Has anyone heard about the health benefits of coconut oil?
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I have been studing about coconut oil on the web. It is very interesting
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Here is the best I can do for you:\n\nPlease evaluate all of your options before turning to cosmic energy for health benefits. :)
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Omega 3 is a vital essential fatty acid that ALL people must have in adequate amounts to ensure proper functioning of many body processes and to gain vibrant health. \n\nOmega 3 affects many processes in the body: critical in the structure of cell membranes, important in nervous system development, acts as a systemic, natural anti-inflammatory, helps in preventing cardiovascular/heart disease, can help prevent blood clots, essential for proper brain function, is able to help with joint (arthritis) problems, good for the skin.\n\nIt can be found in cold water fish--salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna. However, much of the fish today is contaminated with mercury. It's best if you can get "wild caught" fish from unpolluted waters. Omega 3 is also found in marine algae and dark, leafy green vegetables and, to a degree flaxseed oil, which will also contain Omega 6 and Omega 9. \n\nTaking a high-quality, toxic-free fish oil is the best way of ensuring you are getting adequate amounts of this essential substance. It comes as a liquid or in capsules. \n\nYou must make sure that you are also getting the correct amount of Omega 6. Omega 6 can be found in flaxseed oil. Check with your physician. Since most MDs are not too educated in this area you may want to go to a clinical nutritionist or a holistic/complementary MD or naturopathic physician who can give you a complete evaluation which will provide the best diet/supplementation/exercise program for your situation. There are many nutrients which can be of great benefit to you regarding the diabetes. I've known people who have been able to lower their insulin dosage, and some have been able to completely come off of their medication (pill form) and control the condition utilizing proper diet, supplements, exercise, etc. This takes a noble effort, diligence, perserverence and sacrifice. It is well worth the effort.\n\nIn addition to Omega 3, it is very important to make sure that you are receiving adequate amounts of Omega 6 (ex. flaxseed oil) and that Omega 3 is being consumed in the correct ratio with Omega 6. These essential fatty acids must be in the proper balance. Generally, in America, we are getting way too much Omega 6 (vegetable oils) as opposed to Omega 3.Again, the properly informed health care professional can help you.\n\nVERY IMPORTANT: If you are on any meds, especially blood thinners, DO NOT take Omega 3 fish oil without first checking with your medical doctor!\n\nBelow, some sources that can be of help.\n\nBest of luck and health to you!
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ive never heard of it... though theres some people who just cant keep on a diet so i doubt it would work for everyone.. post more about this diet!
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Uses of coconut water include: \ncoconut water vinegar, \ncoconut wine,\nproduction of the chewy, \nfiber-rich nata good as a dessert and as alaxative,\nas a growth factor\nand as a substitute for dextrose.
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(m)\n\nOatmeal's Magical Benefits include:\n\nIt Lowers cholesterol: Oatmeal contains soluble fiber which binds to bile (bile helps us to absorb fat and cholesterol from our diet). Less bile, less fat and cholesterol absorbed! Then the liver makes bile from our stored cholesterol to compensate for the lowered absorbed amount, lowering our cholesterol levels further. Lower levels of total cholesterol are associated with lower rates of heart disease. Of course if we eat too much fat, let's say on one of those high protein diets, eating our magical food won't make magic. \n\nCancer Fighting Properties: Grains contain a phytochemical called "phytic acid". This phyto binds to certain minerals thought to cause free radical production especially in our colon and it eliminates them instead. \n\nWeight Control: Low in fat, and a "stick to your ribs food", oatmeal, a complex carbohydrate has a low glycemic index.This means it is turned into a simple sugar very slowly. What does this do? It raises our blood sugar slowly by staying in the stomach longer, which decreases our hunger and cravings created by those other simple carbohydrate foods (we all know which foods I'm referring to). End result: more sustained energy, and less junk food cravings. Don't forget that our brain gets fed from this complex carb food too! Oatmeal is also a great carbohydrate for diabetics. \n\nNutrient Density: The nutrients in fortified oatmeal include all the B vitamins including the heart healthy Folate which lowers homocysteine levels (another heart disease risk factor), and it also includes iron, calcium, Vitamin A, protein and more. All this plus fiber, virtually no fat, low sodium and no cholesterol. At about 140 calories per cup, I consider this an all around good deal. Eat oat bran oatmeal and we've got even more fiber.\n\nOatmeal the magical healthy food can also be a versatile food (yes, I said versatile). We can add lots of different toppings such as fruit, dried fruit, applesauce, yogurt, maple syrup and we can even top it with other cereals such as low fat granola. How about we make our own low fat granola using oats! Toast uncooked oats in an oven, add some bran cereal, chopped nuts, dried fruits and voila, we've made our own. We can even make our own muesli cereal, oatmeal pancakes (look for this recipe on my site soon), and then there are muffin and cookie recipes available everywhere. Want to try a favorite oatmeal breakfast of mine? Check out again my recipe tip page on Monday by clicking on my link below.\n\n\nSo, if we want to eat a food that can help us to start our day with long lasting energy; warm us as the weather gets cold; help us to control our weight; help us to lower our heart disease risk, and give us lots of other nutrients, try Oatmeal. It really is a "Magical Food" for man and animal alike.
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ofcourse not it is more healthy than other oils but what is the best is olive oil u should try it
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Here's a summary of fish oil research regarding use in mood disorders, updated Jan 2006 .\n\n\nThe article is long, but excellent. In conclusion:\n\nConclusions (reviewed as of 3/2006; still seem to hold): the evidence is piling up that omega-3 fatty acids do something, at least in some people;  \nthe dose to use is not at all clear, as some studies suggest you can go too high and lose benefits (Nevets, Sagduyu), whereas many of the individual glowing results come with the higher doses;  \neven at higher doses, the risks seem minimal, and there may actually be additional benefits (on cholesterol, perhaps arthritis);  \nhowever, it's a large number of pills, though a minimal-moderate expense;  \nfish burps can be managed easily  \nit's not clear how long you have to wait to see benefits, but especially with the smaller doses they may take 1-2 months to show up, so if you take them, prepare yourself for a period of taking a lot of pills with no benefits.  \nDo I recommend them to my patients? Yes, rather commonly, especially when we're looking for all possible anti-depression tools to use, rather than have to use a typical antidepressant.  I still have yet to see a clear-cut stunning improvement like those case reports in the table above, but because the risk appears to be so minimal, in many cases it seems like it's worth a try.  \n\nFor more on omega-3's generally, here's a 2001 summary, including an extensive explanation of omega-3 physiology.  For small details including , pill type, flaxseed oil and any other tidbits I accumulate, here are more of my fish (oil) stories.
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Never heard of it so I checked it out. Sounds very promising.\nI found this site interesting...\nhttp://www.canderm.com/page.asp?intNodeID=8035
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Coming from Greece, there's olive oil in my every day diet ever since I remember. Extra virgin olive oil is very good for your health and heart's health, but of course it is very high in calories as well. However, it isn't nearly as fattening as butter or other animal byproducts. Use it, don't abuse it. And don't expect to see any benefits if you just add olive oil to your diet, without making any changes to your previous eating habits.\n\nOlive oil is best eaten uncooked - as salad dressing for instance, and if you can substitute other oils you use in your food with olive oil, research shows you'll benefit from it. Even when cooked, olive oil is very reluctant, and maintains most of its beneficial properties to health. A Mediterranean diet in general, rich in olive oil, fruit, vegetables and fish - is considered among the best diets.
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"Coconut oil has a unique role in the diet as an important physiologically functional food. The health and nutritional benefits that can be derived from consuming coconut oil have been recognized in many parts of the world for centuries. A review of the diet/heart disease literature relevant to coconut oil clearly indicates that coconut oil is at worst neutral with respect to atherogenicity of fats and oils and, in fact, is likely to be a beneficial oil for prevention and treatment of some heart disease. Additionally, coconut oil provides a source of antimicrobial lipid for individuals with compromised immune systems and is a nonpromoting fat with respect to chemical carcinogenesis." Mary G. Enig, Ph.D
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Don't know, but can't be worth it - you'll end up with elevated cholesterol and clogged arteries.  Coconut oil is saturated fat, among the worst.
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Health Benefits\n\n♥ ANTIOXIDANTS\n\n♥ CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH\n\n♥ CANCER\n\n♥ AGING
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u can do an investigatory project about the different uses of coconut or about the usefulness of coconut oil..
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I've been taking it and have not noticed any weight loss, but I don't take it regularly.  I also take green tea pills, chromium picolate (SP?) and was taking Hoodia.  No real loss or changes.  I did hear a doctor on tv saying that everyone, everyone should take a multi and a fish oil. \n\nI have experienced weight loss by cutting back on beer (my vacation and de-stresser) and eating 1/2 a grapefruit every day, plus fresh lemon juice in my water.\n\nAs far as depression...talk to your doctor.  I know everyone says that, but do it.  Talk to him about weight loss too.  If he says to change your diet..and nothing else, see another doctor.  LOTS of folks have depression.  LOTS.  Your doctor has heard it many times and won't think you are a nut for saying it.  There are lots of meds for it, so you have options.
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For lots of info on coconuts and coconut oil check out www.mercola.com.  I'm impressed - most people have no idea coconut fat is one of the healthiest fats.
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The research community is currently answering that.  They suspect that antioxidants may help, and there is some hopeful evidence of that, but nothing concrete yet.  There are a couple of studies that show that Coenzyme Q10 (aka CoQ10) helps people living with Parkinson's disease.  The most well-known study appeared in the Archives of Neurology in 2002.  It was compelling enough to get the National Institues of Health to fund research that is still going on about CoQ10.  \n\nThe current dose that people are speculating is beneficial is 1200 mgs per day - a pretty large dose.  It can also get a little pricey, because it is popular right now thanks to its benefits to the heart too.\n\nExercise also appears to have some very positive effects, if you call that natural.  \n\nOther than that, there are not a lot of other good natural options - that we know about yet.  I hope that we learn something miraculous soon.