Does coconut oil actually work?

[Dani44]

Hello everyone,

Whilst looking for a hair treatment I came across coconut oil. I did some reading up on it and found people saying it helps with blood sugar control. I am very sceptical, has anyone tried it? and does it actually work?

 

[jack412]

I don't know about BG, but its a good fat that's in my diet, it's refined and with lchf, used as a treatment for epilepsy, mct it's a medium chain fatty acid

 

[robert72]

I use it as part of my low-carb diet, so in that respect it's a better source of energy than carbs as far as BGs are concerned.

 

[dawnmc]

You can add it to your coffee, fry with it, coat your hair with it and even rub it on your body. So in all respects its a very good all rounder.

 

[donnellysdogs]

Just ordered some, but can't get used to the idea of having in coffee!!

Used to use it as suntan oil years ago!!


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[robert72]

Just ordered some, but can't get used to the idea of having in coffee!!

Used to use it as suntan oil years ago!!


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It's delicious in coffee with an ounce of butter too - frothed up with a blender... infact I am just making one as we type

 

[Avocado Sevenfold]

Best use I have found for it is coconut cauliflower rice.

 

[donnellysdogs]

It's delicious in coffee with an ounce of butter too - frothed up with a blender... infact I am just making one as we type

So teaspoon of coffee, ounce of butter and (how much coconut oil?) and whiz through in a blender is that right? Doesn't it curdle n go frothy? Do you have to melt the coconut oil first or does it melt in the hot water?

Never knew it was going to be so many questions for a cup of coffee-lol!


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[donnellysdogs]

Best use I have found for it is coconut cauliflower rice.

How do you do that?


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[robert72]

So teaspoon of coffee, ounce of butter and (how much coconut oil?) and whiz through in a blender is that right? Doesn't it curdle n go frothy? Do you have to melt the coconut oil first or does it melt in the hot water?

Never knew it was going to be so many questions for a cup of coffee-lol!


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I use espresso coffee (Illy) in a mug with 25g butter and a couple teaspoons of coconut oil - the coffee melts the butter and oil. Then use a hand blender to blitz it into a froth. It doesn't curdle.

Here's the one I just made:

 

[Scimama]

just make sure you get pure coconut oil, some of the ones labelled coconut oil aimed at hair or skin care contain other additives too.

Tesco do a large jar - on offer at moment.

It does make a good skin and hair moisturiser

 

[iHs]

What about KTC? I sometimes use it to fry eggs as it seems to prevent sticking and the eggs just slide out of the pan

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[Avocado Sevenfold]

How do you do that?


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http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/201...iflower-rice-recipe-low-carb-gluten-free.html

 

[donnellysdogs]

http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/201...iflower-rice-recipe-low-carb-gluten-free.html

Thnx Avocado.. Very much appreciated..


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[Kelsie]

I use coconut oil when cooking, adds a really nice flavour to the food too


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[jack412]

it's a lot cheaper at an Asian grocery shop, I pay 7 quid a lb

 

[donnellysdogs]

Blimey, Asian shop here I come....

I see there a difference between coconut oils though... Refined, unrefined etc.. KTC coconut oil had a few question marks about it for a fair while...


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[Avocado Sevenfold]

it's a lot cheaper at an Asian grocery shop, I pay 7 quid a lb

Don't you live closer to Asia though?

 

[jack412]

aren't you are closer to india than we are?

I buy the virgin unprocessed oil, seems to have more flavour, bit of sediment.
the other is a coconut creamed that comes in a block/packet [non-frying]
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=coconut creamed&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=x2isU9jzFYXfkwXytYD4CA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1051&bih=439
and of course the tined coconut cream, pour over fruit or put some gelatine with it and makes a jelly desert.
or a mango lassi anyone?

 

[donnellysdogs]

Hoping mine will arrive tomorrow.. Then, oily coffee here we come!!-lol!


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