...there they all are standing in a row
Big ones small ones, some as big as your head
Give it a twist, a flick of the writs and here we go again....."
But this is not about the song. It's about the power of the coconut.
First let me dispel a myth that is currently floating out there:
MYTH: Coconuts are bad for you. They are high in cholesterol.
FACT: Coconuts are GOOD for you. They are high in cholesterol, but it's the GOOD kind - like the kind found in almonds.
I came across this link about Coconut Oil from my good friend Carey (who also has this blog) and the research about the amazing health benefits of consuming coconut oil are amazing.
Important note: if you are going to use coconut oil, you need to be sure that you are buying PURE coconut oil.
"Researchers say the ketones found in coconut oil have slowed the progression of Alzheimer's disease in some people and may actually prevent it."
My grandmother has dementia and so there is a part of me that is fearful that I too may get it. So as a preventative measure, I'm starting to use coconut oil in my cooking and baking.
SIDE NOTE: Although coconut oil is made from coconuts, it actually doesn't taste like a coconut. I was worried that everything I cooked or baked would have an overtone of coconut, but it actually doesn't.
Hey, thanks for the mention! I sing that song to myself all the time. My dad recently discovered that for fighting a cold, two tablespoons of coconut per day really shortened up the typical duration of a cold. Since he's not particularly fond of the taste (I am!) he puts in some cocoa or carob and a drop or two of stevia or honey. Oh my! Yum! Delicious way to fight a cold!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds yummier (is that even a word?) than taking Oil of Oregano! nothing can mask the taste of that!
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing this to our attention, and I did watch the video. I'm not sure how to use it though. If you come across any recipes, please pass them on to us.
ReplyDeleteHave a good day
Mom
You can use it to sub in for butter or shortening or regular oil when you cook or bake.
ReplyDeleteEG. instead of pan frying fish in oil, fry them in coconut oil. (did that last night with salmon)
EG. in my granola recipe, sub the olive oil for coconut oil. (did that this morning)
EG. baking cookies: the recipe calls for 1 cup butter, use, 1 cup coconut oil...or use 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup coconut oil.
you can stir it into your oatmeal, or rice, or over pasta.
Do NOT heat in the microwave...always warm on the stove in a frying pan or sauce pan.