Talk to me about coconut oil - Page 7

Katydid · 01-03-2008, 07:15 AM

Yeah, I've not tried the Spectrum, but if that was all I could get, I think I would use it.

But you might check around, I found a small jar of Nutiva in our locally owned natural foods grocery store.

Katydid · 01-03-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MarynMunchkins

I used this thread to scramble my eggs with CO, and I'm hooked.

Now I gotta find join a co-op to get more.

You used this thread to scramble your eggs, did you?

made4more · 01-03-2008, 07:30 AM

i'll do that katie!

the worst that can happen is that it doesn't work and have positive results that I can brag to hubby about right?

cobluegirl · 01-03-2008, 09:03 AM

We like it on popcorn... yummy. Wholefoods should have more than one brand of EVCO. We have tried several different brands. We liked the Nutiva the best but have used others as well. The one brand I didn't like was the tropical traditions. It smelled smoked. I can't remember if it was extra virgin though.

01-03-2008, 09:28 AM

ok, so i havent tried c.o. until now, i was told to take it for my thrush as it is a anti fungal.....but how should i take it, just pop back a few teaspoons a day, or should i rub it on my nipples, or what....? i have cooked with it, and i like it alot, but to actually help with thrush what should i do????

cobluegirl · 01-03-2008, 09:31 AM

I have never used it for thrush but would do both. If you can take it spoon full at time and smear it all around maybe it will work internally as well as externally.

mommylove · 01-03-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mother of Sons

I need tips on getting it out of the jar. All I can get out is little shavings at a time. I can never just get a spoonful or anything. If I needed a large amount for it and not just a teaspoon to put in my drink it would take me all day.

I have Nutiva & mine stays hard, too. I can dig out hunks, but it's far from Crisco consistency. Mine lives in the cupboard above the stove.

tempus vernum · 01-03-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bluewater

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Originally Posted by Mother of Sons

I need tips on getting it out of the jar. All I can get out is little shavings at a time. I can never just get a spoonful or anything. If I needed a large amount for it and not just a teaspoon to put in my drink it would take me all day.

I have Nutiva & mine stays hard, too. I can dig out hunks, but it's far from Crisco consistency. Mine lives in the cupboard above the stove.

bluewater, I am not sure where you live, but I know MOS lives inmy region and it's because of the weather. Coconut oil will be MUCH softer in the fall and spring and liquid in the summer. It's melt point is pretty low - can't remember what it is and I am NAK'ing but mine is liquid almost the entire summer

In the winter, I use a large spoon and scrape it out bit by bit. It's kind of a pain honestly. It is much harder to get out than our palm oil whichis what we use instead of shortening. But I notcied when you use it topically, it starts to melt in your hand because of your body heat and smooths onto skin SO SO easily.

allisonintx · 01-03-2008, 10:54 AM

melt point seems to be in the high 70's low 80's.

Even when it's hard the Nutiva still scoops out pretty easily.

Soliloquy · 01-03-2008, 12:16 PM

I read it's melting point it 76F. It melts almost instantly in a warm pan or on your skin, though. Mine is liquid all summer.

crunchymum · 01-03-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cobluegirl

I have never used it for thrush but would do both. If you can take it spoon full at time and smear it all around maybe it will work internally as well as externally.

it's cold here, too, and my nutiva is still scoopable. i also have a container of it in our bathroom and use it after the bath - my skin has never felt so good in the winter as i does right now!

klpmommy · 01-03-2008, 12:24 PM

ok, I am putting coconut oil on my next grocery list. I am convinced.

BHope · 01-03-2008, 12:26 PM

Do I need to go back and read through all of this to find information on Tropical Traditions?

There is a coop in the area that sells expeller pressed coconut oil. As a result, I was researching "expeller pressed" and ran across this link: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/epco.htm

The organic gallon of coconut oil is $45. The non-organic is $26.50. Considering I'm paying around 12 dollars for my small bottle of nutiva, it might be worth it to at least buy the one that is not certified organic. Or spring for the certified organic. But at any rate, I don't want to buy either if the conclusion was that Tropical Traditions is ucky.

Bleh.

Anyone know?

Do I really have to go read 6 pages all over again?

crunchymum · 01-03-2008, 12:34 PM

i *personally* don't like tropical traditions. i think it's fermented (which maybe adds something to the health benefits? i'm not sure) but to me, it's gross.

i got 2 jars and they were lumpy and just kind of ick tasting. i can take nutiva by the spoonful, but i can't with the TT or i feel ill.

i know people who swear by TT, though, so i guess you like it or you don't. i probably would get a smaller amount first to see if you like it. hth!

cobluegirl · 01-03-2008, 12:35 PM

I am not sure what your question is?? sorry..

01-03-2008, 07:15 AM	#91
Katydid Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,516	Re: Talk to me about coconut oil Yeah, I've not tried the Spectrum, but if that was all I could get, I think I would use it. But you might check around, I found a small jar of Nutiva in our locally owned natural foods grocery store. __________________ *Homeschooling Mama of Four*

01-03-2008, 07:30 AM	#93
made4more Rose Garden Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8,230	Re: Talk to me about coconut oil i'll do that katie! the worst that can happen is that it doesn't work and have positive results that I can brag to hubby about right? __________________ ~aMy~ ISFP Mom to K 10, D 9, K 7, J 5, A 3, 1yr

01-03-2008, 09:03 AM	#94
cobluegirl Rose Garden never be afraid of who you were meant to be Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 43,819	Re: Talk to me about coconut oil We like it on popcorn... yummy. Wholefoods should have more than one brand of EVCO. We have tried several different brands. We liked the Nutiva the best but have used others as well. The one brand I didn't like was the tropical traditions. It smelled smoked. I can't remember if it was extra virgin though. __________________ T4/1 ISTJ Enneagram 9 Ds-T4/2 Dd1-T1/4 Dd2-T2/1 The greatest challenge for most of us is believing that we are worthy now, right this minute. Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites. ~Brene Brown "The Gifts of Imperfection"[/CENTER]

01-03-2008, 09:28 AM	#95
morninglory Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Talk to me about coconut oil ok, so i havent tried c.o. until now, i was told to take it for my thrush as it is a anti fungal.....but how should i take it, just pop back a few teaspoons a day, or should i rub it on my nipples, or what....? i have cooked with it, and i like it alot, but to actually help with thrush what should i do????

01-03-2008, 09:31 AM	#96
cobluegirl Rose Garden never be afraid of who you were meant to be Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 43,819	Re: Talk to me about coconut oil I have never used it for thrush but would do both. If you can take it spoon full at time and smear it all around maybe it will work internally as well as externally. __________________ T4/1 ISTJ Enneagram 9 Ds-T4/2 Dd1-T1/4 Dd2-T2/1 The greatest challenge for most of us is believing that we are worthy now, right this minute. Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites. ~Brene Brown "The Gifts of Imperfection"[/CENTER]

01-03-2008, 10:54 AM	#99
allisonintx Rose Garden Some Cal/Mag will probably fix that. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: catching up on the laundry Posts: 41,294	Re: Talk to me about coconut oil melt point seems to be in the high 70's low 80's. Even when it's hard the Nutiva still scoops out pretty easily. __________________ allisonintx Wife to Stephen Mother to Elizabeth 19, Andrew 17, Abigail 14 & Evelyn 12 Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turn of the world. Love keeps her in the air when she ought to fall down. Tells you she's hurting before she keens. Makes her a home. . . . . . . .

01-03-2008, 12:16 PM	#100
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Talk to me about coconut oil I read it's melting point it 76F. It melts almost instantly in a warm pan or on your skin, though. Mine is liquid all summer.

01-03-2008, 12:24 PM	#102
klpmommy Deactivated Beware the gorgon, she's having a bad hair day Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DFW area Posts: 54,024	Re: Talk to me about coconut oil ok, I am putting coconut oil on my next grocery list. I am convinced.

01-03-2008, 12:26 PM	#103
BHope Rose Garden Finding the Good Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 12,816	Re: Talk to me about coconut oil Do I need to go back and read through all of this to find information on Tropical Traditions? There is a coop in the area that sells expeller pressed coconut oil. As a result, I was researching "expeller pressed" and ran across this link: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/epco.htm The organic gallon of coconut oil is $45. The non-organic is $26.50. Considering I'm paying around 12 dollars for my small bottle of nutiva, it might be worth it to at least buy the one that is not certified organic. Or spring for the certified organic. But at any rate, I don't want to buy either if the conclusion was that Tropical Traditions is ucky. Bleh. Anyone know? Do I really have to go read 6 pages all over again? __________________ Manda Single Mama to my three beautiful kiddos: DD1 (8 years old) DD2 (6 years old) DD3 (4.5 years old) Eternally missing DFS3 (stored safely in our hearts) and DFS1 Praying for Little R as she transitions into a new family. May you always know God's love and His comfort.

01-03-2008, 12:34 PM	#104
crunchymum Rose Garden speak softly and carry a big coffee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 34,610	Re: Talk to me about coconut oil i personally don't like tropical traditions. i think it's fermented (which maybe adds something to the health benefits? i'm not sure) but to me, it's gross. i got 2 jars and they were lumpy and just kind of ick tasting. i can take nutiva by the spoonful, but i can't with the TT or i feel ill. i know people who swear by TT, though, so i guess you like it or you don't. i probably would get a smaller amount first to see if you like it. hth! __________________ ~ jen wife to my first kiss mama to 13yo spreezy, 11yo jones, 5yo biggie, and our little greased lightning, 3yo ~ all born at home birth doula my waterbirth montage my etsy! "i did not want my children to love me because i had been an adequate mother, because i would never be one, this i already knew. i wanted my children to love me for the same reason i want my children themselves to be loved: because we are all irreducible, irreplaceable." -gina bria

01-03-2008, 12:35 PM	#105
cobluegirl Rose Garden never be afraid of who you were meant to be Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 43,819	Re: Talk to me about coconut oil I am not sure what your question is?? sorry.. __________________ T4/1 ISTJ Enneagram 9 Ds-T4/2 Dd1-T1/4 Dd2-T2/1 The greatest challenge for most of us is believing that we are worthy now, right this minute. Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites. ~Brene Brown "The Gifts of Imperfection"[/CENTER]

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