain optimum health benefits from it?
The recommended dose per day to reap the maximum benefits from coconut oil is 45-60ml (3-4 tablespoons) split into 2 doses.
What is the best time of the day to take Virgin coconut oil?
Take one dose first thing in the morning, with your breakfast shake for instance, and another in the afternoon. If you are regularly exercising, then take a dose 1 hour before your workout.
How much Virgin coconut oil should a person ingest?
The research done with using coconut oil for sickness and disease was done based on a "therapeutic dosage" of 3 1/2 tablespoons per day. This dosage is based on the amount of lauric acid a nursing human infant receives on daily basis. It is the lauric acid in breast milk that is responsible for much of a babies resistance to sickness. Looking at an infants lauric acid intake, they calculated what an adult would need in coconut oil to get an equivalent dosage and 3-4 tablespoons per day is the dosage most health professionals recommend be taken by people who are using the coconut oil therapeutically. However, I have known people to eat 6 to 15 tablespoons of coconut oil a day.
How many calories and grams of fat are there in a tablespoon of coconut oil?
One tablespoon of coconut oil, 15ml, contains approximately 135 calories and 13.05 grams of healthy fat. As mentioned above, the fat in coconut oil is mainly composed of medium- chain saturated fatty acids, which are efficiently converted to energy. There are virtually no carbohydrates or protein in coconut oil.
How do I use this coconut oil?
There is more and more evidence that the long chain poly- unsaturated fats are contributing to much of the health problems Americans currently face. You may substitute this coconut oil for any of the other oils you currently use.If you store this oil on top of your hot water heater it will always be a liquid for you. If you keep it where it is cooler, it will always be a solid.
Some people use the solid coconut oil as a butter substitute and the liquid oil as a cooking oil. Some, who do not like the strong coconut taste, mix the coconut oil with olive, natural palm oil or butter for cooking. Sometimes they mix it with a nut-butter (like peanut, almond, or cashew butter) for a spread. This coconut oil greatly enhances the flavor of baked goods, making them mouthwateringly good.
Some people who want to make sure they get their full dosage each day add the coconut oil to their smoothies or green food drinks. Others just eat it by the tablespoon.
You will also absorb a certain amount of this oil through you skin if you use it as a moisturizer. It is very, very good for your skin, creates a friendly environment for good skin flora. It will give you a certain amount of protection from sunburn, help wrinkles to fade, and make your skin feel soft and silky.
Virgin Coconut Oil and Weight Loss
Many people have reported that consuming Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) helps them to lose weight. They often see increased energy levels and fewer cravings for carbohydrates and sweets. It's easier for many people to eat less when consuming 3-4 tablespoons of coconut oil per day, because the fats provide a feeling of satiety or fullness after eating that is not generally experienced when eating a low-fat meal. Perhaps that is one of the reasons why low-fat diets don't work in the long-term.
The Body Burns Virgin Coconut Oil 3 Times Faster Than Other Fats
According to a 2000 report published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, your body burns off coconut oil three times faster than many other common fats. In a 1986 study by T.B. Seaton et al in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people who ate foods containing MCFAs (like the lauric acid in coconut oil) increased their metabolic rate an average of 12%, compared to a 4% increase for those eating meals with long-chain fatty acids (LCTs). The authors concluded that adding MCFAs and MCFA-rich foods (like coconut oil) to the diet could "over long periods of time produce weight loss even in the absence of reduced (caloric) intake". Doesn't that sound good? They are saying that you could eat the same amount of calories and still lose weight if you include MCFA-rich food like coconut oil in your diet!
Are there any 'side effects' to Coconut Oil?
The Body Burns Virgin Coconut Oil 3 Times Faster Than Other Fats
According to a 2000 report published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, your body burns off coconut oil three times faster than many other common fats. In a 1986 study by T.B. Seaton et al in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people who ate foods containing MCFAs (like the lauric acid in coconut oil) increased their metabolic rate an average of 12%, compared to a 4% increase for those eating meals with long-chain fatty acids (LCTs). The authors concluded that adding MCFAs and MCFA-rich foods (like coconut oil) to the diet could "over long periods of time produce weight loss even in the absence of reduced (caloric) intake". Doesn't that sound good? They are saying that you could eat the same amount of calories and still lose weight if you include MCFA-rich food like coconut oil in your diet!
Are there any 'side effects' to Coconut Oil?
Coconut oil is a food, not a medication, and therefore it does not have 'side effects'. Since individuals vary, there could be adverse reactions, especially if your body is used to a low-fat diet regimen. The most common reaction is diarrhea. While 45-60ml (3-4 Tbsp) is recommended as the daily intake by some researchers, it is probably best not to start with that amount, or eat it all at once. Spread it out over the course of the day, and reduce the amount you ingest if there are unwanted effects. Like any food, some people could possibly have allergic reactions to coconut oil as well, although it does NOT contain any appreciable amounts of protein as the meat of the coconut would, and most food allergies are related to proteins. Traditionally, coconut oil has nourished millions, if not billions of people throughout Asia for thousands of years.
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