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Posted by Joe Bloe on March 29, 2007, at 0:49:29
Is coconut oil worth the cost? Has anyone experienced any noticeable benefits for depression, etc?
Posted by jaynee on March 29, 2007, at 23:39:24
In reply to Coconut oil - any experiences?, posted by Joe Bloe on March 29, 2007, at 0:49:29
I tried it for about 2 months, I took about 1 to 2 tablespoons a day, plus I used it on some food. I saw absolutely no benefit with regards to mental health. I still use it on popcorn instead of butter and sometimes substitue butter with the virgin coconut oil. I tried to cook a batch of cookies with it, but the cookies turn out to hard for my liking. I don't use it much anymore, except sometimes I use it as a body lotion or deep hair conditioner.
I did notice that when I was using it, I started to put on some weight, which is the reason I also stopped using it. It is supposed to be good for viral illnesses, but honestly, I didn't find it to be any miracle cure for anything. Then again I have tried and bought just about every so called "natural" remedy known to man, as well as vitamins and minerals and supplements, and none have done anything "great" or noticeable. I am just a little more broke because of it. But amazingly, I still have hope and keep trying different things.
Good luck.
ps, honey is the only thing that actually made a difference with regards to allergies anyways. I take a tablespoon of raw local honey in the morning. It really does help my allergy symptoms.
Posted by jaynee on March 30, 2007, at 12:16:31
In reply to Re: Coconut oil - any experiences?, posted by jaynee on March 29, 2007, at 23:39:24
Sorry, I just remembered. When I was taking a tablespoon or so a day of extra virgin coconut oil, I was also using coconut milk in my diet as well. I was using the milk in cereal and in my fruit smoothies. So that could have been a major reason why I was putting on weight.
Posted by uncouth on October 11, 2011, at 20:41:15
In reply to Coconut oil - any experiences?, posted by Joe Bloe on March 29, 2007, at 0:49:29
helps immensly with appetitite control, and does increase metabolism and give immediate energy. i take 3-4 tablespoons a day in between meals i think is the key. not sure of any mental health benefits, but i do think a wide variety of fats is important.
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