coconut oil
#41
For those of you that this horrible disease "runs in the family" there are tests that can be done now, a test of the spinal fluid and a pet scan, that can detect whether or not a person has the potential for developing it. Your doctor can start treating long before the first symptoms present and by doing that can postpone the symptoms --- sometimes causing to never happen. I saw that on Dr. Oz about a year ago.
#42
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Since alzheimers' has no cure, no way to slow the progress or no way to prevent, caregivers' will try any thing they think might help. I don't really think a caregiver will get false hope. Seems as if our hope is destroyed when your loved one is diagnosed. You just live each day and hope for a cure or someway to slow down this insidious disease.
#43
I don't know anything about its help with Altzheimers but.....my daughter has been making cookies using it in place of
butter and they are quite good, she said its pricey to buy tho....I am going to try it one day soon....
butter and they are quite good, she said its pricey to buy tho....I am going to try it one day soon....
#44
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coconut oil
My recipe for Coconut Breakfast Bars
1-1/2 c. chopped dates
2 c. chopped unsalted almonds (I use raw from the health foods store)
3-1/2 c. unsweetened coconut
1-1/4 c. melted coconut oil
1/2 c. honey (could also use real maple syrup)
1 t. vanilla or almond flavoring
1/2 c. raisins or dried cranberries
lots of cinnamon - not measured, just a really good shake
(Taste and add more cinnamon, if necessary. Also, you may need less honey if sweetened coconut is used.)
I spray a large glass cake pan. Dump the above into the cake pan and pack down with the back of a spoon. Pack really tight and then refrigerate. The honey and solidified coconut oil will hold the bars together although they are a little crumbly. They taste just as good from a spoon. Once they are hardened, cut and move to a sealed container or wrap individually.
Many of the ingredients in this recipe are available at the health foods store. Hope you like them. Enjoy!!!
1-1/2 c. chopped dates
2 c. chopped unsalted almonds (I use raw from the health foods store)
3-1/2 c. unsweetened coconut
1-1/4 c. melted coconut oil
1/2 c. honey (could also use real maple syrup)
1 t. vanilla or almond flavoring
1/2 c. raisins or dried cranberries
lots of cinnamon - not measured, just a really good shake
(Taste and add more cinnamon, if necessary. Also, you may need less honey if sweetened coconut is used.)
I spray a large glass cake pan. Dump the above into the cake pan and pack down with the back of a spoon. Pack really tight and then refrigerate. The honey and solidified coconut oil will hold the bars together although they are a little crumbly. They taste just as good from a spoon. Once they are hardened, cut and move to a sealed container or wrap individually.
Many of the ingredients in this recipe are available at the health foods store. Hope you like them. Enjoy!!!
#46
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For those looking for recipes incorporating coconut oil, I found this website:
http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/co...il_recipes.htm
http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/co...il_recipes.htm
#47
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It sounds as if you cannot get an adequate amount from taking capsules. See this article:
http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/coconutoilcapsule.htm
It's a bummer, because I too cannot just "eat" 4 T of coconut oil a day. (I tried a small amount on a spoon yesterday -- Barlean's, which is supposed to be good quality.) That's why I'm looking at the recipe link I posted. Looks like smoothies are a good way of getting in a tablespoon or two.
Hopefully people know it's important with coconut oil to start out with small amounts and work up gradually to the 4T -- at least for people like me, who can have a pretty severe reaction to a sudden major change in diet.
http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/coconutoilcapsule.htm
It's a bummer, because I too cannot just "eat" 4 T of coconut oil a day. (I tried a small amount on a spoon yesterday -- Barlean's, which is supposed to be good quality.) That's why I'm looking at the recipe link I posted. Looks like smoothies are a good way of getting in a tablespoon or two.
Hopefully people know it's important with coconut oil to start out with small amounts and work up gradually to the 4T -- at least for people like me, who can have a pretty severe reaction to a sudden major change in diet.
#48
You can make delicious coconut oil "kisses". I must add, (I stopped reading on page 2 so maybe this has been mentioned), Extra Virgin or Cold Pressed Organic Coconut Oil is best (Tropical Traditions or Global Goods have great prices) to use.
Take a cup of EVCO and mix in honey to taste (I whip mine in my KitchenAid with the whisk) I add a teaspoon or so of Vanilla or Almond extract and once it is whipped I make little dollops (that look like kisses) on parchment paper and put them in the freezer.
Once they are hard I keep them in a covered dish in the fridge. I pop one in my mouth whenever I feel like my blood sugar is low, it is a great BS stabilizer.
I wish I had known about coconut oil when my late FIL was diagnosed with alzheimer's. EVCO is an anti bacterial and anti fungal and has manyh, many health benefits.
Some folks use it in their coffee or tea instead of cream!
Take a cup of EVCO and mix in honey to taste (I whip mine in my KitchenAid with the whisk) I add a teaspoon or so of Vanilla or Almond extract and once it is whipped I make little dollops (that look like kisses) on parchment paper and put them in the freezer.
Once they are hard I keep them in a covered dish in the fridge. I pop one in my mouth whenever I feel like my blood sugar is low, it is a great BS stabilizer.
I wish I had known about coconut oil when my late FIL was diagnosed with alzheimer's. EVCO is an anti bacterial and anti fungal and has manyh, many health benefits.
Some folks use it in their coffee or tea instead of cream!
#49
I have been cooking with coconut oil for about 3 yrs now. I fry all fried food with it. I buy the Louann brand at wal mart. My daughter use to buy it in 50 lb can and so she bought me some. I use about 2 lb a month. It may be expensive, but it is worth it. the louAnn from walmart is $5.48 for 2 lb jar.
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