Newby0709

Because Alzheimer's is in my family I have volunteered in a couple of research projects. I know they have tested me; however, because it is research, the results of that testing is not available to me. I discussed with the Dr in charge of the research about taking the tests on my own. He discouraged it because if the gene is there it does not mean the person WILL for sure get the disease. On the other hand he said that some people with the disease DO NOT have the gene. His opinion was that the knowledge of the results of the testing might cause unnecessary worry in some individuals. Everyone must weigh the situation and make a decision they feel best for them. For me, I think I can take a lot of coconut oil for the cost of the testing.

jodyma

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.

sewmuch

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....

Suz

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!!!

pugmom

I use it to pop popcorn. This is so yummy and so much better for you than the microwave kind. So darned yummy!

romanojg

How about making trail mix with it? Any of you who can shop at the military stores the commisary also carries it. I think the main thing that is to get enough of it. We can cook with it but we have to watch and make sure that we are getting the right amount into our bodies to make it count. I'm so glad the quilting board isn't just about just quilting but so much more. Keep up the great work. Go quilters.

Prism99

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.

Patchesnposies

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!

pjnesler

Thanks for the memories Growing up my folks had the theatre in town, made LOTS of popcorn with Coconut oil from the 50 lb can. Some of the customers liked their popcorn with butter, others liked it with the melted coconut oil on it.

michellee

I bought it at ACME grocery store....10.00 a jar....I haven't tried it yet...